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The government team, along with industry partners Boeing and Lockheed Martin, conducted a demonstration aboard the carrier with both ground control system (GCS) and aircraft to evaluate the MQ-25 system’s integration into the carrier environment. “There is no better way to determine the success of a carrier aircraft design and its integration into the air wing then to put that new aircraft through testing at sea,” said Capt. Chad Reed, Unmanned Carrier Aviation program manager. “I am extremely proud of our team for the stellar execution of both engine and aircraft tests, as well as the approaches flown in a surrogate aircraft.  It’s an exciting time as we progress toward the air wing of the future.” During the in-port portion of the UCAD, Lockheed Martin installed the prototype MD-5 ground control station in the Unmanned Aviation Warfare Center (UAWC), the CVN-based control room.  The team specifically demonstrated the functionality of the GCS to the MQ-25 fleet integrati...

Generals have always sought to accomplish their objectives while losing as few men as possible. With the advent of unmanned aerial aircraft, the common soldier is now given an unprecedented eagle’s eye view of the battle space. Therefore, commanders use a linked network of unmanned drones to communicate with individual units, locate the enemy, and even launch attacks. But even with absolute control of the airspace, there still needs to be a ground presence. Black Knight Tank Capablities In a 2007 presentation put on by BAE, a Black Knight tank proved its viability as a reconnaissance vehicle. It was able to maneuver to a position of cover and observe battle damage while a manned Bradley Fighting Vehicle’s crew lay down kinetic fire on a simulated target. Furthermore, the Black Knight tank was successfully able to maneuver and report back to the manned vehicle on its effect on target. This is invaluable information for a tank crew and it doesn’t require them or another cr...