Cessna 208B Aircraft Demos Autonomous Flight with AFWERX, Xwing Inc. Technology
AFWERX Autonomy Prime partner Xwing Inc. recently completed an autonomous logistics mission using its Cessna 208B at McClellan Airfield in Sacramento, California, on Jan
Textron Systems' Aerosonde Uncrewed Aircraft Conducts Operational Flight from USS Savannah
Textron Systems Corporation, a Textron Inc. company, has announced the first operational flight of its Aerosonde Uncrewed Aircraft System (UAS) from the Littoral Combat Ship (LCS-28) USS Savannah
Aerovel's Flexrotor Unveils Heavy Fuel Engine Integration
Aerovel Corporation has recently unveiled the integration of a Heavy Fuel Engine (HFE) into its Flexrotor Vertical Takeoff and Landing (VTOL) Unmanned Aircraft. The incorporation of the proprietary fuel mixture control in the
Germany's Quantum-Systems to Transfer 100 Trinity Surveillance Drones to Ukraine
German drone maker Quantum-Systems is set to receive 100 Trinity drones to war-torn Ukraine, four months after an announcement was made by the company. The transfer of these drones is part of a contract signed
Hanwha Systems to Develop Ship-based Reconnaissance UAV For South Korean Navy
The Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA), in collaboration with Hanwha Systems, has announced the commencement of a project aimed at developing a business system for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) designed for ship-mounted reconnaissance in the northwest islands. This initiative, spearheaded by Hanwha Systems, is set to receive an investment of approximately...
Kalashnikov’s New Surveillance Drone to Debut at World Defense Show-2024 in Saudi...
Russias Kalashnikov Concern is set to unveil its latest offering, the SKAT 350 M Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV), at the upcoming II World Defense Show-2024 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from February 4 to 8. The SKAT 350 M is presented as a serially produced UAV designed for aerial surveillance and object detection in optical and infrared ranges
EDGE to Supply 200 Unmanned Helicopters to the U.A.E. MoD
EDGE has finalized a contract with the UAE Ministry of Defence for the procurement of 200 HT-100 and HT-750 unmanned helicopters. This deal stands as the largest-ever order for unmanned helicopter systems, intended to augment the UAE's capabilities in Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance (ISR), and logistics missions
General Atomics' Gray Eagle 25M Featuring Enhanced Computing Power Performs Maiden Flight
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) carried out the maiden flight of the Gray Eagle 25M (GE-25M) Unmanned Aircraft System at its El Mirage, Calif
Poland Nears MQ-9B SkyGuardian Drone Acquisition from General Atomics
Poland is on the verge of finalizing the purchase of MQ-9B SkyGuardian drones from General Atomics after leasing the Reaper model for the past two years. “Negotiations for Poland to acquire the MQ-9B are very close to being finalized,” company president Dave Alexander revealed to
South Korea Launches Mass Production Project for Advanced Reconnaissance UAV
The Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) of South Korea, led by Director Eom Dong-hwan, has initiated a project to
Bayraktar TB3 UCAV to be Armed with Roketsan’s SUNGUR Air-to-Air Missile
Turkish drone maker Baykar is planning to integrate its sea-based Bayraktar TB3 with Roketsan's SUNGUR Man-Portable Air-Defense System (MANPADS). This was reported by
BAE Systems, Moog Test Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle C-UAS Prototype in Live Fire...
In a recent live fire demonstration, BAE Systems and Moog tested its Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle (AMPV) Counter-Unmanned Aircraft System (C-UAS) prototype at the Big Sandy range in Kingman, Arizona. The demonstration showcased the prototype's capability to detect, track, identify, and engage both stationary and moving aerial and ground targets in various realistic battlefield scenarios
Eurodrone Programme Completes Preliminary Design Review
Netherlands Allocates €500M for Extra Ammunition
Ukrainian ATACMS Strikes Target Russian S-400, Fighters in Crimea
Ruselectronics Develops Technology Extending Short-Wave Radio Range to 6,000 km
Is the Patriot Air Defense System Outdated?
After Israel revealed its decision to decommission its U
Russia's Growing Influence in Africa: Arms Sales and Military Bases
Russia's expanding influence in Africa, demonstrated by arms sales, military deployments, and diplomatic engagements, reflects a significant geopolitical shift on...
Development Trends in Unmanned Surface Vessels
Unmanned surface vessels (USVs) have caught the attention of the world following their spectacular success in sinking Russian warships in...
Have Iran-Israel Missile Attacks Enabled Mutual Deterrence?
Iran's April 13-14 missile strike against Israel marks a paradigm shift in Tehran's approach to Israel; from previously relying on...
Free Flight to Russian Hypersonic Missiles as America's Own Hypersonics Program Delayed to 2027
As Russian Aerospace Forces pummeled Ukrainian positions in mid-March 2024 with hypersonic missiles, the Pentagon's own hypersonics program faces delays,...
Counter-trade, Undisclosed Deals May be Masking Russia’s Arms Export Numbers
A Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SPIRI) report last week reported a steep fall in Russias arms exports- pushed to...