Germany To Buy Triton Drone, Replacing Euro Hawk Program
US Northrop Grumman has won a contract from German defense ministry to deliver high-altitude MQ-4C Triton unmanned surveillance planes after 2025, replacing the Euro Hawk program. The decision of Germany's defense minister still must be approved by parliament,
Kelvin Hughes To Unveil New Drone Detection System
Kelvin Hughes will be launching a new drone detection system at the Home Office Security & Policing exhibition. The SMS-D is the first integrated, medium-range, radar-based surveillance system designed for the detection and tracking of small aerial targets
Malaysian Maritime To Induct First UAV-Capable Patrol Vessel Soon
The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Authority (MMEA) will soon induct its first Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)-capable patrol vessel. MMEA has completed sea trials of New Generation Patrol Craft (NGPC), the service was quoted as saying via an official social media channel on 3 March
Global Companies Scramble To Bid In Poland’s Combat Drone Tender
About 15 companies, including Israel's Elbit Systems and Israel Aerospace Industries, Frances MBDA, and Italy's Leonardo have bid for tender issued by Polish Ministry of Defence to supply combat UAVs to the countrys armed forces. The firms have submitted their applications to take part in the technical dialog
Pro-India Senators 'frustrated' Over Pentagon's Reluctance To Sell Guardian Drones to Delhi
A top US Senator has pressed for selling guardian drones to India, which would be next major part of defense partnership between both the country. Democrat Senator Mark Warner and his Republican colleague in the Senate Dan Sullivan, during a program in Washington has asserted that the former Obama Administration and...
Leonardo To Deliver AESA Radar For North African User’s Unmanned Rotorcraft
Austrian-based Schiebel has selected Leonardo to deliver its active electronically-scanned array (AESA) radar technology for armed forces of an African Nations Camcopter S-100 unmanned air system (UAS). PicoSAR radar will be used to support border-monitoring and anti-terrorism surveillance missions
China's Attack, Reconnaissance Drone, Wing Loong II Marks First Flight
Chinas indigenous Wing-Loong II reconnaissance and strike multi-role endurance Unmanned Aircraft System has completed its maiden flight. The UAS made its first appearance on the runway of a highland airfield in western China before conducting a 31-minute flight Monday
Leonardo Wins UK MoD Contract To Develop Helicopter Drones
Leonardo Helicopter has won an £8 million deal contract from UK ministry of defense to help research and develop unmanned helicopter drones. The Ministry of Defence announced Sunday that it will work with Leonardo Helicopters to see how the technology could be used to support military personnel on the battlefield
India's HAL Invites Bids To Convert 2 Ton Choppers Into UAVs
Indias Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) has invited global firms with capabilities in specific areas of design and development for conversion of 2 ton class Helicopters into Rotary Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (RUAV). In a bid to accomplish requirement of unmanned platforms for Indian armed forces in fixed timeframe, “HAL desires to select risk sharing partners for development of specific technologies/systems to meet the overall requirement of developing the Unmanned Helicopter,” according to a document published by HAL
USAF To Retire MQ-1 Predator Attack Drone In 2018, Move To MQ-9
The US Air Force plans to retire the MQ-1Predator Attack drone in early 2018 and shift to the more modern MQ-9 due to its increased speed, high-definition sensors and the ability to carry more munitions. These combat attributes allow the MQ-9 to complete a wider array of mission sets which can help the Air Force stay prepared in the fight
Safran’s Patroller Drone To Get Leonardo’s AESA Radar
Leonardo has been selected by Safran Electronics & Defense to provide the PicoSAR AESA (E-Scan) radar for its Patroller Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV). The radars will be used by the French Forces, which selected the Patroller in April 2016
DRDO Plans To Increase Focus on Unmanned Platforms
Indias Defense Research Development Organization (DRDO) will increase its focus on developing unmanned platforms for land, sea and air operations in keeping with global trends. “DRDO has developed two robots “Daksh Mini” and “Daksh Scout” that are capable of detecting and defusing improvised explosive devices (IED) on aircraft and trains
Czech Republic Orders Saab’s Mobile Air Defence System worth $189M
Indonesia–France Scorpene Submarine Deal Comes Into Force
U.S. Navy Moves Closer to Submarine-Launched Drone Ops Using REMUS 620
Poland Secures $4B U.S. Loan for F-35s, Patriot Missiles Under Defense Push...
China's Mass-produced J-35A Aircraft Set to Disrupt Global Stealth Fighter Market
China is aiming to disrupt the global stealth fighter market by mass-producing its fifth-generation J-35A at a pace comparable to...
The Future of Combat: Miniaturized Laser Weapons Set to Replace Bullets and Missiles
Lasers may soon replace bullets, and drones could disable enemy UAVs with beams of light instead of missiles
Four-legged Robots Vs. Military Dogs
Four legged robots that resemble dogs are increasingly being seen in war zones and exercises for functions such as reconnaissance...
Lockheed Martin Faces Billions in F-35 Cuts Under U.S. Policy Shift
Americas policy of controlling F-35 usage, spares, and maintenance—combined with President Donald Trumps threats of trade wars with Europe, halted...
Russian Su-57 and Chinese J-20 as Alternatives to the American F-35 Stealth Fighter
As the Russian Su-57 stealth fighter jet enters serial production, the debate over how it stacks up against the American...