The Office of Naval Research (ONR) has successfully demonstrated swarming unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) as part of its Low-Cost UAV Swarming Technology (LOCUST) program.
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Thales to propose weaponized Watchkeeper UAS for Poland
Thales has proposed an armed version of the Watchkeeper UAS for the Polish Orlik competition.
Photo: Andrew Linnett/MOD [OGL], via Wikimedia Commons
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Iran deploys UAVs, midget submarines at Strait of Hormuz
Iran has quietly deployed unmanned aerial vehicles and midget submarines at its naval base in Bandar-e Jask.
By Aspahbod (Own work) [CC BY 3.0], via Wikimedia Commons
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MQ-9 hits maritime target for the first time
A MQ-9 Reaper has successfully hit a maritime target for the first time on Mar. 19. The test took place over the Gulf of Mexico during a joint service training exercise.
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X-47B to test mid-air refueling
The X-47B will test its ability to refuel in the air within the next few weeks. The U.S. Navy told Military.com that testing will take place at NAS Patuxent River.
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