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Bingen, Washington - Airbus has finalized its acquisition of U.S.-based Aerovel aircraft and its unmanned aerial system (UAS), Flexrotor, as part of its strategic expansion in the field of tactical unmanned solutions. The Flexrotor UAS is a small tactical unmanned aircraft designed for intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition, and reconnaissance (ISTAR) missions, both at sea and over land. The acquisition comes at a time when many armed forces and public agencies worldwide are exploring the use of unmanned aerial systems to enhance their intelligence and surveillance capabilities. The Flexrotor, known for its vertical takeoff and landing capabilities, aligns with Airbus's strategy to broaden its UAS offerings. Together with the VSR700, Airbus aims to further develop manned-unmanned teaming to provide customers with enhanced mission capabilities for monitoring and safeguarding communities and critical infrastructure, while also preserving essential assets such as helicopters. Read story here https://lnkd.in/ghTKweiZ #drone #drones #uav #uas #unmanned #defense #military #tactical #airbus #isr #surveillance #reconnaissance

It will be interesting to see how Ireland deals with Drone controls and whether the ywill influence what the CAA does in the coming period

It is amazing that we have the capability to use UAS systems in highly hostile and hazardous environments. This gives us the ability to gather information without risking human lives. Aircraft like the MQ-9 are revolutionizing the battlefield and paving the way for new strategic operations. With additions like the Scalable Open Architecture Reconnaissance (SOAR) pod, these aircraft can detect and identify radar signals from long distances. This capability allows for effective stand-off surveillance, enabling the aircraft to gather intelligence without being shot down. Companies like General Atomics Aeronautical Systems are creating some of the most effective tools on the battlefield, and I am excited to see what the future holds for unmanned aviation.

The Marine Corps' Assistant Commandant, Gen. Christopher Mahoney, anticipates a significant year for aerial drone and maritime platform testing to address logistical challenges in the Pacific. This includes trials with medium and large tactical autonomous drones for resupply, experiments with autonomous maritime drones, and the development of a shore-to-shore logistics connector. Additionally, the Corps aims to use multiple unmanned systems for Force Design 2030, enhancing the ability to deliver supplies across vast distances. These efforts, part of Project Convergence, seek to integrate innovative capabilities like the autonomous low-profile vessel inspired by narco-submarines. The approach emphasizes a multi-modal logistics strategy for the Pacific region. #MarineCorps #LogisticsInnovation #DroneTesting #PacificOperations #sandiego #unitedstatesofamerica #OmicronVis

The Marine Corps' Assistant Commandant, Gen. Christopher Mahoney, anticipates a significant year for aerial drone and maritime platform testing to address logistical challenges in the Pacific. This includes trials with medium and large tactical autonomous drones for resupply, experiments with autonomous maritime drones, and the development of a shore-to-shore logistics connector. Additionally, the Corps aims to use multiple unmanned systems for Force Design 2030, enhancing the ability to deliver supplies across vast distances. These efforts, part of Project Convergence, seek to integrate innovative capabilities like the autonomous low-profile vessel inspired by narco-submarines. The approach emphasizes a multi-modal logistics strategy for the Pacific region. #MarineCorps #LogisticsInnovation #DroneTesting #PacificOperations #sandiego #unitedstatesofamerica #OmicronVis

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The Department of Defense (DoD) employs drones for various crucial tasks, leveraging their capabilities for surveillance and reconnaissance missions. These unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) play a vital role in intelligence gathering, providing real-time data on enemy movements, terrain, and potential threats, thereby enhancing situational awareness for military commanders. Additionally, drones are utilized for targeted airstrikes, enabling precision strikes against high-value targets while minimizing collateral damage. This capability allows for swift and effective responses to emerging threats, enhancing the DoD's ability to conduct counterterrorism operations with reduced risk to personnel. In today's world, where asymmetric warfare and non-state actors pose significant challenges, drones offer a strategic advantage by providing cost-effective, scalable solutions for surveillance and precision strikes. Their ability to operate in hostile environments and gather actionable intelligence in real-time is invaluable, allowing military forces to adapt quickly to evolving threats and maintain a strategic edge on the battlefield. #drones #galliumsolutions #DOD

Did you know you can simulate operating unmanned aerial systems and perfect your missions?                       In critical missions, practice makes perfect. Steadicopter Ltd. introduces the advanced mission trainer (simulator), an innovative training tool providing a realistic experience for individual and collective training within a simulated environment. The increasing adoption of UAVs in military & defense fuel the need for advanced simulators for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) missions & operations with a global CAGR of 17% growth in the near future. Steadicopter’s simulator covers all operational missions and phases, offering practical training scenarios for both normal and emergency/malfunction situations. You can conduct real mission rehearsals and debriefings, benefit from joint distributed training capabilities, and have full instructor control over scenario details. Experience realistic weather and battlefield effects to enhance your proficiency in operating the Steadicopter advanced rotary unmanned aerial vehicles (RUAV). Itai Toren Noam Lidor Eliran Fadida Simlat UAS Training & Simulation #ruav #UAV #vtol  #unmanned #unmannedsystems #simulator #traninig

A groundbreaking advancement in UAV technology has been achieved with the successful demonstration of the POTION software in the Arctic Circle. Developed through a nine-year collaboration between the Naval Postgraduate School and the Naval Research Laboratory, POTION significantly enhances the efficiency and range of unmanned aerial vehicles. This milestone has immense implications for both military and commercial UAV applications. Key Points: 1️⃣ Efficiency Breakthrough: POTION software dramatically increases UAV endurance and range. 2️⃣ Collaborative Innovation: Represents a significant achievement from a long-term collaboration between major research institutions. 3️⃣ Broad Applications: Opens new possibilities for UAV usage in various sectors, including defense and commercial industries. This development is a game-changer for the future of UAV operations, showcasing the potential of innovative software to revolutionize drone capabilities. 🔔 Follow Miguel Ladrón de Cegama Gimeno to stay up to date with #Drones and #AI 🤖 https://lnkd.in/dpFZRuvi

Japan’s defense establishment is well aware of how drones are transforming warfare, which is why Tokyo is envisaging a growing role for unmanned systems in the SDF, especially in the air and maritime domains, as the country faces an increasingly tense regional security environment. Many of the SDF’s drone plans were outlined in the Defense Buildup Program released in late 2022. They include procuring long-range UAVs and ship-borne assets that can conduct “seamless intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance (ISR) and targeting” as well as considering the use of transportation drones to supply remote bases and widely dispersed units. The SDF also aims to eventually adopt "loyal wingman-type” UAVs that can operate together with Japan’s next-generation fighter aircraft expected by 2035. Moreover, the force wants to integrate multipurpose, attack and miniature UAVs, particularly as the Ground Self-Defense Force gradually retires its AH-1S anti-tank helicopters, AH-64D combat helicopters and OH-1 observation helicopters over the coming decade.