Netherlands Joins US Air Force’s Collaborative Combat Aircraft Programme

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The Netherlands is joining the US Air Force’s Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) programme, an initiative to develop autonomous unmanned air systems. Fighter pilots control these systems from their aircraft. State Secretary for Defence Gijs Tuinman signed the letter of intent on October 16, ahead of the annual Defence Industry Days at the Netherlands embassy in […]

Kratos Unveils Revolutionary Low-Cost Cruise Missile System ‘Ragnarök’ for Valkyrie

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– Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc., a technology company in defence, national security, and global markets, has unveiled its innovative ‘Ragnarök’ Low-Cost Cruise Missile (LCCM) system, representing a significant advancement in tactical strike capabilities. The Ragnarök LCCM features an optimized design that enables exceptional performance metrics for a system in its class. This strike-focused […]

Anduril’s Kit-based Drones to be Assembled by Cobbs in Belgium

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– Anduril Industries and COBBS BELUX BV have signed an agreement to explore opportunities for the localisation of advanced defence technologies in Belgium. The partnership will initially focus on final assembly, maintenance and possible future developments, with the aim of strengthening Belgian industry and NATO capabilities. The agreement was signed in the presence of Belgium’s […]

UK Civil Aviation Authority Publishes Future of Flight: BVLOS Roadmap

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The UK Civil Aviation Authority has just published its Future of Flight: BVLOS roadmap setting out operational pathways to unlock the full economic and societal potential of airborne drones. Supporting the UK Government’s major regulatory reforms, the new roadmap will allow drones to reach their full potential on long distance flights. It sets out a […]

Miami Pilots Autonomous Police Patrol Vehicle with Tethered Drone

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The nation’s first autonomous patrol vehicle, known as the Police Unmanned Ground vehicle (PUG) Patrol Partner, makes its debut today in Miami-Dade County as part of a pilot program developed and sponsored by Policing Lab in partnership with the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office (MDSO). Designed as a force multiplier, the PUG combines advanced autonomy from Perrone […]

Quantum Systems Acquires German AI Company Spleenlab

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Quantum Systems completed acquisition of Spleenlab GmbH, a German AI company specializing in autonomous perception systems. The transaction integrates Spleenlab’s VISIONAIRY AI suite and edge-perception technology into Quantum Systems’ product ecosystem for air, land, and maritime unmanned platforms. The acquisition expands Quantum Systems’ software and AI capabilities as the company pursues integration of hardware, software, […]

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Comment on Stop Saying ‘Uncrewed’ Vehicles by Peter van Blyenburgh

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This is a valid and coherent argumentation (from a military point of view).
However, the civil regulatory documents (and their terms & explications) produced by the following organisations should also be taken into account:
At International Level
– ICAO (International Civil Aviation Authorities)
– JARUS (Joint Authorities for Rulemaking on Unmanned Systems)
At Regional Level
– EASA (European Aviation Safety Agency)
At National Level
– National civil aviation authorities
These organisations officially define the terminology used in relevant civil policy & rulemaking documents. Currently, the terms UAS (unmanned aircraft system) and RPAS (remotely piloted aircraft system) are used in their documents.
Documents produced by recognized standards organisations (e.g.: AIAA/USA, ASD-STAN/European Union, ASTM/USA, EUROCAE/European Union, ISO/international, RCTA/USA, SAE/USA) should apply this same terminology.