First Flight of Second British Protector RG Mk1 RPA in August
The Royal Air Force (RAF) is set to see the first flight of its second Protector RG Mk1 Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA)
Improved Iranian Kamikaze Drones Used in Devastating Attack on Ukraine
Russia has deployed an upgraded version of the Geran-2 kamikaze drone in an attack on the port of Izmail in the Odessa region. The strike involved at least ten low-observable drones targeting key infrastructure, as shown in footage shared by the
MBDA Unveils Unique Anti-Drone Concept
MBDA introduced a new effector concept for its Sky Warden counter-uncrewed aerial systems (C-UAS) modular solution at the Farnborough International Airshow 2024. This ground-launched anti-air munition is designed to target threats from small uncrewed aircraft systems (sUAS) and loitering munitions, specifically Class 1 and smaller Class 2
Boeing to Collaborate with Antonov on Overhaul of Drones Used by Ukraine
Boeing and the Antonov Company have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to explore collaborative opportunities in defense projects, with a particular focus on drones. The agreement aims to support the development of Ukraine's defense industry and economy
GE Aerospace, Kratos Partner to Develop UAV Engines
GE Aerospace and Kratos Turbine Technologies signed a Memorandum of Understanding to jointly develop small engines that could potentially power unmanned aerial systems (UAS), collaborative combat aircraft, and similar applications. The partnership builds on an existing joint development agreement and includes full-scale engine production
Ukrainian Air Defense Shoots Down New Type of Russian Attack Drone
Ukrainian air defense units in the Kyiv region intercepted and destroyed a new type of Russian attack drone during a missile attack on July 20. The incident was documented with photographs released on the
First Flight of MQ-9B Drone With P&W’s Powerful PT6 E-Series Engine...
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) flew a MQ-9B SkyGuardian Remotely Piloted Aircraft on July 15, 2024, with a PT6 E-Series model turboprop engine supplied by Pratt & Whitney Canada. Representatives from GA-ASI and Pratt & Whitney witnessed the first flight of the PT6 engine on MQ-9B, which lasted 44 minutes and demonstrated exemplary handling and acceleration
Russia Develops "Leshiy" Anti-Drone System to Protect Military Vehicles
Roselectronics, a subsidiary of state-controlled Rostec, has introduced a new mobile system named "Leshiy" designed to protect military vehicles from drone attacks. According to a
Ukraine's Vector Drones Enhanced with AI Sensors for Reconnaissance
Quantum-Systems, a German UAV manufacturer, has announced that its Vector reconnaissance drones in Ukraine are now equipped with artificial intelligence (AI) sensors. This
Ukraine Tests Jet Drone for Air Target Interception
Ukrainian developers have demonstrated flight tests of the Bullet unmanned aerial vehicle system, a jet-powered drone specifically engineered to intercept enemy reconnaissance and attack drones and helicopters. Footage released by the developers shows an experimental airplane-type drone taking off from a concrete pavement, executing flight maneuvers, and then landing
Russia's UEC Partners with Reynolds LLC to Develop Gas Turbine UAV Engines
Rostec-owned United Engine Corporation (UEC) and Reynolds LLC have officially disclosed their merger to develop small-sized gas turbine engines tailored unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), with thrust capacities up to 200 kgf. Plans to form a merger was revealed at the Innoprom international industrial exhibition
Netherlands Allocates €20M for 1 Million First Person View Drones for Ukraine
The Netherlands has pledged €20 million towards a collective effort aimed at supplying Ukraine with 1 million First Person View (FPV) drones. These drones, operated remotely with the pilot viewing through VR glasses, are part of Ukraine's urgent request for aid in countering Russian military superiority
Belgium Gets U.S. Clearance to Buy Small Diameter Bombs for F-35 Jets...
Hanwha Introduces New KF-21 Engine Prototype at FIA-24
Russia's UEC Opens Plant to Speed up Engine Production for MC-21, SSJ...
Israel Aerospace Unveils ‘WIND DEMON’ Stealthy Air-To-Surface Cruise Missile at FIA-24
NATO’s Intensified Exercises a Prep to Attack Russia?
Recent NATO exercises such as the BALTOPS-24, Steadfast Defender 2024 and its first-ever Basic Fighter Maneuvers exercise have been its...
Precision in the Skies: The Evolution of Loitering Munitions
Loitering munitions - drones that hover over a target and blow up near it - have become the weapon of...
Is the Patriot Air Defense System Outdated?
After Israel revealed its decision to decommission its U
Russia's Growing Influence in Africa: Arms Sales and Military Bases
Russia's expanding influence in Africa, demonstrated by arms sales, military deployments, and diplomatic engagements, reflects a significant geopolitical shift on...
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...