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Poland to Create “Drone Army” Consisting of Unmanned Aerial, Ground and Maritime...

April 25, 2025 @ 06:40 AM

Poland has announced the creation of a new "drone army" consisting of unmanned aerial, ground, surface, and underwater systems, as part of a broader strategy to modernize its armed forces and strengthen national defense capabilities. The

China’s AG600 Amphibious Aircraft Receives Type Certificate in Beijing

April 24, 2025 @ 09:03 AM

Chinas domestically developed AG600 amphibious aircraft has officially received its

Kyrgyzstan Buys 2 South Korean KUH-1 Surion Helicopters Worth $71M

April 24, 2025 @ 07:55 AM

Kyrgyzstan has acquired two KUH-1 helicopters from South Korea for $71 million to boost its national search and rescue capabilities, according to a statement from the Kyrgyz Ministry of Defense. The helicopters, designed specifically for search and rescue missions, will be added to an existing fleet that includes H-125 and H-145...

Netherlands to Upgrade Apache/Chinook Helicopters, Acquire Maritime Drones and Armored Vehicles

April 24, 2025 @ 07:22 AM

The Netherlands is moving forward with a major military modernization effort that includes the acquisition of maritime drones, armored tracked vehicles, and upgrades to key helicopters, the Ministry of Defence

Netherlands to Spend $352M on Drones, AI in 2025

April 24, 2025 @ 07:06 AM

The Netherlands will invest €310 million ($352 million) this year to expand its use of drones and artificial intelligence (AI) across its defense operations, according to State Secretary of Defense Gijs Tuinman. “This year I want to invest 310 million euros in unmanned systems and scaling up other innovations

Bayraktar TB3 Completes Four AI-Driven Sorties from TCG Anadolu Carrier

April 23, 2025 @ 08:53 AM

Bayraktar TB3, the worlds first unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) designed to operate from short-runway vessels, has completed four fully autonomous sorties from the TCG Anadolu during test operations in the Gulf of Saros

Philippines Awaits Formal U.S. Offer on Proposed F-16 Fighter Jet Deal

April 23, 2025 @ 07:14 AM

The Philippine government has not yet received a formal offer from the United States for the proposed sale of F-16 fighter jets, Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. said Wednesday, despite a U

Ukraine Tests First Swedish Saab-340 AEW Aircraft

April 23, 2025 @ 05:59 AM

Ukraine has reportedly received the first of two Swedish Saab 340 Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) aircraft from Sweden, a development that could raise concerns for Russia. The Swedish-made aircraft, designated ASC 890 and equipped with the Erieye radar system, made its reported maiden test flight over the Lviv region in western Ukraine, according to Ukrainian media outlet UNIAN

Rostec Begins Testing ‘Friend or Foe’ System for Drones

April 23, 2025 @ 04:28 AM

Russias Rostec State Corporation has started testing a new drone identification system that works on a “friend or foe” basis, automatically recognizing friendly unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) at distances up to 100 km and altitudes up to 5 km. Developed by Rosel, a holding within Rostec, the system uses a lightweight onboard transponder—just 90 grams in weight—with low power consumption, enabling its integration into various drone types, including both civilian and special-purpose UAVs

AV Secures $46.6M Contract with Italian MoD for JUMP 20 VTOL Drones

April 22, 2025 @ 10:22 AM

AeroVironment has secured a $46.6 million contract from the Italian Ministry of Defense for the delivery of the JUMP 20 vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) medium uncrewed aircraft system (MUAS)

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