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National Defense
February 2010
Stew Magnuson
Army to Air Force: We Won't Give Up Our Surveillance Aircraft A second turf war over control of unmanned aerial vehicles is underway after sharp criticism from a senior Air Force general who said the Army is not efficiently deploying its fleet of medium-sized remotely piloted aircraft. mark for My Articles similar articles
National Defense
April 2010
Sandra I. Erwin
Army on a Fast Track to Build its Own High-Tech Air Force The Army soon will begin deploying larger quantities of remotely piloted high-tech surveillance aircraft. mark for My Articles similar articles
National Defense
March 2010
Austin Wright
Army Weighs Future of Unmanned Helicopters The Army's recent cancellation of the Fire Scout remotely piloted helicopter has left some wondering whether there is a future for unmanned vertical-takeoff-and-landing aircraft in the service. mark for My Articles similar articles
National Defense
May 2004
Roxana Tiron
Army Unmanned Air Vehicles Proliferate in the Battlefield The U.S. Army is committing increasing resources to developing sharply enhanced surveillance, communications and weapons for unmanned aerial vehicles. mark for My Articles similar articles
National Defense
June 2010
Austin Wright
Army Lays Out Ambitious Plans to Expand Unmanned Aircraft Fleet In coming decades, unmanned aerial vehicles will expand their role in warfare beyond intelligence gathering to become a vital component of attack, transport and resupply missions, said Army officials. mark for My Articles similar articles
National Defense
July 2012
Dan Parsons
Teaming Pilots With Drones Hampered By Technology The Army recently found that the most cost effective solution to replace its scout helicopters was a mix of traditional rotary wing platforms and unmanned aerial vehicles flying alongside to cover more ground in a single mission. mark for My Articles similar articles
National Defense
May 2011
Grace V. Jean
Army Special Forces Gear Up For Gray Eagle As the Army ramps up production of the Gray Eagle unmanned aircraft, officials at U.S. Army Special Operations Command are developing tactics and plans for operating two companies worth of vehicles slated to come online beginning in 2013. mark for My Articles similar articles
IEEE Spectrum
January 2011
David Schneider
Drone Aircraft: How the Drones Got Their Stingers Unmanned aerial vehicles come of age mark for My Articles similar articles
Military & Aerospace Electronics
July 2009
John Keller
A Detailed Look at the Pentagon's $5.4 Billion Plan in 2010 to Develop and Deploy U.S. military forces plan to spend nearly $5.4 billion next year on unmanned vehicle (UV) technology for air, ground, and maritime applications. mark for My Articles similar articles
Military & Aerospace Electronics
June 2005
J.R. Wilson
UAVs Poised to Take the Next Step Into Combat The future of continued U.S. air superiority will involve a large contingent of armed UAVs and a new generation of unmanned combat aerial vehicles (UCAVs), flying missions that manned attack aircraft previously flew, often in joint missions under the control of fighter-bomber pilots. mark for My Articles similar articles
National Defense
March 2010
Stew Magnuson
Future Remotely Piloted Aircraft Will Do More Than Surveillance Military leaders are beginning think about concepts for the third-generation UAVs. In the future, they will want the drones to do a lot more than peer down on adversaries. mark for My Articles similar articles
National Defense
February 2013
Dan Parsons
More Drones Become Helicopter Sidekicks Troops can't seem to get enough of the aerial reconnaissance gathered by manned and unmanned aircraft, which has proven invaluable to them in recent conflicts. mark for My Articles similar articles
National Defense
March 2011
Stew Magnuson
Army Takes Wait-and-See Approach for Unmanned Cargo Resupply Aircraft As the Marine Corps moves ahead with field tests of unmanned helicopters that can resupply remote bases in Afghanistan, the Army is taking a cautious approach to the concept. mark for My Articles similar articles
National Defense
July 2006
Sandra I. Erwin
Surveillance Drone Operators Find Ways to Outsmart Enemy A burgeoning fleet of unmanned aircraft is among the Army's key weapons against Iraq's insurgency. But the technology alone is not enough to gain an edge over this enemy, experts say. mark for My Articles similar articles
National Defense
January 2010
Sandra I. Erwin
Air Force to Army: There Are Better Ways to Deploy Surveillance Aircraft Dozens of robotic and piloted aircraft have been deployed to the war zones, but little information is garnered because they are employed inefficiently. mark for My Articles similar articles
National Defense
February 2011
Eric Beidel
Army Pilots: Flying Drones Tougher Than It Looks Unmanned aircraft operations can be dangerous, aviators contend. Bad weather, makeshift runways and close calls with friendly aircraft are among the hazards that put missions at risk. mark for My Articles similar articles
National Defense
February 2012
Stew Magnuson
Safety Concerns Still Blocking Unmanned Aerial Vehicles From National Airspace The Pentagon, along with the Department of Homeland Security and NASA, has been negotiating with the Federal Aviation Administration for years to allow unmanned aerial vehicles to gain regular access to the national airspace. mark for My Articles similar articles
National Defense
April 2010
Wright & Erwin
New Attitudes about UAVs Shape Army's Scout Helicopter Program The Army has tried unsuccessfully for decades to build a new scout helicopter to replace the aging Kiowa Warrior. After canceling two multibillion-dollar helicopter programs, the Army has decided that a conventional rotorcraft is no longer the answer. mark for My Articles similar articles
National Defense
July 2010
Austin Wright
Army's Unmanned Aviation Fleet Faces Technology Challenges To boost the capabilities of unmanned aircraft, the Army identified three key areas where improved technology is needed: interoperability, sense-and-avoid devices and sensors that measure equipment deterioration. mark for My Articles similar articles
National Defense
March 2014
Valerie Insinna
Battle Brewing Over Future Of Army Aviation Programs Army officials are considering the complete divestment of the OH-58 Kiowa Warrior and TH-67 training helicopter, announced Maj. Gen. Kevin Mangum, commanding general of the Aviation Center of Excellence and Fort Rucker. mark for My Articles similar articles
National Defense
April 2005
Frank Colucci
Army Developing Tactics for Armed Robotic Aircraft The topic of armed UAVs is gaining attention at the Defense Department. Examples: The Army's Hunter unmanned aerial vehicle is being outfitted with precision-guided weapons for duty in Iraq. And Boeing's unmanned Little Bird helicopter is being tested at Fort Eustis. mark for My Articles similar articles
National Defense
October 2010
Eric Beidel
Uncertainty, Challenges Mark Future For Military's Unpiloted Aircraft The use of unmanned aerial systems in Iraq and Afghanistan has shown that they are invaluable in uncontested airspace. But questions remain about how the current generation of U.S. drones would fair in unfriendly skies. mark for My Articles similar articles
National Defense
March 2010
Austin Wright
If You Can't Afford a UAV, Rent One The U.S. military hires contractors to operate certain unmanned aerial vehicles in combat zones. Federal agencies might one day do the same here in the United States. mark for My Articles similar articles
National Defense
September 2011
Grace V. Jean
Army Special Operations Command Wants Speedier Helicopters One of the biggest drawbacks of helicopters is that they are slow, which makes them vulnerable to enemy fire. mark for My Articles similar articles
National Defense
October 2010
Grace V. Jean
Unmanned Aircraft Training Battalion Gears Up for Gray Eagle As war commanders demand more unmanned aircraft systems to support ground units, the Army is preparing to accommodate a surge of trainees during the next few years. mark for My Articles similar articles
National Defense
February 2010
Grace V. Jean
Army's Shadow Unmanned Aircraft Receiving Upgrades For Longer Missions When the Shadow was originally conceived, it was meant to fly only a couple hours a week. In current combat operations, the drone is supporting soldiers around-the-clock. mark for My Articles similar articles
National Defense
January 2004
Sandra I. Erwin
Army Shifting Aviation Focus From Unmanned to Manned The role of Army helicopters in Iraq as combat workhorses has bolstered the notion that rotary-wing aircraft, for most missions, are unlikely to be replaced by unmanned vehicles. mark for My Articles similar articles
National Defense
February 2015
Stew Magnuson
Marine Corps Set to Deploy Next-Generation Unmanned Aircraft The Marine Corps and Navy will launch their newest unmanned aerial system, the RQ-21A Blackjack, from a ship this spring for the first time, and are looking into developing pocket-sized reconnaissance drones. mark for My Articles similar articles
National Defense
April 2014
Valerie Insinna
Army Plans to Buy New Small Drone The Army wants to procure a new small unmanned aircraft which will be packaged as a kit along with the RQ-20 Puma and RQ-11 Raven. mark for My Articles similar articles
National Defense
March 2006
Sandra I. Erwin
Insurgency Tactics Test Helicopters' Staying Power Technology so far has proven to be of little use in protecting Army helicopters from the ravages of small arms and rocket propelled grenades, military and civilian experts contend. mark for My Articles similar articles
National Defense
February 2012
Dan Parsons
Air Force F-35s, Drones May Square Off in Budget Battle Unmanned aerial vehicles have become a potent portion of the U.S. Air Force inventory and an indispensable weapon in the global war on terror. mark for My Articles similar articles
National Defense
December 2003
Roxana Tiron
Unmanned Aircraft Adapting To Army Future Force Needs The Army's Aviation Applied Technology Directorate is testing technologies and concepts that would allow helicopters to remotely control unmanned aerial vehicles. mark for My Articles similar articles
National Defense
March 2011
Eric Beidel
Eyes of Army Drones Multiply, Open Wide Even though unmanned aircraft have generally been spared from the conversation about the Pentagon's spending cuts, Army officials want to increase ISR capabilities without adding personnel or aircraft. mark for My Articles similar articles
National Defense
October 2011
Stew Magnuson
FAA Sets Date for Small Unmanned Planes in U.S. Airspace Mid-2013 is the latest estimate for when the Federal Aviation Administration will allow operators of small unmanned aerial vehicles to fly in national airspace without having to go through a lengthy bureaucratic certification process, according to an agency official. mark for My Articles similar articles
National Defense
April 2012
Dan Parson
Industry Ready and Waiting for Armed Scout Helicopter Demonstration Industry is poised to offer the Army a laundry list of possible replacements for its armed scout helicopters, but when and if they will have the opportunity to display their wares remains unclear. mark for My Articles similar articles
Military & Aerospace Electronics
July 2004
Dawn of the unmanned era While the U.S. military has used remotely piloted vehicles (RPVs) since the Vietnam War with mixed results, recent combat action in Kosovo, Afghanistan, and Iraq has proven the utility of military unmanned systems. mark for My Articles similar articles
National Defense
May 2008
Stew Magnuson
Army Starts Over With Aerial Common Sensor The Army is making a second attempt at a failed joint program to create a manned aerial platform designed to provide persistent surveillance over battlefields. mark for My Articles similar articles
National Defense
June 2013
Dan Parsons
Spending on Army Aviation Rotorcraft to Start Downhill Slide After peaking in 2013, funding for Army aviation has begun a gradual descent that may last decades, according to analysts. mark for My Articles similar articles
National Defense
October 2010
Grace V. Jean
Army Receives FAA Approval to Fly Unmanned Aircraft in National Airspace The Federal Aviation Administration has granted the Army permission to fly unmanned aircraft in national airspace at night using ground-based radar and GPS systems to avoid civilian and commercial traffic. mark for My Articles similar articles
National Defense
October 2013
Valerie Insinna
Navy's New Drones Taking Center Stage The Navy finally is developing its own custom unmanned air systems, with the service planning on fielding four new aircraft in the next few years. mark for My Articles similar articles
National Defense
September 2013
Yasmin Tadjdeh
Small UAV Demand By U.S. Army Ebbs as Overseas Market Surging The U.S. Army is the biggest buyer of small unmanned systems in the world, but as the United States largely leaves the Middle East, the market will take a nose dive, said Phil Finnegan, director of corporate analysis at The Teal Group mark for My Articles similar articles
National Defense
March 2010
Readers Sound Off On Recent Stories Unmanned air vehicle turf wars... Collecting intelligence... Acquisition reform in the defense industry... mark for My Articles similar articles
National Defense
June 2007
Sandra I. Erwin
A Never-Ending Feud Over Roles and Missions The Army vs. Air Force feud over unmanned aircraft has escalated in recent months. mark for My Articles similar articles
Military & Aerospace Electronics
July 2009
J.R. Wilson
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles Get Ready for Prime Time Government leaders are supportive of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) use in non-military applications such as border control, emergency response, law enforcement, and forest fire surveillance. mark for My Articles similar articles
National Defense
April 2012
Dan Parsons
Future Helicopter Technology Remains Up in the Air While jet fighters are in their fifth generation, the Army is still sputtering around in helicopter airframes that have changed little -- if at all -- in several decades. mark for My Articles similar articles
National Defense
December 2011
Eric Beidel
Demand for Spy Drones Stretches Army Budget The Army is seeking funds to procure a family of small unmanned air systems, or UAS, but approval has been delayed due to funding uncertainties, the Army's requirements chief for unmanned systems Col. Robert Sova said. mark for My Articles similar articles
National Defense
May 2013
Dan Parsons
Worldwide, Drones Are in High Demand The U.S. military may be the most high-profile owner and operator of unmanned aircraft, but it is far from the only customer of the controversial vehicles. mark for My Articles similar articles
Military & Aerospace Electronics
January 2010
John Keller
Navy Researchers to Develop Collision-Avoidance for UAVs to Operate in Civil Airspace U.S. Navy researchers are asking industry to develop a collision avoidance system to enable unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to operate in civil airspace without the risk of crashing into other aircraft. mark for My Articles similar articles
National Defense
July 2012
Antoine Martin
Promising Outlook for Navy's Unmanned Aviation The U.S. Navy has ambitious plans to deploy new families of unmanned aircraft over the next decade. mark for My Articles similar articles
National Defense
November 2014
Yasmin Tadjdeh
Small Spy Drones to Expand Troops' Eyes And Ears on Battlefield Despite sliding defense budgets, the collection of this critical intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance data will continue to be a priority for the armed services, experts told National Defense. mark for My Articles similar articles