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11Apr By Colton JonesNo Comments

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Insitu develops hybrid drone concept

Insitu, a Boeing subsidiary, has developed a hybrid drone concept, combining a fixed-wing unmanned aerial vehicle and copter, enabling vertical takeoff and landing capabilities. According to the company, the Integrator Vertical Take-off and Landing (VTOL) provides customers with maximum payload flexibility and endurance while operating from tight quarters on ship decks. Copter is affixed atop […] The post Insitu develops hybrid drone concept first appeared on Defence Blog.

31Mar By Colton JonesNo Comments

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Insitu’s Integrator drone breaks new record

Aerial drone manufacturer Insitu, a Boeing subsidiary, has reported that its Integrator tactical Unmanned Aircraft System broke a new record. As noted by the company, the Integrator drone flew 25.5 hours on an operational mission. The previous record was set in 2014 by unmanned aircraft that had been in the air for twenty-four hours and twenty minutes. […] The post Insitu’s Integrator drone breaks new record first appeared on Defence Blog.

18Mar By Colton JonesNo Comments

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Boeing secures multi-year contract to build 184 AH-64E helicopters

American plane-maker Boeing has announced that it will build 184 AH-64E Apaches for the U.S. Army and international customers, including the first Apaches for Australia. As noted by the company, this $1.9 billion award brings the total current funded value of the contract to $2.1 billion, and has the potential to increase to more than […] The post Boeing secures multi-year contract to build 184 AH-64E helicopters first appeared on Defence Blog.

10Mar By Colton JonesNo Comments

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US Air Force declares low-rate production for Grey Wolf helo

The U.S. Air Force has declared the MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopter ready for low-rate production, according to a Leonardo news release. “On March 3, U.S. Air Force reached a positive Milestone C decision, which commences the start to low-rate initial production for the MH-139 “Grey Wolf”. Subsequently, Boeing and Leonardo have announced a contract for […] The post US Air Force declares low-rate production for Grey Wolf helo first appeared on Defence Blog.

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Insitu develops hybrid drone concept

Insitu’s Integrator drone breaks new record

Boeing secures multi-year contract to build 184 AH-64E helicopters

US Air Force declares low-rate production for Grey Wolf helo

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