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Flexrotor is a small tactical unmanned aerial system designed for intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition and reconnaissance (ISTAR) missions at sea and over land. The Flexrotor, a modern Vertical Takeoff and Landing (VTOL) Unmanned Aircraft with a maximum launch weight of 25 kg, has been designed for ISTAR missions for more than 12-14 hours in a typical operational configuration. It can integrate different types of payloads including an electro-optical system and advanced sensors to suit customers’ unique mission needs. With the ability to autonomously launch and recover from either land or sea requiring only a 12 by 12 ft. area for launch and recovery, the Flexrotor is ideal for expeditionary missions requiring minimal footprint. #defence #defenceindustry #aircraft #evtols #unmannedaircraft #unmannedaerialsystems #surveillance #payload #defensetechnology #usa #airbus #airbushelicopters

𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙓-47𝘽 The X-47B is an unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) developed by Northrop Grumman. It is a tailless, blended-wing aircraft designed for semi-autonomous operations and in-flight refueling. The X-47B has been in development since 2001 and has successfully completed several flight tests. It is designed to carry out a variety of missions, including surveillance, reconnaissance and attack. It is equipped with a variety of sensors, including radar, electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) cameras, and a laser designator. The X-47B can also carry up to 2,700 pounds of weapons, including air-to-air missiles, air-to-surface missiles, and bombs. It has been used to demonstrate its ability to refuel in the air, a key capability for long-range missions. In 2013, the X-47B became the first drone to refuel mid-air from a Navy tanker. It is an important step forward in the development of UCAS. It is the first drone designed for semi-autonomous operations and has the potential to revolutionize the way wars are fought. Here are some of the key features of the X-47B: 📌 Tailless Combined Wing Body Design: This design provides the X-47B with excellent stealth and maneuverability.  📌Semi-autonomous operation: The X-47B can fly alone for long periods of time, but can also be controlled by human operators. 📌 Aerial Refueling: The X-47B can refuel in the air, allowing it to remain airborne for longer periods of time.  📌Variety of sensors and weapons: The X-47B is equipped with a variety of sensors and weapons, allowing it to carry out a variety of missions. Ultimately, it is a versatile and capable aircraft that has the potential to revolutionize the way wars are fought. It is a symbol of the future of warfare and its development is a testament to the ingenuity and innovation of the American aerospace industry.

The US Marines are trying to make their MQ-9 Reaper drones more difficult to detect by equipping them with a secretive high-tech pod that can counter enemy sensors, according to the service’s top officer as per a report by Defense Scoop. The report said that Marine Corps is acquiring MQ-9 long-endurance unmanned aerial systems to provide #intelligence, #surveillance and #reconnaissance capabilities and to serve as a secure #communications gateway and network bridge for the joint force. Officials envision the platforms exchanging data with satellites, other drones and aircraft, ships, expeditionary advanced bases, land maneuver forces, ground control stations and land-based sensors. “Some of the pods that go on our MQ-9s are classified ... There’s a type of pod that can mimic things that are sent to it that it detects, turn it around and send it back. So it becomes a hole, it becomes a black hole, it becomes mostly undetectable.” - Gen. Eric Smith said

#Yemen - USCENTCOM - 27 February Red Sea Update: On Feb. 27, between the hours of 9:50p.m. and 10:55 p.m. (Sanaa time), U.S. aircraft and a coalition warship shot down five Iranian-backed Houthi one-way attack (OWA) unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) in the Red Sea. CENTCOM forces identified these UAVs originating from Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen and determined they presented an imminent threat to merchant vessels and to the U.S. Navy and coalition ships in the region. These actions will protect freedom of navigation and make international waters safer and more secure for U.S. Navy and merchant vessels. https://lnkd.in/eqngpKxt

With Defense beacon be the first to know !! Last month, on March 19th, an intriguing event unfolded in Tel Aviv, Israel - "the Maritime Space Conference 2024". This event delved into various maritime facets, featuring presentations from esteemed Israeli defense industry leaders such as Elbit Systems, IAI - Israel Aerospace Industries and ELTA Systems Ltd. Among the notable presentations, Saar Koursh, leading Elbit Systems naval business unit, offered insights into current and future Unmanned Surface Vehicle (USV) trends. Particularly, Koursh highlighted the Naval warfare paradigm shift catalyzed by Ukraine's utilization of one-way attack Uncrewed Surface Vehicles (OWA USVs) against the Russian fleet. This pivotal event spurred Western navies to emulate this capability, leading to recent urgent operational requirements such as the Production Ready, Inexpensive Maritime Expeditionary (#PRIME) small Unmanned Surface Vehicle (sUSV) and Collaborative Intercept capability (with a range of 500 to 1000 nautical miles) issued by the US Defense Innovation Unit and the UK Royal Navy's PJ VANDAL program. The latter initiative aims to develop an integrated set of USVs capable of executing multi-axis attacks on vessels both at sea and alongside. Koursh forecasts a significant trend in the forthcoming years, wherein Western navies will undergo extensive unmanned vessel equipping programs across various categories. Elbit Systems, aligning with this trajectory, is actively developing its own capabilities in one-way attack Uncrewed Surface Vehicles, as hinted in the presentation. In the final slide that was presented (see slide below) an undisclosed unmanned vessel appeared, marking a departure from Elbit's known portfolio. The dimensions provided alongside suggest that the new USV is currently under development. Additional information regarding Elbit Systems recent development activity in Uncrewed Surface Vehicles (USVs) was provided by Defense News on February 1, 2024. According to the report, Elbit Systems has announced that it is actively working on enhancements for its Seagull USV, particularly in response to escalating tensions in the Red Sea. “We are primarily focused on making it bigger up to 17-18 meters (currently 12 meter) more flexible, and increasing its endurance at sea from six to 10 days,” Want to be updated about the latest trends in military naval technology and to keep up with your competitors new products ? ⛴️ visit our website and drop us a message to stay in the loop! 🚀 #Navy, #Uncrewed, #Surface, #attack, #USV, #sUSV, #VANDAL, #OWA, #Seagull

Here are a few key points about the MQ-4C Triton mission over the Black Sea: - The US Navy deployed a Northrop Grumman MQ-4C Triton #UAV (reg. 169659, callsign BLACKCAT6) from the #Sigonella, #Italy airbase on Sicily for a #reconnaissance flight over the #BlackSea on June 15, 2024. - The Triton departed Sigonella at 2:44 AM CEST and flew over the Ionian Sea, Greece, and Bulgaria before entering the Black Sea airspace. - Flying at an altitude of 53,000 feet and ground speed of 266 knots, the high-altitude long-endurance UAV is able to monitor large regions and gather intelligence over the strategically important Black Sea. - The drone's flight path shows it conducted a thorough surveillance sweep of the area. The Black Sea region is geopolitically significant given ongoing tensions between #Russia and #Ukraine and their military activities there. - Seeing a U.S. Navy Triton over the Black Sea is unusual, as the Navy focuses its drone missions more on the Mediterranean while the Air Force covers the Black Sea, although NATO, USAF, and USN all operate UAVs from the same base. - The Triton's advanced capabilities allow it to capture detailed imagery and electronic signals intelligence across a wide area, providing valuable data to the U.S. Navy and allies. The deployment demonstrates the U.S. military's ongoing strategic interest in closely monitoring developments in the Black Sea region through advanced unmanned aerial reconnaissance assets like the MQ-4C Triton.

Some missions wait for no one. That's where Raybird steps up! The whole unmanned aerial system – ground control station, antenna, launcher, the aircraft itself – is ready and deploys in under 25 minutes without any additional tools. Getting eyes in the sky fast means you can gather intel and assess situations rapidly. This is especially valuable in a military domain where every minute saved has the potential to save lives.

Thales sonar chosen by Naval Group for extra-large unmanned underwater vehicle (XL-UUV) demonstrator 🌊 discover how this hull-mounted sonar technology integrated on a XL-UUV is set to revolutionize underwater defense > > https://hubs.la/Q02GJfNX0 The Thales passive omnidirectional hull-mounted sonar will be tested on the ocean drone demonstrator developed by Naval Group for the unmanned combat underwater vehicle (UCUV) programme. Marc Delorme, Thales lead for the Unmanned Combat Underwater Vehicle (UCUV) project, said; “The passive omnidirectional hull-mounted sonar developed by Thales is a key component of the unmanned underwater vehicle’s acoustic detection system. Its autonomous detection, classification and location capabilities will rely on high-performance signal processing, data analytics and artificial intelligence functionalities.” Thales NAVAL GROUP #sonar #uuv #maritime #marine #unmanned

At Eurosatory 2024, Edge Autonomy and Safran Electronics & Defense unveiled Lanner, a new configuration of the Penguin Vertical Takeoff and Landing (VTOL) Uncrewed Aircraft System (UAS). The Lanner configuration is based on the field-proven Penguin UAS platform and has been specifically modified to meet the requirements of the SDTL (Light Tactical Drone System) program for the French armed forces. In this configuration, the Penguin drone can address multiple missions through a simultaneous dual payload capability, including Electro-Optical/Infra-Red systems, electronic warfare (detection of radio signals or jamming for example), radar, and ammunitions. It can thus carry out land and maritime intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance missions. Developed and produced in Europe, the Lanner configuration establishes Safran Electronics & Defense and Edge Autonomy as a European leader in tactical UAVs. References: ------------ 1. https://lnkd.in/drfCwwAm 2. https://lnkd.in/dVMMSXuE 3. https://lnkd.in/gmYBSn7w . . . #Eurosatory2024 #EdgeAutonomy #SafranElectronics #Lanner #PenguinUAS #VTOL #UncrewedAircraftSystem #EdgeAutonomyLanner #FutureOfAviation #InnovationInDefense

- The Air Force is starting a program called Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA). - This pairs unmanned drones with manned planes for missions. - David Alexander from General Atomics says this is a big change for the military. - Drones were used for surveillance and strikes before, but now they're central to missions. - Drones like MQ-1 Gray Eagle and MQ-9 Reaper could do air combat but were mostly used for ground attacks. - Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall is pushing for more uncrewed programs. - General Atomics is one of five companies working on the CCA program. - They're making drones that can fly long distances and also take off from temporary bases. - They're also developing smaller drones for swarm operations. - These drones could be important in conflicts like the one in Ukraine. - The Navy is also using drones for surveillance at sea, like the MQ-9B Sea Guardian. - Watch more about this on YouTube: https://lnkd.in/g73NPxpt #WingedMonkeys