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Dassault Aviation kicks off Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle Program for future Rafale F5 Standard

Posted on October 9, 2024October 9, 2024 by alert5

Dassault Aviation has announced the launch of a new unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) programme as part of the future Rafale F5 standard. The announcement was made by Sébastien Lecornu, French Minister of the Armed Forces and Veterans Affairs, on Oct. 8 during a ceremony at the Saint-Dizier air base to mark the 60th anniversary of the French Strategic Air Forces (FAS). The event also marked the 90th anniversary of the French Air and Space Force.

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700X Naval Air Squadron celebrates five years of success

Posted on October 9, 2024 by alert5

The Royal Navy’s 700X Naval Air Squadron, a specialist unit dedicated to operating uncrewed aerial systems, is celebrating its fifth anniversary. The squadron, based at RNAS Culdrose, has played a pivotal role in advancing the Royal Navy’s drone capabilities since its establishment. The squadron’s creation was inspired by Admiral Sir Tony Radakin, the then-First Sea Lord, who envisioned drones operating alongside traditional naval aircraft like helicopters and jets.

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Triton UAS achieves global presence with third orbit

Posted on October 6, 2024 by alert5

Spanning across continents, the U.S. Navy’s MQ-4C Triton unmanned aircraft system has reached a new milestone by establishing a third operational orbit, solidifying its global surveillance capabilities. The Triton, operated by Unmanned Patrol Squadron (VUP) 19 out of NAS Jacksonville, Florida, reached this accomplishment just over a year after its initial operational capability debut in August 2023.

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Pilotless pioneers: Tracing the roots of modern drone warfare

Posted on September 24, 2024September 24, 2024 by alert5

Mark Piesing’s “The Secret History of Drones” in the Fall 2024 issue of Air & Space Quarterly delivers a comprehensive chronology of unmanned aerial vehicle development. The article meticulously traces drone evolution from Nikola Tesla’s 1898 radio-controlled boat demonstration to contemporary military applications.

Gyrodyne QH-50 rotary-wing drone at the Smithsonian NASM”s Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center. Photo By Dane Penland

Boeing adapts carrier borne tanker for U.S. Air Force needs with MQ-25 land-based variant

Posted on September 17, 2024September 17, 2024 by alert5

Based on information reported by Aviation Week, Boeing has unveiled a new land-based variant of its MQ-25 autonomous tanker. The design, aimed at future U.S. Air Force refueling needs, expands on the U.S. Navy’s carrier-based Stingray model.

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