UAE Halcon missile producer UAE

[Philip the Arab]

Seems it will use MX-10D as the EO/IR system.

halcon has a multipurpose desert sting warhead with 1000 mm penetration and fragmentation warhead.

 

[Philip the Arab]

Ukraine conflict shows how useful quadcopter dropped munitions are. Halcon has a TV seeker which will make them more effective than the Ukrainian drones in attacking targets

 

[Combat-Master]

It's a lot of images but very little to none videos of actual testing of these missiles... Any ETA on when testing will be performed or service entry dates ?

 

[Philip the Arab]

It's a lot of images but very little to none videos of actual testing of these missiles... Any ETA on when testing will be performed or service entry dates ?

They do test these and talk about the service entry dates of various drones and missiles.
Not having videos doesn’t mean they aren’t testing them.

 

[Philip the Arab]

Following first demonstration, Edge unveils swarming drones based on AI technology

Hunter 2-S is part of the family of the Hunter 2 series of unmanned aerial vehicles. These drones are expected to share information with each other for tracking and maintaining positions and engaging with the right target.

www.defensenews.com

The company plans the first testing of the complete system in 2023 and production by 2025.



“We had the first demonstration internally this week,” he said. “One drone was launched from the tube, spread its wings, the engine worked and started flying. The first trial was successful but we will develop the flying performance.”

 

[Philip the Arab]

Dubai Airshow 2021: EDGE CEO vows no let-up in growth plans | Shephard

Shephard explored the prospects for the UAE defence industry with Faisal Al Bannai, CEO of EDGE.

www.shephardmedia.com

Progress also appears good on the Shadow seriesof high-speed loitering munitions, with flight tests and operational tests finished and initial deliveries earmarked for 2022. Hunter tube-launched droneswill be ready for delivery in Q3-Q4 2022, Al Bannai added.

 

[Philip the Arab]

https://facebook.com/?_rdr#!/story.php?story_fbid=354940333346282&id=100064909535138

Possible cooperation with Armenia? Delegation visited their defense show.

 

[Philip the Arab]

Calidus B-250 will use almost exclusively Halcon munitions, and it has already drop tested a Thunder p31 according to times aerospace.

Calidus B-250 programme is re-ignited after review | Times Aerospace

Shortly after the prototype made its public appearance four years ago, several design issues surfaced that led to a complete review of the B-250 turboprop project. While Calidus will not acknowledge the issues, the programme now looks to be back on track. The company has a flight-test team, made...

www.timesaerospace.aero

“The company has a flight-test team, made up of ex-Brazilian Air Force personnel, comprising two pilots and two engineers, who will now prepare the aircraft for certification.

They have recently been involved in the integration and subsequent launch of the Edge P31 Thunder guided bombs, with the P32 next, while I understand that the on-board gun is another priority.”

 

[Philip the Arab]

@Fuzuli NL
Forgot to mention, Halcon has already collaborated with Aselsan on their remote control container system using Aselsan RWS.

 

[Philip the Arab]

Halcon CIWS may or may not enter service depending on the UAE armed forces needs.

Halcon mini cruise missile for UAV/fixed wing aircraft with 120km range.

 

[Philip the Arab]

As UAV tech spreads, Gulf firms bet on upgrades with drone-to-satellite links - Breaking Defense

Middle East firms seek to produce their own long-range drones using satellite links, company officials and experts told Breaking Defense.

breakingdefense.com

UAE Firm To Flight Test Satellite-Linked Drones In 2023

In the United Arab Emirate, the defense firm Halcon is currently developing multiple unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) that utilize satellite navigation.

Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS), which combines GPS, GLONASS and other satellite-based navigation systems, is used on the company’s Shadow 25, Shadow 50-TJ, Shadow 50-P, RW-24 and Reach-S loitering munition platforms, the company says.

“The Shadow is a family of loitering UAV systems that provide defense forces with a powerful, long-range, high-speed munition. The fixed-wing family delivers precision air-strike capabilities against fixed targets,” Saeed Al Mansoori, Halcon CEO told Breaking Defense. “The Shadow 25 and 50-TJ have a turbojet engine while the Shadow 50-P has a piston engine. These UAVs intend to swiftly neutralize stationary enemy targets.”

The RW-24 is a smart loitering munition that delivers autonomous ground strike capabilities against various types of targets. Equipped with GNSS, accuracy can be enhanced by upgrading its control system with an optical seeker head, he said.

Reach-S, meanwhile, is a medium-altitude, long endurance (MALE) UAV. It is suitable for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) missions as it is a reusable platform.

Al Mansoori said each of the systems is being developed “solely” by Halcon, not using Western IP. He said the company plans to fly the drones by early 2023.

The company says all of the Halcon UAVs achieve beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) control, even if their range is not much greater than that of the Bayraktar – each between 200km and 300km.

Al Mansoori didn’t specify the satellite Halcon’s UAV’S will be linked to, or how they will be secured from jamming, an added concern that comes with the satellite upgrade.

“Halcon’s UAVs are securely linked to satellites to be able to communicate with the operator or ground control station via GNSS,” Al Mansoor said. “These systems provide armed forces with a precision long-range, air-to-ground strike capability as well as actionable ISR. This is enabled through strong satellite-based navigation systems.”

 

[Philip the Arab]

From an engineers LinkedIn, shows R&D work is being done and hopefully they can move onto larger engines in a couple years.

@Cabatli_53 @Test7 @T-123456 @Agha Sher

 

[Philip the Arab]

R&D work being done for rocket motor development

@Cabatli_TR @Test7 @T-123456 @Agha Sher

 

[Philip the Arab]

Not much news until IDEX in February but recently found out they are developing new liquid fuel rocket engines as well.

Possible development of orbital rocket is the goal as the military uses of liquid fuel rockets are outdated.

 

[Philip the Arab]

No way…. fighter jet UAV? Or something else may be unveiled at IDEX on the 20th

 

[Philip the Arab]

UAE Business: Edge entity Halcon signs deal to develop Multi-Sensor Unit

Edge entity, Halcon, a regional leader in the design

www.gdnonline.com

Halcon will locally produce the multi sensor unit.

 

[Philip the Arab]

Some recent news including Serbia buying loitering munitions from UAE, UAE armed forces ordering drones from Halcon and missiles, the first flight of Reach-S and the development of a larger version soon

IDEX: The small Reach with a big future | Times Aerospace

The prototype platform is actually on show at the Edge stand, after making its first flight just two weeks ago, coming more than two years after it was unveiled at Dubai Airshow in November 2021.

www.timesaerospace.aero

Serbia orders loitering munitions from UAE

The Serbian Armed Forces (SAF) will become the first foreign customer for loitering munitions produced by the United Arab Emirates' (UAE's) Edge Group, according to a...

www.janes.com

UAE Spends Billions on Precision-Guided Weapons, Drones

EDGE Group subsidiary Halcon has received multiple contracts to supply precision-guided weapons for the UAE Armed Forces.

www.thedefensepost.com

 

[Philip the Arab]

EDGE may purchase Avibras according to recent Brazilian news. Mostly related to the Astros MLRS system and the tactical cruise missile launched from it.

 

[Philip the Arab]

Will be offered for export as seen at LAAD-2023

 

[Afif]

Will be offered for export as seen at LAAD-2023

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I am wondering despite having this, why UAE bought TB2.