First Autonomous Logistics Mission by AFWERX Autonomy Prime Partners in AGILE FLAG...
Xwing Inc., a partner in the AFWERX Autonomy Prime program, made headlines recently by conducting the first-ever autonomous logistics mission during the Air Force exercise AGILE FLAG 24-1 at McClellan Airfield in Sacramento, California, on January 26, 2024
Ukraine Launches Jet-Powered Attack Drone Against Russia
Ukraine's new jet-powered attack drone, equipped with a German P400-PRO jet engine, was discovered when it was recently shot down by Russian air defenses. The Russian occupiers reported the downing of one of these advanced drones by their anti-aircraft defense
Pakistani Firm Unveils New Runway-Independent Tactical Drone at World Defense Show
Global Industrial Defence Solutions (GIDS) has introduced its latest drone, the Ranger, at the ongoing World Defense Show in Saudi Arabia. The event, running from February 4-8, has provided GIDS with an opportunity to showcase its new runway-independent tactical Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)
U.S. Drone Strike Targets Kata'ib Hezbollah Commander in Baghdad Using Hellfire Missile...
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BAE Systems Unveils Enhanced Autonomous Collaborative Platform at World Defense Show
BAE Systems unveiled a new configuration for its attritable autonomous collaborative platform (ACP) at the World Defense Show in Riyadh on Feb. 4
Ukraine Initiates Establishment of Unmanned Systems Forces
Ukraine is set to establish an Unmanned Systems Forces as a separate branch within the Ukrainian Armed Forces, following a directive issued by President Volodymyr Zelensky. The presidential decree, numbered 51/2024 and titled 'On increasing the Capabilities of the Defense Forces,' has been officially published on the Presidential Office website
Baykar’s Drone Plant in Kyiv to Produce 120 Drones Annually
Turkish company Baykar has confirmed that its newly-established plant in the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv, is slated to produce 120 drones annually. Haluk Bayraktar, the CEO of Baykar, announced the ongoing construction of a drone manufacturing facility in the Kyiv region during the World Defense Show (WDS) exhibition (Feb
Russian Firm KRET Unveils Advanced Electric Motors for UAVs
Concern Radioelectronic Technologies (KRET) of the Rostec State Corporation has announced the development and initiation of production for modern electric motors designed specifically for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). The initial batch of these electric motors is currently undergoing factory testing, marking a significant stride in Russia's pursuit of technological advancements in the drone industry
French Arms Procurement Agency Orders Airbus’ Mini-Drones worth €30M for Navy
The French Directorate General of Armaments (DGA) has finalized a €30 million
Rostec’s New Counter-Drone System to Make International Debut at World Defense Show...
Ruselectronics, a division of the Rostec State Corporation, is set to reveal its latest counter-drone system, the Serp-VS6, at the World Defense Show 2024 in Riyadh. Developed by the Vector Research Institute, this automated system aims to suppress unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and detect drone operators through radio monitoring equipment
General Atomics Demonstrates Inflight Release of A2LE Platform from MQ-20 Avenger
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) executed an inflight release of its Advanced Air-Launched Effects (A2LE) platform on November 28, 2023
U.S. Approves Sale of 31 MQ-9B SkyGuardian Armed UAVs to India Worth...
The United States has approved the sale of 31 MQ-9B SkyGuardian Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicles (UCAVs) to India with a budget of $3.99 billion
Ukraine Expands Soviet Armored Vehicle Upgrades With Spanish-made Guardian Turret Modules
India Clears Army, Air Force ALH Dhruv Helicopters for Operations After Safety...
Bulgaria Rejects Claims of Sabotage at Air Base Over F-16 Issues
Saudi Arabia Set to Acquire 1,000 AMRAAM Missiles worth $3.5B
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...
