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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...
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
AFWERX Unveils Autonomy Prime to Fast-Track Autonomous Tech Development
AFWERX, the innovation branch of the Department of the Air Force, has launched Autonomy Prime under its Innovative Capabilities Opening (ICO) program. Autonomy Prime, part of the Prime division, will focus on advancing autonomous technologies through collaboration with the private sector
China’s CH-7 UAV Featuring Enhanced Wingspan, Extended Service Ceiling Nears Completion
The CH-7, China's unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), is set to conclude its development by the end of 2024 after successful tests of new designs aimed at bolstering its capabilities in information-based combat. Aerospace CH UAV Co Ltd, the drone's developer, reported steady progress and expects the CH-7 to have a significant presence at Airshow China in November
U.A.E. Buys Skyshield, NAVCONTROL-G Anti-Drone Systems
EDGE Group has announced its successful bid for a contract to supply the U.A
Argentina gets U.S. Nod to Buy Basler BT-67 Aircraft
Netherlands, Czech Republic to Purchase Ammunition for Ukraine
First Batch of Modernized Dutch Apache Echo Helicopters Now Combat-Ready
Germany Approves Procurement of Puma Simulator, Practice Rockets for Tiger Helicopter
Free Flight to Russian Hypersonic Missiles as America's Own Hypersonics Program Delayed to 2027
As Russian Aerospace Forces pummeled Ukrainian positions in mid-March 2024 with hypersonic missiles, the Pentagon's own hypersonics program faces delays,...
Counter-trade, Undisclosed Deals May be Masking Russia’s Arms Export Numbers
A Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SPIRI) report last week reported a steep fall in Russias arms exports- pushed to...
China’s “Moderate” 2024 Defense Budget Hides Frenetic Military Build-up
China on Tuesday revealed a draft defense budget draft for 2024 amounting to 1
Battle of Counter-Drone SAMs- Raytheon's Coyote Vs. Russian Pantsir-S1
The spectacular success of drones on the battlefield in Ukraine has prompted Russia and the United States to develop counter-measures...
Grounding of U.S. Military’s V-22 Osprey Fleet Enters Third Month
The grounding of around 400-strong fleet of Osprey V-22 Tilt-rotor aircraft is in its third month with no update on...
How Indian MQ-9B SkyGuardian Acquisition Plan Changes Drone Equation in South Asia
India has recently gained U