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2026

21 May

If the prototype phase proves successful, the MOD aims to field an operational version of the system by 2030.

Army gives Apache drone wingman programme £10m backing

Autonomous systems are being developed to support Apache crews with reconnaissance and electronic warfare missions without direct pilot control.

15 May

ReleaseThales welcomes further down-selection to the next phase of UK's Apache Wingman drone programme

23 February

ReleaseSchiebel to establish UK entity to support expanding defence opportunities

2025

18 December

ReleaseSchiebel successfully concludes initial CAMCOPTER S-300 flights in France

11 September

The CAMCOPTER S-101 and S-301 aim to deliver persistent lethality against asymmetric threats.

Schiebel launches S-101 and S-301 armed unmanned helicopters

The development and production of the S-101 and S-301 was handled by Schiebel Defence GmbH, a subsidiary dedicated to weaponised UAS.

2024

5 September

ReleaseCAMCOPTER S-100 obtains first ever EASA design verification report for rotary wing UAS

20 June

ReleaseSchiebel opens facility in France

6 February

ReleaseSchiebel Abu Dhabi significantly expands for CAMCOPTER S-300

2023

10 February

ReleaseSchiebel and Thales awarded Royal Navy contract by UK Ministry of Defence

2020

27 July

ReleaseSchiebel Pacific teams with Raytheon Australia for Australian Army's LAND129 Phase 3

2 March

ReleaseSchiebel Camcopter S-100 impresses at sulphur sniffer capability test

2019

7 October

ReleaseScheibel Camcopter S-100 successfully concludes search and rescue flight trials in Norway

17 September

ReleaseSchiebel Camcopter S-100 completes successful flight trials in Finland

2018

24 April

ReleaseAirbus Helicopters and Schiebel demonstrate the highest levels of Manned-Unmanned Teaming capabilities

2016

10 February

ReleaseCamcopter S-100 - Successful flights with Detect and Avoid System

2015

14 November

ReleaseHeavy fuel engine for Schiebel Helicopter S-100 meets demanding naval applications

2013

5 September

ReleaseSchiebel Camcopter S-100 successful integration with the FLIR Systems Polytec AB Corona 350 sensor

2012

12 March

ReleaseMaiden flight of the Camcopter S-100 with Schiebel's new heavy fuel engine

2011

19 January

ReleaseWescam Mx-10 EO/IR payload flying on the Camcopter S-100 UAV

2010

24 August

ReleaseCamcopter S-100 successfully completes trials for the French DGA

4 August

ReleaseManufacturer of drones fond of Austrian antenna know-how

9 June

ReleaseSchiebel introduces enhancements to Camcopter S-100

8 June

ReleaseCamcopter S-100 supports ROVER video surveillance system capability

2 February

ReleaseThales partners with Schiebel for the French DGA VTOL UAV trials

2009

16 December

ReleaseSchiebel demonsrates Camcopter S-100 together with Boeing in psychological operations role