Marine Corps Unmanned Systems
The U.S. Marine Corps has at least a century-long history of adopting, adapting, and even being the sole initial advocate …
Unmanned Systems
The Army Takes Another Look at VTOL UAS
Given the rapidly expanding tactical capabilities of unmanned aircraft systems, few observers would question the U.S. Army’s tightening embrace of …
Interview with Frank W. Pace, President, Aircraft Systems Group, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc.
Frank W. Pace is president, Aircraft Systems Group (ASG), General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI). His group manufactures, supports, and …
UAV Roundup
An armed, pilotless aircraft designed to defend the United States may seem a 21st century description of unmanned aerial vehicles …
No Army Requirement to Weaponize Shadow…Right Now [AUSA 2011]
One of the activities under way in the U.S. unmanned aerial system (UAS) fleet involves the development of a weapon-carrying …
U.S. Army Manned Unmanned Systems Integration Capability (MUSIC) Demonstration
MQ-IC Gray Eagle Dugway Proving Ground, Utah September 15, 2011…
Petite Cyber Drone Packs Punch
Two experienced network security experts are startling the U.S. cyberspace community. Functioning as airborne hackers, they are clearly demonstrating penetration …
MUSIC 2011 Spotlights New Army UAS Capabilities
The United States Army is holding its first Manned Unmanned Systems Integration Capability (MUSIC) demonstration at Dugway Proving Ground, Utah.…
Global Hawks Planned to Replace U-2 in 2015
If all goes as planned, the Global Hawk remotely piloted aircraft (RPA) will replace the legendary U-2 “Dragon Lady” as …
Faircount Media Group Releases Defense Summer 2011 Edition
In the Summer 2011 Edition of Defense
Clarence A. Robinson interviews Rep. Duncan Hunter (R-Calif.) about the defense budget, his …