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MIT Research Team Develops Methods and Software for Optimal Paths in AUVs

A team of engineers at MIT, led by Pierre Lermusiaux has formulated a mathematical procedure, wherein path planning can be optimized for automated underwater vehicles (AUVs) for complex shorelines and in areas where strong shifting currents prevail.

12 Mar 2012

UAV Team at NCKU Launches Turbo-Jet Robot Aircraft, Sky Fortress-III

Led by Wei-Hsiang Lai, director of advanced propulsion and power system research center at National Cheng Kung University (NCKU), an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) design team has invented Sky Fortress-III, the first turbo-jet robot aircraft.

3 Mar 2012

World Surveillance Group Files U.S. Patent Application for Airship Design

World Surveillance Group, innovator of lighter-than-air ("LTA") unmanned aerial vehicles ("UAVs"), recently declared that a U.S. patent application has been filed by the company for an airship design and a mode of controlling the airship depending on its Argus One UAV.

2 Mar 2012

ADTI to Commence Development of Seek and Avoidance Technology for its UAVs

Advanced Defense Technologies (ADTI) has recently declared that it will carry out the development of the major ‘Seek and Avoid System’ technology for its advanced UAVs and drones.

1 Mar 2012

Two Important Milestones for Northrop Grumman BAMS UAS Program

Northrop Grumman has initiated flight tests for the premier multifunction active sensor (MFAS) radar to be delivered for the U.S. Navy's MQ-4C Broad Area Maritime Surveillance Unmanned Aircraft System (BAMS UAS).

29 Feb 2012

LONGBOW Launches Advanced UTA to the U.S. Army

The LONGBOW, resulting from the mutual partnership between Northrop Grumman and Lockheed Martin, has recently launched the first production Unmanned Aerial Systems Tactical Common Data Link Assembly (UTA) that was presented to the U.S. Army’s Apache Block III helicopter.

23 Feb 2012

Bluefin Robotics to Invest in Large Unmanned Submersible Vehicle

Bluefin Robotics, a part of Battelle will contribute to the production of next generation large submersible vehicle, following its partnership with The Columbia Group.

23 Feb 2012

Raytheon Selects Aurora for DARPA PCAS Program for Development of Unmanned Aircraft

Aurora Flight Sciences declared that it has been selected as a team member for the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Persistent Close Air Support (PCAS) program, by Raytheon.

18 Feb 2012

Liquid Robotics Named as One of the World's 50 Most Innovative Companies for 2012

Liquid Robotics is renowned for the development of first wave-powered Wave Glider marine robot, and also known for providing ocean data services. It has recently been recognized by Fast Company that distinguished Liquid Robotics as one of the World's 50 Most Innovative Companies of 2012.

From Liquid Robotics 17 Feb 2012

AeroVironment to Deliver its Switchblade Loitering Munition Systems to the U.S. Air Force

AeroVironment declared the receipt of a Switchblade loitering munition systems and services contract from the United States Air Force. The $4,167,777 worth upgrades to an existing contract entails operational switchblade systems, operator training and engineering services.

From AeroVironment, Inc. 17 Feb 2012