Indian Army Wants High Flying Drones, Rejects AeroVironment’s Raven
The Raven mini-UAV may have failed the Indian Armys technical requirements for hand-launched spy drones to equip its infantry battalions. Made by AeroVironment Inc
Pakistan Military shoots down 'Indian spy drone'
The Pakistan army reportedly shot down an Indian spy drone that was being used for aerial photography along the Line of Control (LoC) in Bhimber sector of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. Local Urdu TV channel Express News, quoting the Pakistan army's mouth piece the Inter Services Public Relations, said that the Indian drone...
Thales, IAI Integrate Data Link Capability On Heron UAV
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) and Thales have conducted risk reduction flight tests for the integration of NATO STANAG 7085 data link on board the Heron Medium-Altitude Long-Endurance unmanned aerial vehicle (MALE UAV). Through a joint effort between IAI and Thales, Thaless data link terminal, the TMA 6000, together with Elisra Radio...
US Running Drone Bases In Somalia
The US Department of Defense has been running a secret base in Somalia to conduct drone missions and train Somali forces. Abdighani Abdi Jama, state minister for the presidency in the interim regional administration in the Somali city of Kismayo was quoted by Foreign Policy as saying that the US has...
Kalashnikov Diversifies into Drones, Assault Boats Production
Russia's Kalashnikov Group has diversified into the production of unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) and multi-functional assault boats. The AK-47 assault rifle manufacturer displayed the new military hardware at the International Maritime Defense Show, held at St
China Prepares Airfield For Drone Patrols Over Disputed Islands
China has reconditioned a front-line airfield for patrolling the Diaoyutai islands over which it is in a dispute with Japan. The drone flights are intended for the surveillance and reconnaissance of the Diaoyutai islands which are currently under Japanese rule
India Tests Lakshya Drone For Engine And Duration Enhancement
The Indian Air Force (IAF) flight-tested a pilotless target aircraft (PTA) (Lakshya) for engine and duration enhancement on Wednesday. Lakshya was tested from a launching complex-II of the Integrated Test Range (ITR) at Chandipur
RAAF To Fly Heron Drone In Military Training Exercise With US
The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) will fly the Israeli-made Heron medium-altitude, long-endurance UAS at Talisman Sabre 2015, a biennial joint training exercise with the U.S
Russian Air Force Demonstrates Merlin-21b Surveillance Drone At Army-2015
The Russian Air Force demonstrated the new Merlin-21b surveillance drone that is equipped with dual-band radar at the Army-2015 forum. "The new Russian unmanned aerial vehicle Merlin-21b is equipped with a proprietary compact radio-radar station and was demonstrated at the Army-2015 forum," the press office of Defense Ministry reported
AeroVironment Delivers Wasp Drone To Australian Defense Force
AeroVironment announced Wednesday that the Australian Defense Force (ADF) this month received and began training exercises with the companys RQ-12 Wasp AE small unmanned aircraft system. ADF placed an AUD $7
Piaggio On Target For Hammerhead UAV Certification
Piaggio Aerospace, Italian aircraft manufacturer, is progressing to achieve the certification of its HammerHead unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). The company is shifting its focus into the defence aviation market, company CEO Carlo Logli told IHS Jane's on 16 June
Russian Force Practice Flying Forpost, Orlan-10 Drones In Tajikistan
The operational group of Russian Forces, stationed in Tajikistan, have practiced with the Russian homemade drones Forpost and Orlan-1o at night in the Pamir Mountains of Tajikistan. The use of both the drones was conducted as part of joint military exercises carried out by Russia and Tajikistan, Russias Central Military District Command was quoted as saying by Sputnik International reported Today
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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...