EDGE to Supply 200 Unmanned Helicopters to the U.A.E. MoD
EDGE has finalized a contract with the UAE Ministry of Defence for the procurement of 200 HT-100 and HT-750 unmanned helicopters. This deal stands as the largest-ever order for unmanned helicopter systems, intended to augment the UAE's capabilities in Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance (ISR), and logistics missions
General Atomics' Gray Eagle 25M Featuring Enhanced Computing Power Performs Maiden Flight
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) carried out the maiden flight of the Gray Eagle 25M (GE-25M) Unmanned Aircraft System at its El Mirage, Calif
Poland Nears MQ-9B SkyGuardian Drone Acquisition from General Atomics
Poland is on the verge of finalizing the purchase of MQ-9B SkyGuardian drones from General Atomics after leasing the Reaper model for the past two years. “Negotiations for Poland to acquire the MQ-9B are very close to being finalized,” company president Dave Alexander revealed to
South Korea Launches Mass Production Project for Advanced Reconnaissance UAV
The Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) of South Korea, led by Director Eom Dong-hwan, has initiated a project to
Bayraktar TB3 UCAV to be Armed with Roketsan’s SUNGUR Air-to-Air Missile
Turkish drone maker Baykar is planning to integrate its sea-based Bayraktar TB3 with Roketsan's SUNGUR Man-Portable Air-Defense System (MANPADS). This was reported by
BAE Systems, Moog Test Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle C-UAS Prototype in Live Fire...
In a recent live fire demonstration, BAE Systems and Moog tested its Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle (AMPV) Counter-Unmanned Aircraft System (C-UAS) prototype at the Big Sandy range in Kingman, Arizona. The demonstration showcased the prototype's capability to detect, track, identify, and engage both stationary and moving aerial and ground targets in various realistic battlefield scenarios
Iran Army Receives Tens of New Locally-Developed Combat, Reconnaissance Drones
The Islamic Republic of Iran Army has taken delivery of a number of strategic combat, reconnaissance, destruction, and radar drones, designed and manufactured domestically in collaboration with the Iranian Defense Ministry. The ceremony was attended by Chief Commander of the Army Major General Abdolrahim Mousavi and Defense Minister Brigadier General Mohammad Reza Ashtiani, Iranian state-owned media
Rosoboronexport to Present "Combat Proven" UAVs at UMEX 2024
Rosoboronexport, a subsidiary of the Rostec State Corporation, will display a range of “combat proven” drones at the upcoming Sixth International Unmanned Systems Exhibition and Conference (UMEX 2024) scheduled to take place from January 23-25, in Abu Dhabi, U.A
DragonFire Laser Achieves UK's First High-Power Firing Against Aerial Targets
The DragonFire laser directed energy weapon (LDEW) system has achieved the first high-power firing of a laser weapon against aerial targets in the UK. The successful trial took place at the MOD Hebrides Range, showcasing the advanced capabilities of this futuristic military laser
Su-30 'Flanker' Fighters, Akinci UAVs Join Ethiopian Arsenal
Ethiopia has bolstered its military capabilities with the recent acquisition of Sukhoi Su-30 'Flanker' fighters and Baykar Bayraktar Akıncı armed unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). The Ethiopian National Defense Force (FDRE Defense Force) announced the arrival of the Su-30s on January 16, along with the undisclosed number of Akıncı UAVs
Integration of U.A.E.-produced Desert Sting Ammo into Turkish Bayraktar TB2...
Baykar and EDGE Group have commenced integration activities for the Desert Sting 16 precision-guided munition into the Bayraktar TB2 Unmanned Aerial Vehicle. The integration process is anticipated to conclude by the end of the year, followed by the incorporation of other payloads onto additional Baykar platforms
First 6 Rafales for the Croatian Air Force just Landed in Zagreb
Rostec firm Develops Portable Radar to Detect Drones at Ultra-low Altitudes
Oshkosh Defense Secures $40M Contract Extension for ROGUE-Fires UGV
European Defence Fund Supports STORE Project to Enhance Land Forces' Imaging Systems...
Development Trends in Unmanned Surface Vessels
Unmanned surface vessels (USVs) have caught the attention of the world following their spectacular success in sinking Russian warships in...
Have Iran-Israel Missile Attacks Enabled Mutual Deterrence?
Iran's April 13-14 missile strike against Israel marks a paradigm shift in Tehran's approach to Israel; from previously relying on...
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...