USAF Conceptualizes Small, Inexpensive Drones To Beat Enemy Missiles
The US Air Force is eyeing to develop a force of small drones to meet future missions at lower costs to beat enemy missiles. "We already know today that we will have MQ-1s and MQ-9s in scenarios where [we] can't get below the weather," Lt
France Launches Neuron UCAV Naval Test Campaign
The French Directorate General of Armaments (DGA) has launched new campaign of flight tests of the NEURON Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle (UCAV) technology demonstrator. The first flight took place today at Istres
Battelle To Introduce Third Version Of DroneDefender Jammer By Yearend
Battelle is developing a third version of DroneDefender UAV jammer that will integrate all external components as a fully contained unit. DroneDefender, which adopts a rifle-like form factor, emits an electronic signal that jams a ground controller's command and control (C2) and GPS being used to fly a small UAV
Turkey To Employ Home-grown Combat Drones To Fight Terror
Turkey will employ indigenous armed drones to fight terror. Chief of General Staff Gen
CIRCOR Introduces Pneumatic Rail Launcher For UAVs
CIRCOR has introduced TruLaunch, a lightweight, high-pressure pneumatic rail launcher for commercial Unmanned Aircraft Vehicles and Systems. A pneumatic launcher, TruLaunch is designed for optimal flexibility, portability and durability in the field, the company said in a statement Thursday
Mexican Navy Deploys Arcturus T-20 JUMP VTOL UAS
The Mexican Navy has deployed T-20 JUMP Fixed Wing VTOL UAV of Arcturus UAV for unspecified operations in Mexico. The customer took delivery of the VTOL system in March, the company announced Monday
More Countries Line-Up For Chinese CH Series Combat Drones: Media Reports
China claims to have a number of foreign nations awaiting delivery of CH series of military drones. The CH series attracts overseas buyers searching for 'powerful, affordable' models even as the combat drone in the series, the CH-5 is awaiting government approval for export,
Russia Begins Flight Trials Of UAE-made United 40 Drone
The Russian Defense Ministry has commenced flight tests of the UAE-made United 40 military unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), RIA Novosti reported Friday. "Tests of the UAE United 40 drone have started in the Chkalov State Flight Test Center of the Russian Defense Ministry," the source told RIA Novosti
Raytheon Wins Three US Navy Contracts Worth $52 Million
Raytheon has been awarded three contracts worth $52 million from the US Navy, the US Department of Defense announced Wednesday. The first announced contract worth $21 million has been awarded to Virginia-based Raytheon Co
Northrop Grumman Wins $83 Million US Army’s Hunter UAV Logistics Support Contract
Northrup Grumman has won $83 million contract to provide logistics support for the Hunter Unmanned Aircraft System. Work will be performed in Arizona and in Afghanistan with an estimated completion date of Oct
Finland Eyeing Drones Alongside Fighter Jets To Replace Hornets
Finland is mulling to acquire drones along with new fighter jets to replace Hornets altogether by next decade. Defence Forces Logistics Command has put out a call to fighter jet contractors, asking for proposals to provide new craft to replace the existing fleet of Hornet jets, which are due to be de-commissioned by the start of 2025
US Navy Aircraft Carrier Gets First Drone Command Centre
The US Navy has installed a drone command centre onboard an aircraft carrier which will be used for refueling aircraft in the future. The center was installed aboard the San Diego-based USS Carl Vinson last week; the next one will be placed aboard the Norfolk-based USS Dwight D
Russia Deploys New Pantsir-SMD Missile Systems
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Fourth Chinese Type 075 Amphibious Assault Ship Joins Navy
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...