Digital Battlespace

IMT unveils ultra compact transmitter, receiver solutions

10th June 2011

Integrated Microwave Technologies, LLC (IMT), a Business Unit within the Vitec Group's Videocom Division, and a leader in advanced digital microwave systems for MAG (Military, …

Digital Battlespace

Harris, Cubic bringing tactical video to battlefield

9th June 2011

Harris Corporation, an international communications and information technology company, and Cubic Corporation, a global leader in defense electronics and data links, have conducted a series …

Uncrewed Vehicles

Ricardo, NW UAV, XRDi form UAV heavy-fuel engine alliance

1st June 2011

Ricardo, Inc., the US subsidiary of Ricardo plc, the leading independent provider of technology, product innovations and engineering solutions, today announced the formation of a …

Uncrewed Vehicles

TMD unveils microwave power modules for UAV datalinks

1st June 2011

TMD Technologies has introduced two new microwave power modules (MPMs) designed specifically for use with military datalinks on unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). Developed from the …

Uncrewed Vehicles

EW 2011: UAVs to enter the EW business

27th May 2011

NATO is making moves to adapt coalition UAVs for electronic warfare (EW) roles in Afghanistan, taking advantage of the heavy use of unmanned assets in …

Uncrewed Vehicles

MicroPilot rolls out MP2128g2

25th May 2011

MicroPilot, leader in autopilot solutions for miniature unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), this week introduces the MP2128g2 and MP2128HELI2 MicroPilot’s newest, more enhanced versions of its …

Digital Battlespace

Power Technology announces new Green Laser Diode

23rd May 2011

Power Technology, Inc. (PTI), a leader in the Photonics Industry for over 40 years and an ITAR registered manufacturer, announced today that it is offering …

Defence Notes

IMDEX 2011: Australia highlights South-East Asian strategy

20th May 2011

The Australian Defence Materiel Organisation (DMO) is looking to extend its influence in South-East Asia with negotiations ongoing for sizeable armoured vehicle and UAV contracts …

Uncrewed Vehicles

IMDEX 2011: STE extends UAV family

19th May 2011

Singapore Technologies Engineering (STE) has unveiled the latest product in its family of unmanned systems with designs for a fuel cell powered Mini-UAV. Speaking to …

Uncrewed Vehicles

IMDEX 2011: Singapore proves vigilant in USV strategy

18th May 2011

The Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) will receive an undisclosed number of Zyvex Technologies' Vigilant USVs ahead of a proposed year-long evaluation, company officials have …

Uncrewed Vehicles

AME UAS unveils new SharkFin mission planning software

17th May 2011

AME Unmanned Air Systems (AME UAS), a ChandlerMay company, announces the release of SharkFin Basic UAS mission planning software. SharkFin Basic is a STANAG 4586 …

Uncrewed Vehicles

Cubewano perfects heavy fuel engine

17th May 2011

British engine maker Cubewano has created the world's lightest and most powerful engine to run on heavy fuel, providing over one horsepower per pound, as …

Uncrewed Vehicles

CybAero, Astrium sign Letter of Intent for ATOL

16th May 2011

UAV manufacturer CybAero AB and Astrium Satellites, part of the aerospace group EADS, have launched a partnership in the field of precise near-field navigation for …

Uncrewed Vehicles

IDEF 2011: Bayraktar tactical UAV nears production

13th May 2011

Among the various indigenously-designed UAVs on display at the IDEF exhibition in Istanbul from 10 to 13 May was the Bayraktar tactical UAV, which company …

Uncrewed Vehicles

Kratos wins $1.1m contract for UAV C2 transponders

13th May 2011

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, a leading National Security Solutions provider, announced today that its Micro Systems, Inc. subsidiary of Fort Walton Beach, Florida has …

Military UAS - mini

Mini UAV (Bulgaria)

Programme Background The Bulgarian Army wants to procure UAVs to enhance the organic tactical ISR capabilities of its ground forces. According to Bulgarian media, a ...

Military UAS - tactical

Mi2 Challenge (USN)

Programme Background Requirements The USN wants a UAV to be flown in austere environments without dedicated launch or recovery equipment; since it would be launched ...

Military UAS - small

Small UAV (Bulgaria)

Programme Background The Bulgarian Army wants to procure UAVs to enhance the organic tactical ISR capabilities of its ground forces. According to Bulgarian media, a ...

Military UAS - micro, Military UAS - rotary-wing

Parrot Anafi (Singapore)

Programme Background On 7 February 2022, the Singapore Army posted photographs on Facebook that showed the Anafi UAV used as training devices in a five-day ...

Military UAS - micro, Military UAS - rotary-wing

Render Safe Sets, Kits & Outfits (RS SKO) - UAV (US)

Programme Background Definition The RS SKO provides capabilities needed for Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) teams to render safe US and foreign ordnance and improvised explosive ...

Military UAS - fixed-wing

Family of UAVs [Bangladesh]

Programme Background RfP The Bangladesh Army released a 106-page tender document to gather information about different platforms that would enable the force to "standardise" its UAV ...

Military UAS - small

Penguin C (Latvia)

Programme Background In 2018, the Latvian MoD signed an agreement with Latvian companies UAV Factory and Atlas Aerospace to procure UAVs for the LNAF. Under ...

Military UAS - fixed-wing

Fixed-Wing VTOL UAV (Malaysia)

Programme Background Tender Issued As reported by Shephard, on 18 June 2021, Malaysia issued a tender for fixed-wing hybrid VTOL UAVs.  Requirement The tender stated that Malaysia required ...

Military UAS - rotary-wing, Military UAS - tactical

UAV Tactical Level [Norway]

Programme Background Request for Information (RfI) In September 2022, the Norwegian Defence Material Agency (NDMA) launched a request for information in preparation for a possible ...

Military UAS - small

Small UAV (Colombia)

Programme Background Many of the Colombian military's UAVs are operated by the Colombian Air Force, but the Colombian Army has also employed several different types ...

Military UAS - rotary-wing, Military UAS - tactical

Corvette UAVs [Angola]

Programme Background In February 2023, at NAVDEX 2023, Shephard reported the Abu Dhabi Ship Building (ADSB), part of the EDGE Group, had signed a €1 billion ($1.06 ...

Military UAS - rotary-wing, Military UAS - small

Small VTOL UAV (Denmark)

Programme Background 2020 Tender In January 2018, Denmark's three main political parties signed the Danish Defence Agreement, a cross-party defence white paper covering the period ...

Military UAS - rotary-wing, Military UAS - tactical

Heavy Lift VTOL (HVTOL) (Forecast) [US Army]

Programme Background USMC In September 2021, Kaman unveiled its Kargo UAV, which had been specifically designed to meet the requirements of the Joint Tactical Autonomous ...

Military UAS - tactical

VTOL UAV (ROKA)

Programme Background All branches of the Republic of Korea Armed Forces are placing a large emphasis on the procurement of unmanned systems to improve ISR ...

Military UAS - tactical

Skeldar V-200 Dutch Navy

Programme Background The Dutch Ministry of Defence issued a notice seeking information regarding the potential acquisition of a vertical takeoff and landing unmanned aerial vehicle ...

Military UAS - rotary-wing, Military UAS - small

VTOL UAV

The Defence Technology Institute launched the VTOL UAV R&D; project in cooperation with the Naval Research and Development Office, Royal Thai Navy and private sector ...

Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - tactical

MCOM UAV

The Mundo Compuesto (MCOM) UAV is a fixed-wing UAV designed to provide surveillance during both day and night for military and security force users. It uses ...

Universal UAV

Universal UAV is designed for multiple missions in the field of surveillance and reconnaissance, monitoring forest fires or fisheries. It consists of a carbon-fibre composite ...

UAS: Integrated systems - uncrewed

UAV TRS

Celestia’s UAV Tactical Recovery System (TRS) assures controlled and safe landing of a UAV at a pre-designated GPS location. It can be deployed on command ...

Air: UAV simulators

UAV Simulators

Elbit Systems has developed simulation systems to train personnel in UAV operation, from generic UAV training for initial screening procedures up to full mission, high-fidelity ...

Air: UAV simulators

UAV Training

Resource UAS offers a range of UAV training, from foundation courses to live flying on a range of aircraft. Each can be tailored to suit ...

Military UAS - rotary-wing, Military UAS - small

QTP-UAV

The Quad Tilt Prop UAV (QTP-UAV) is an electric platform that is designed to provide VTOL capability with high-speed horizontal flight. 

Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - small

E-UAV

In October 2021, the Jordan Design and Development Bureau (JODDB) unveiled the E-UAV at the Artificial Intelligence Defense Technology and Cyber Security Exhibition and Conference (AIDTSEC). The UAV is ...

Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - MALE

Berkut UAV

In February 2022, Aerovehicles presented the Berkut MOBPY UAV at the Silvio Pettirossi Air Base of the Paraguayan Air Force. The UAV has been designed ...

Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - tactical

Tactical UAV

Unveiled at DSA 2022, the Deftech Tactical UAV is an indigenously developed platform based on the Aldura Mk1. The platform is aimed at the Royal Malaysian ...

Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - MALE

MALE UAV

As its name suggests, the MALE UAV is a male-class drone. It has been developed by Indo-Pacific Communication & Defence (IPCD) and certified by the Ministry of ...

Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - mini

Tactical UAV

The Tactical UAV is a mini hand-launched UAV designed by Indo-Pacific Communications & Defence (IPCD).  It features an ISR payload due to its purpose as a ...

Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - MALE

Multirole UAV

North Korea unveiled two drones at the Weapons and Equipment Exhibition 2023 in Pyongyang on 2 August 2023. One drone closely resembled General Atomics' (GA-ASI) MQ-9 Reaper, and, ...

Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - MALE

Reconnaissance UAV

North Korea unveiled two drones at the Weapons and Equipment Exhibition 2023 in Pyongyang on 2 August 2023. One drone closely resembled General Atomics' (GA-ASI) ...

Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - small

Futura UCAV-UAV

The Futura UCAV-UAV is a tactical surveillance and target acquisition UAV that can also act as a UCAV platform. The gas turbine-powered aircraft is ready ...