Navy Restarts X-47B Carrier Testing
The U.S. Navy has a begun a second set of sea-trials for its Northrop Grumman X-47B Unmanned Combat Air System-Demonstrator…
NAVAIR’s Unmanned Shakeup
The U.S. Navy is realigning its carrier-based unmanned aircraft programs under one office at Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), USNI…
AUVSI 2013: UCLASS Requirements Modified Due to Budget Pressure
The reduction in strike capability of the Navy’s next generation carrier-based unmanned aerial vehicle was born of fiscal realities, said…
NAVAIR: X-47B Fails Fourth Trap Attempt
The Northrop Grumman X-47B failed to land on the USS George H.W. Bush (CVN-77) on Monday in the Navy’s fourth…
New Age in Carrier Aviation Takes Off With X-47B Landing
The Navy has entered a new age in carrier aviation with the successful landing of the unmanned Northrop Grumman X-47B…
NAVAIR: P-8A Poseidon Ready for Deployment
The Navy’s next-generation manned maritime information, surveillance and reconnaissance has been certified to enter regular service, according to a Naval…
Navy Docs Reveal UCLASS Minimum Ranges and Maximum Costs
The Navy aims to build a system of stealthy pilotless aircraft to patrol at a minimum range of 600 nautical…
NAVAIR Issues UCLASS RFP
The Navy is taking its next steps in creating unmanned and autonomous vehicle to provide surveillance and strike capabilities from…
Navy’s Unmanned Carrier Aircraft Performs First Touch and Go
Less than a week after its historic launch off the deck of the USS George H.W. Bush (CVN-77), the Navy’s…
Navy Makes History With Unmanned Carrier Launch
The U.S. Navy ushered in a new era in aviation with Tuesday’s launch of the first autonomous jet from an…