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U.S.A.F.’s B-2 Bomber Returns 91 Days Early to Operations After Maintenance Upgrade...

October 22, 2024 @ 07:46 AM

The B-2 bomber “Spirit of Nebraska”

U.S. Army Orders Black Hornet 4 Nano-Drones

October 22, 2024 @ 07:30 AM

Teledyne FLIR Defense has won a five-year contract worth up to $91 million to provide its Black Hornet 4 Personal Reconnaissance Systems to the United States Army. The nano-unmanned aerial systems (UAS) are being acquired under the Soldier Borne Sensor (SBS) program, Phase II

Netherlands Allocates €42.6M for First Drone Order Under €400M Action Plan

October 21, 2024 @ 09:37 AM

The Netherlands has entered into a partnership with DeltaQuad, a Dutch company, to provide Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) drones to Ukraine. The Dutch Ministry of Defence has committed €42

PBS Group Develops New Jet Engine for Drones in Partnership with Ukraine's...

October 21, 2024 @ 07:43 AM

Czech company PBS Group, in collaboration with Ukrainian firm Ivchenko Progress, has developed the AL-PBS-350, a powerful jet engine designed specifically for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). “In cooperation with the Ukrainian company Ivchenko Progress, PBS jointly developed a new type of powerful jet engine AI-PBS-350 for unmanned aerial vehicles, which are...

British Laser Self-Protection System for A400M Airlifter, Shadow R2 Spy Plane Clears...

October 21, 2024 @ 07:00 AM

The Royal Air Force (RAF) is one step closer to outfitting its aircrews with a laser self-protection system after live-fire trials neutralized multiple infrared heat-seeking missiles simultaneously. The

NATO to Improve SATCOM Capabilities, Advances Next-Gen Multi-Role Rotorcraft Development

October 18, 2024 @ 09:10 AM

NATO has announced plans to enhance its satellite communications in the Arctic region and advance the development of a new generation multi-role rotorcraft during the Defence Minister's Meeting in Brussels on Thursday. These

Rostec Unveils IGLA Anti-Drone Cartridges at Moscow International Exhibition

October 17, 2024 @ 12:18 PM

Rostec has introduced its IGLA anti-drone cartridges for LEX series firearms at the ORЁLEXPO exhibition in Moscow, which runs from October 17 to 20, 2024. These cartridges are designed to neutralize small unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and utilize a dense shot pattern to penetrate both metal and plastic components of drones

AeroVironment Unveils P550 eVTOL UAS

October 17, 2024 @ 08:13 AM

AeroVironment (AV) has launched the P550 autonomous Group 2 eVTOL uncrewed aircraft system (UAS) at the Association of the United States Armys (AUSA) Annual Meeting. The P550 enhances battlefield adaptability and operational readiness through a Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA) and AI-driven autonomy

Thales Conducts First Demo of Drone Swarms with Varying Autonomy Levels

October 17, 2024 @ 04:21 AM

Thales conducted the first-ever flight tests of its COHESION drone swarm demonstrator on October 16, showcasing varying levels of autonomy. Powered by Artificial Intelligence (AI) and intelligent agents, the drones demonstrated autonomous capabilities designed to reduce operator workload while maintaining human control during critical mission phases

France Tests First Homegrown Kamikaze Drone, Set to Deliver to Ukraine

October 16, 2024 @ 05:00 PM

France has tested its first domestically-developed loitering munition, also known as a kamikaze drone, announced French Minister of the Armed Forces, Sébastien Lecornu

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