UAS and Robotics


Intel-in-a-suitcase system helps boost situational awareness

Taking advantage of emerging communications technologies and platforms, L-3 Communications keeps adding new capabilities to its VideoScout "intel-in-a-suitcase" system.

Northrop to upgrade software for Navy's Fire Scout UAV

The Navy has awarded Northrop Grumman a one-year, $28 million contract to provide software development support for the Navy's MQ-8B Fire Scout unmanned aerial vehicle.

Mine-seeking drone sub tested in Persian Gulf exercise

The U.S. Navy's 5th Fleet based in Bahrain has tested a prototype of an unmanned underwater vehicle designed to detect mines in the course of a multinational naval exercise in the Persian Gulf.

Yemen to get 4 RQ-11 Raven UAVs for counter-terrorism fight

Officials in Yemen are awaiting a shipment of four AeroVironment RQ-11 Raven tactical unmanned aerial vehicles to use in the country's counter-terrorism efforts.

Intel community must find more efficient ways to process data, says ISR chief

The entire intelligence community needs to find more efficient methods to process ISR data into decision-making information for joint warfighters, says Lt. Gen. Larry James.

Pack mule robot would haul gear in rough terrain

A robotic four-legged robot that resembles a pack mule is being developed by Boston Dynamics for possible use by U.S. troops in terrain unsuitable for vehicles.

Navy, Marines train on tactical UAS with its own launcher

The Navy successfully completed a launch of its newest small tactical unmanned aircraft system (STUAS) on Sept. 10 at Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake without using a runway.

Israel's Heron TP drone returns to the skies

The Israeli air force has put its Heron TP back in service following an extended grounding of the fleet.

ITT Exelis hits milestone in delivery of anti-jam GPS antennas

ITT Exelis has delivered 500 anti-jam Global Positioning System (GPS) antennas to U.S. and allied military forces.

DOD selects 66 nations to buy US drones in effort to step up exports

A senior Defense Department official said Sept. 5 that 66 countries would be able to buy U.S.-built unmanned aerial vehices under new DOD guidelines.

General Atomics at work on MQ-9 upgrade with expanded capabilities

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems is testing a new version of the MQ-9 unmanned aerial vehicle that would offer the U.S. military a number of improvements over the Block 1 version in production for nearly a decade.

Australia to build major maritime drone fleet

The Australian Defence Force is pushing forward with plans to purchase seven large maritime surveillance unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) at a cost of nearly $3 billion.

Webcast

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    It can be nearly impossible to build annual budgets that consider forecasted project and program work plans along with detailed cost data, particularly when attempting to reconcile actual and projected program costs with actual schedule performance. In this webcast, a defense IT program manager will share best practices and hard-won lessons aligning critical data on project performance, cost systems and schedules for truly big picture program management insight. Read more