USAF demands larger UCAVs

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The US Air Force (USAF) leaders are planning to make use of operational unmanned combat air vehicles (UCAV) being developed under the Joint Unmanned Combat Aircraft System (J-UCAS) project. New technologies in UCAVs are autonomous refueling, common operating system that has vehicles into a network, maximum take-of weight of 45 tonnes, and capability to fly for more than 50 hours on specific mission.

International Affairs, National Security, Military Exercises & Maneuvers, Military Action, United States. Air Force, Military operations, Military maneuvers

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US Coast Guard endorses VUAV selection for Deepwater

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The US Coast Guard has approved the selection by Integrated Coast Guard Systems of the Bell Helicopter Textron HV-911 tiltrotor as the Vertical Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (VUAV) for its Integrated Deepwater System. VUAV offers advantages, which includes flexibility of employment, the absence of pilot training, and a high surveillance coverage rate.

Management dynamics, Management, Company business management, Weapons industry, United States. Coast Guard, Integrated Coast Guard Systems

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Revolution or curiosity? UCAVs wait for a mission statement

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The US Joint Unmanned Combat Air System (J-UCAS) is the biggest unmanned aircraft technology project in spite of a USD1 billion cutback. But the exact role and cost of the Unmanned Combat Air Vehicles in future is not very accurate.

Strategy & planning, Planning, Defense programs, Company business planning, United States. Department of Defense. Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Program, Defence programs

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