Uncrewed

Uncrewed

Navy asks Boeing to build two more MQ-25 unmanned tanker aircraft in preparation for carrier deployment

April 2, 2024
The MQ-25 aerial refueling tanker is the U.S. Navy's first operational carrier-based unmanned aircraft and is designed to provide refueling capability.
Uncrewed

Navy asks for unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs) and sensor and signal-processing payloads for deep water

April 2, 2024
The NRL Acoustics Division wants to enhance their current fleet of UUVs to accommodate new payload requirements, as well as the purchase of new UUVs.
Commercial Aerospace

FAA seeks industry insights on facility inspections that use small UAS systems

April 1, 2024
These facilities include communication towers, ground-based navigational aids, site surveys, buildings, and roads. The agency says that inspections encompass LiDAR, thermal, photogramme...
Uncrewed

Army surveys industry for small unmanned aircraft with communications relay payloads to protect command posts

March 28, 2024
Army experts want collision avoidance for the UAV to remain clear of physical obstructions, objects, and weather conditions like wind gusts.
Test

Technologies to ruggedize electronics for hypersonic flight are ready today for aircraft and munitions

March 27, 2024
Thermal-management techniques that can keep components from exceeding their temperature-design parameters have been developed and deployed.