The US amphibious transport dock ship USS Portland (LPD 27) has conducted a high-energy laser weapon system demonstration on December 14 while sailing in the
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EASA publishes U-space Acceptable Means of Compliance and Guidance Material proposals
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has published its proposal for Acceptable Means Compliance and Guidance Material (AMC & GM) to enable harmonised implementation
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Collision risk between drones in urban areas assessed in latest SESAR research paper released by DACUS
The DACUS SESAR research project has published a project paper to address: UAV Collision risk as part of U-space demand and capacity balancing. The DACUS
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A new European drone industry association, United Systems Europe, is launched
A new European drone industry association, United Systems Europe, has today been publicly launched. According to a statement: “In January 2021, taking the aforementioned into
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“Russian armed forces to receive upgraded Pantsyr-SIM counter-UAS systems” – TASS
Russia’s TASS new agency has reported the Pantsyr-S1M counter UAS/air defence system has received new hypersonic surface-to-air missiles that has boosted its striking range from
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HAPS flight test results show path to unlock stratospheric communications, says white paper
A white paper published by the High Altitude Platform Station (HAPS) Alliance looks at how members have been testing and improving HAPS vehicles and communication
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US Air Force awards Leidos USD82 million contract to provide counter unmanned aerial systems capability
The US Air Force has awarded Leidos a contract worth USD82 million to support the service’s counter-small unmanned aerial system (C-sUAS) efforts. The single-award, indefinite
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UK issues consolidated version of European rule 2019/947 relating to UAS operations
The UK Civil Aviation Administration (CAA) has published a consolidated version of the European Union Regulation 2019/947 relating to Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), including subsequent
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SESAR GOF research completes Christmas virtual trial, tests integration between partners
Members of the SESAR Gulf of Finland (GOF) 2.0 research project report successful completion of a test trial on 13-14 December in preparation for advanced
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Australian CAA invites comments on proposed amendments to UAS standards manual
The Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) has proposed amendments to CASR Part 101 and Manual of Standards (MOS) applicable to unmanned aircraft and rockets (PP
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