Unmanned News & Articles

Leonardo’s UAS Completes Successful EUDAAS Demonstration

The European Detect and Avoid System (EUDAAS) demonstrator, integrated into Leonardo’s Falco Xplorer, has completed its final test flight at Trapani airport, Italy

Dec 03, 2024
Most Read Articles on DA in November

In November 2024, a number of significant developments were published on Defense Advancement, including in C-UAS, antennas, and tech for GPS-denied environments

Dec 02, 2024
Autonomous UAVs for Military & Defense Applications

Defense Advancement showcases ISS Aerospace's range of fully autonomous unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) designed for military and defense applications

Dec 02, 2024
UK Demonstrates First Autonomous Extra Large Submarine

The Herne XLAUV configured by BAE Systems will enable militaries to protect subsea infrastructure, aid anti-submarine warfare, and provide a vessel for covert surveillance missions

Nov 29, 2024
RapidFlight Demos Ability to Quickly Deploy UAV Meeting Autonomy Prime Specifications

RapidFlight successfully designed, manufactured, and deployed the SPX UAV to meet Autonomy Prime specifications in under 90 days, marking the first deliverable under its $10 million contract with the USAF

Nov 29, 2024
New Contested Logistics Drone Will Carry 500 Pound Cargo Over 200 Nautical Miles

Silent Arrow's CLS-200 (Contested Logistics System, 200 Nautical Miles) Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) will have an extended range, air droppable, and capable of taking off from the ground including from unimproved surfaces

Nov 26, 2024
Versatile UAV-Based Targets Launched

Alpha Unmanned Systems has launched Alpha Target Systems to deliver versatile UAV-based targets in response to growing demand for innovative military target systems

Nov 26, 2024
Collaboration to Boost Operational Agility, Precision, & Response Time

WingXpand is growing its library of AI algorithms to provide soldiers with automatic real-time threat identification, among other advancements in partnership with Raytheon

Nov 21, 2024
STOL Aircraft Makes First Flight From Ship to Land

GA-ASI’s Gray Eagle short takeoff and landing aircraft took off from a South Korean warship and landed at a ground base in a historic first flight for an aircraft of this type

Nov 20, 2024
Puma UAS Enhanced with Advanced Software for Contested Environments

AeroVironment unveils software updates for Puma 3 AE and Puma LE, which include assured PNT, visual navigation and radio security, to improve performance in GNSS-denied and contested environments

Nov 19, 2024
Production Expands for Rugged Power Generation & Management Solutions

UAV Propulsion Tech’s ePropelled provider has responded to the worldwide increase in demand for hybrid propulsion in military drones, expanding its production of the Hercules solution

Nov 19, 2024
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