by Nikos Chatzis | 29 Jul, 2021 | Geopolitics, UAVs
“…Following the lead of the U.S. Navy, the French Navy will soon begin testing a laser-based anti-drone system for point defense, which would give it a new option for keeping its maritime assets safe from low-cost, explosives-laden drones and small craft....
by Nikos Chatzis | 28 Jul, 2021 | Aviation Technology, Drones' Technology Management, UAVs, UnManned Aerial Vehicles, Γεωπολιτική, Τεχνολογία Αεροσκαφών
“…A UK industry team continues to make progress on the development of a lightweight affordable novel combat aircraft (LANCA) demonstrator for the UK Ministry of Defence. Team Mosquito, let by Spirit AeroSystems Belfast, was selected in January for the £30...
by Nikos Chatzis | 26 Jul, 2021 | Aviation Technology, Drones' Technology Management, engines, UAVs, UnManned Aerial Vehicles, Γεωπολιτική, ΣΜΗΕΑ
“…Romanian aircraft construction and repair company Aerostar and UK military joint-venture U-TacS have signed a memorandum for cooperation in the assembly of military drones in Bacau, the city mayor said. “If the partnership is successful, Aerostar will...
by Nikos Chatzis | 25 Jul, 2021 | Aviation Technology, Drones' Technology Management, Geopolitics, UAVs, UnManned Aerial Vehicles, ΣΜΗΕΑ
“…HM Coastguard plans to operate Schiebel’s CAMCOPTER S-100 Unmanned Air System (UAS) alongside its current search and rescue helicopter and fixed-wing surveillance aircraft in North Wales, UK this summer. The first operational drone flight will join HM...
by Nikos Chatzis | 24 Jul, 2021 | Aviation Technology, Geopolitics
“…The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has exercised the clause in its contract with General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc (GA-ASI) to manufacture and deliver 13 additional Protector RG Mk1 Remotely Piloted Air Systems (RPAS) that had previously been...