presented by
SOF needs multi-mission quadcopters for the contested battlespace

SOF needs multi-mission quadcopters for the contested battlespace
SOF needs multi-mission quadcopters for the contested battlespace

With China the primary source of quadcopters, the U.S. can counter with a superior domestic supply chain.

presented by
GA-ASI’s MQ-9B: The right UAV for persistence, power, and performance

GA-ASI’s MQ-9B: The right UAV for persistence, power, and performance
GA-ASI’s MQ-9B: The right UAV for persistence, power, and performance

When assessing the state of the art of unmanned aerial systems, it’s critical to be very clear about what various aircraft can and can’t do – and could never do.

After deadly drone attack in Jordan, US Central Command reassessing air defense needs

After deadly drone attack in Jordan, US Central Command reassessing air defense needs
After deadly drone attack in Jordan, US Central Command reassessing air defense needs

“What was different about this attack is where it landed: It did impact… where living quarters are,” said Pentagon spokeswoman Sabrina Singh, a day after three soldiers were killed in an attack.

presented by
Airborne EW: Dominating the spectrum to win battles

Airborne EW: Dominating the spectrum to win battles
Airborne EW: Dominating the spectrum to win battles

It takes a layered defense plan to be survivable, which means jammers to disable, deceive, and disrupt, along with onboard self-protect and off-board decoys.

No contracts yet: UK’s plan for thousands of drones for Ukraine in ‘very early stages’

No contracts yet: UK’s plan for thousands of drones for Ukraine in ‘very early stages’
No contracts yet: UK’s plan for thousands of drones for Ukraine in ‘very early stages’

Despite the UK MoD not signing off on any orders for the latest drone package, aircraft likely to be under consideration are smaller size systems, particularly soldier portable or “over the hill” drones similar to Teledyne FLIR Black Hornets, one analyst said.

Spain signs $500M-plus deal for SIRTAP drones from Airbus

Spain signs $500M-plus deal for SIRTAP drones from Airbus
Spain signs $500M-plus deal for SIRTAP drones from Airbus

The Spanish Ministry of Defence said the aircraft will enter service in 2026 — an aggressive timeline considering Airbus only plans to have a prototype in the air by 2025.

Army gets its hands on new high-power microwave prototype from Epirus

Army gets its hands on new high-power microwave prototype from Epirus
Army gets its hands on new high-power microwave prototype from Epirus

“The IFPC-HPM platoon will undergo capabilities and limitations testing by the Army to develop tactics, techniques and procedures for how the capability will be used in theater as part of a layered defense posture for the counter-UAS mission,” an Epirus spokesman told Breaking Defense.

presented by
STRIX hybrid VTOL Uncrewed Air System

STRIX hybrid VTOL Uncrewed Air System
STRIX hybrid VTOL Uncrewed Air System

A hybrid, tandem wing, multi-domain and multi-role UAS capability, STRIX could be used for a variety of missions including air to ground strike against hostile targets and persistent intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR).

presented by
“Fool Around & Find Out” – Holistic Situational Awareness & Decision-Making

“Fool Around & Find Out” – Holistic Situational Awareness & Decision-Making
“Fool Around & Find Out” – Holistic Situational Awareness & Decision-Making

Part 2 of a narrative series illustrating how Elbit America’s USA-manufactured products enable customers to successfully accomplish their most demanding missions.

presented by
Threats from all sides: Middle East nations counter with advanced technology

Threats from all sides: Middle East nations counter with advanced technology
Threats from all sides: Middle East nations counter with advanced technology

UAE companies like NIMR, EARTH, EDGE, and Abu Dhabi Ship Building work with Leonardo DRS to address Middle East threat scenarios.

presented by
Accelerating advantage: The autonomous concepts aiming to drive superiority for tomorrow’s warfighter

Accelerating advantage: The autonomous concepts aiming to drive superiority for tomorrow’s warfighter
Accelerating advantage: The autonomous concepts aiming to drive superiority for tomorrow’s warfighter

As the battlefield of tomorrow becomes increasingly complex, BAE Systems’ work in developing early lifecycle Uncrewed Aerial Systems capability could play a key role in maintaining critical advantage.

presented by
The Army National Guard Needs Gray Eagle

The Army National Guard Needs Gray Eagle
The Army National Guard Needs Gray Eagle

Army National Guard units are an essential part of the Total Force. They need the same equipment, too.

presented by
UK Protector leads MQ-9B development in Europe

UK Protector leads MQ-9B development in Europe
UK Protector leads MQ-9B development in Europe

The Royal Air Force is set to become the world’s first operational user of the MQ-9B SkyGuardian, the world’s most advanced medium-altitude, long-endurance RPAS.

The UK killed its Project Mosquito drone program, but a follow-on could come soon

The UK killed its Project Mosquito drone program, but a follow-on could come soon
The UK killed its Project Mosquito drone program, but a follow-on could come soon

Mosquito had been scheduled to fly by the end of 2023, supported by a consortium of US firms Northrop Grumman and Spirit AeroSystems, along with UK company Callen-Lenz.