General Atomics’ Rough Field-Capable Mojave Drone Breaks Cover
The new Mojave drone is like an intriguing mix of OV-10 Bronco and MQ-9 Reaper.
The new Mojave drone is like an intriguing mix of OV-10 Bronco and MQ-9 Reaper.
General Atomics has offered new details about Sparrowhawk, which is designed to be launched and recovered in mid-air, including from other drones.
The Air Force recently tested a new landing and take-off capability that could allow the MQ-9 to self deploy to a much wider range of locales.
General Atomics drones are gaining the ability to launch unmanned aircraft in mid-air, new self-defense options, and other advanced capabilities.
The Marine Corps is looking at other drones, including the MQ-9 Reaper and the small and more unusual V-Bat, to meet its unmanned aircraft needs.
The Reaper’s successor should be able to defend both high-value manned aircraft and itself, in a high-end battlespace, according to the Air Force.
The appearance of the new drone follows longstanding Iranian claims of having captured one of the U.S.-made Predators.
Recent tests show how the pods will enable MQ-9s to take on anti-submarine missions, but that’s just the beginning.
We talk to Northrop Grumman Vice President Richard Sullivan about what his company has potentially in store for the Air Force’s MQ-Next tender.
No group has claimed responsibility for the abduction, which occurred in a village close to the border with Nigeria.