![Sypaq wins $3.5 million federal government contract](https://worldofaviation.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/T15_Jump_5_750.jpg)
The Federal Government has awarded Melbourne firm Sypaq Systems a $3.5 million contract to develop an unmanned aerial system (UAS) with potential future applications for the Royal Australian Navy (RAN).
![The RAAF to get MALE – Reaper UAS acquisition confirmed](https://worldofaviation.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/RAAF-marked-Predator-B-200dpi-24x36w.jpg)
The RAAF is to operate a fleet of 12 to 16 General Atomics MQ-9 Reaper armed medium-altitude, long-endurance (MALE) unmanned aircraft.
![Navy commissions 822X Squadron to operate UAVs](https://worldofaviation.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/US-Navy-continues-to-enhance-capability-of-second-Ford-Class-carrier_a776.jpg)
The commissioning ceremony for the Royal Australian Navy’s 822X Squadron on Thursday has marked a major evolution in the development of naval aviation.
![UMS SKELDAR announces enhanced V-200B UAS](https://worldofaviation.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/SKA3239-e1550212071489-770x420.jpg)
UMS SKELDAR has launched the V-200B unmanned aerial system (UAS) at the Farnborough Airshow, adding extra endurance, new engine management and payload capabilities to its existing V-200. The update to the mid-sized heavy fuel VTOL V-200 was announced at Farnborough on July 16. The V-200B retains the primary maritime focus of the system. “It is