Turkish Aerospace Announces Maiden Flights of ANKA-3 Drone, KAAN Fighter
Turkish Aerospace Industries (TUSAŞ) is gearing up for debut flights of its unmanned combat aircraft ANKA-3 and national combat aircraft KAAN. ANKA-3, featuring an advanced "flying wing" design, is now poised for its inaugural flight after undergoing enhancements in structure, subsystems, and radar visibility
French DGA Unveils First Ever Fuel Cell Based Drone
The French armed forces have unveiled RAPACE, the world's first hydrogen fuel cell drone, on November 24, 2023. The project, led by researchers from the Centre de Recherche de l'École de l'Air (CREA), aims to develop a 100% French hydrogen UAV
Kaluga Electromechanical Plant Enters UAV Production Partnership with Turing Flying Machines
The Kaluga Electromechanical Plant, part of the Avtomatika concern, has inked a deal with Turing Flying Machines LLC to commence the production of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). The initial pre-production models of the T-300 and TFM-15 unmanned aerial systems have been crafted at KEMZ
Russia Develops 'Suitcase' Anti-drone System
Rostec's Ruselectronics holding has showcased the compact anti-drone system "Chistyulya" for the first time, that is designed as a suitcase. The device, weighing up to 8 kg, can be remotely controlled to safeguard the operator from radiation and missile threats targeting radio-emitting objectives
IAI Secures $145M in Deals for Long Range Loitering Munitions
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has inked agreements with two countries, totaling $145 million, for the delivery of long-range loitering munitions. This follows a previous contract earlier this year, showcasing the increasing global demand for IAI's loitering munition family
Ukrainian Armed Forces Receive 3D-Printed Long-Range Drones from Germany
The Ukrainian armed forces have recently taken possession of a 3D-printed long-range unmanned aircraft, courtesy of a collaborative effort between an American-Ukrainian non-governmental organization (NGO) and Germany's Donaustahl GmbH
GA-ASI's Mojave UAS Marks European First with STOL Demonstration on Royal Navy...
General Atomics Mojave Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) demonstrated a first-of-its-kind short takeoff and landing (STOL) capability on the Royal Navy aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales. Royal Navy Director Develop, Rear Admiral James Parkin, whose team planned the trial, said: “The Mojave trial is a European first – the first time that a Remotely Piloted Air System of this size has operated to and from an aircraft carrier outside of the United States
Brazilian Firm Mac Jee Unveils Explosive Drone Prototype
Mac Jee introduced its explosive drone prototype, ANSHAR, at the Dubai Air Show this week. According to the company, the loitering munition prototype
French Project to make Drone Swarm Appear as Single Entity on Radar,...
The French Agency for Defense Innovation (AID) is leading the charge in advancing drone technology through its ASSYDUS project (Autonomous Decoy System Using UAV Swarms). Collaborating with Thales DMS France SAS and the Research Laboratory for Computer Sciences Bordelais (LaBRI), the project aims to deploy drones in a swarm formation to deceive radar systems
Boeing, Korean DAPA to Jointly Develop Long Endurance UAV
Boeing and South Koreas Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) have agreed jointy develop a High Altitude Long Endurance Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (HALE-UAV). A DAPA team was in the U
EDGE Group’s HT-100 Unmanned Helicopters to be Integrated on Export Customer’s Vessels...
EDGE Group entity Abu Dhabi Ship Building (ADSB) has announced the integration of several HT-100 multi-role unmanned performance helicopters into vessels participating in one of its key export programs. The unmanned helicopters are manufactured by Switzerland-based ANAVIA, in which EDGE recently acquired a majority 52% shareholding
U.A.E. MoD Orders GARMOOSHA, REACH-S Unmanned Aircraft
The EDGE Group of the United Arab Emirates (U.A
AeroVironment Unveils Titan 4 Counter-Drone System
South African Navy Receives Third Patrol Vessel from Damen Shipyards
Bayraktar TB2T-AI Breaks Altitude Record with 37,096 Feet During Test Flight
Vietnam's Savico Group Considers Buying Kazakh Airport After Acquiring Airline
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...
