Hegseth calls for extensive reforms to Pentagon drone-buying practices
The memo directs the military services to create active duty formations by September, built for the sole purpose of scaling the use of drones across DOD.
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Pentagon trials drone-spotting air traffic suite at US bases worldwide
The Air Force Research Laboratory's CLUE system could help military and civil agencies better integrate drone operations into the airspace.
Honeywell-IAI Tapped for UAV Anti-Collision Project
A US-Israel technology foundation has selected a team from Honeywell and Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) to develop an anti-collision system aimed at allowing UAVs to operate in civilian airspace.
British Officials Trumpet Apache, P-8 Deals Amid Post-Brexit Fears
The UK government here used the opening of the Farnborough air show July 11 to signal that all is well in the British aerspace and defense sectors in the wake of the Brexit vote.
Storm Shuts Down Farnborough Day One
A burst of strong rain shut down the Farnborough International Airshow Monday afternoon.
TDA Armement Developing Laser-Guided Rocket for France
A Thales subsidiary will begin developing a laser-guided 68mm rocket for delivery to France for the Tiger attack helicopter.
DCNS, ThyssenKrupp To Face Off in Norwegian Submarines Bid
“We are once again in competition with TKMS of Germany, which needs this contract to ensure its survival,” DCNS Chairman Hervé Guillou said.
Thales, Elettronica To Launch Common Airborne Self-Defense Suite
Thales and Elettronica have pooled a wide range of their aircraft self-protection for use in one system, dubbed Cybele.
Airbus DS Prepares To Sign Contract for 2-Year Drone Study
Airbus Defence and Space expects to sign this month a contract for a two-year definition study for a European medium-altitude long-endurance drone.
Leonardo-Finmeccanica Discussing With UK Its Role in Apache Work
The head of Leonardo-Finmeccanica was guarded in his response Monday to the UK's decision to award new Apache work to Boeing.
Rolls-Royce Grabs $216M Contract for F-35B Lift Systems
Rolls-Royce nabbed a $216 million contract at Farnborough to provide 13 lift systems for the F-35B.
