MQ-9 Surveillance Drone Upgraded with High Capacity Communication Capability
An MQ-9 Reaper drone featuring an upgraded satellite communications capability took part in a recent exercise. On May 27, the U
Kalashnikov Sets up Loitering Munitions Manufacturing Facility
Kalashnikov Concern has established a new facility to manufacture guided loitering munitions. The complexes are designed for high-precision destruction of remote single and group enemy ground targets, Rostec said in a release
S.Korea Develops Lightweight Carbon Fiber for UAVs
The Defense Science Research Institute, part of South Koreas Agency for Defense Development (ADD) has transformed domestic carbon fiber into advanced aerospace composite material for use on drones. The development of the material began in 2020
Turkish Aerospace to Export Three Customised ANKA Drone Systems to Malaysia
Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) signed a contract to export three specially customised ANKA drone systems to Malaysia for approximately $100 million.The ANKAs for Malaysia are equipped with with satellite control capability besides radars specific to Malaysia's needs
Russia Trials Drone-based Version of Krasnopol Guided Artillery
A pilot project involving a drone-based version of the Krasnopol guided artillery munition has been carried out by Russias Rostec State Corporation. Rostecs High Precision Systems told TASS during the MILEX-2023 arms and equipment expo that the development of the modified drone-based guided munition is complete
Russian BAS-200 Drone Tested at Maximum Distance from Control Center
Russian Helicopters, a subsidiary of Rostec State Corporation has tested the BAS-200 drone for a communication channel range that exceeded 80 km. This confirmed the high efficiency of the UAV when performing monitoring and search and rescue tasks over large areas
Captured First-Person-View Drone to Give Russia Insights into American UAV Technology
Russia has captured a drone in Ukraine that represents the latest in American UAV technology- called the First-Person-View (FPV) drone, which enables soldiers to see deep into enemy territory without the drone being detected. Dmitry Kuzyakin, head of Russias Center of Complex Unmanned Solutions, revealed details of the new drone to Russian government-owned
U.S. Marine Corps Receives First New-Build MQ-9A UAS
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) handed over the first new-build MQ-9A Extended Range (ER) UAS to the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) on April 19, 2023. The delivery of the first new-build MQ-9A ER is part of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force (MAGTF) Unmanned Expeditionary (MUX) Program
French DGA, Airbus test UAS VSR700 in Operational Configuration
Airbus Helicopters and the French Armament General Directorate (DGA) conducted tests the unmanned aerial system (UAS) VSR700 for the first time in an operational configuration from a ship at sea. At the beginning of May, the
Ukraine to Get ‘Hundreds’ of New Long-range Kamikaze Drones
The United Kingdom has promised to supply hundreds of new air defense missiles and long-range kamikaze drones to Ukraine to help it fend off Russian invasion. The declared flight range of these drones exceeds 200 km
U.S. Marines to Deploy MQ-9 Reaper UAV in Indo-Pacific
The United States' Marine Corps recently received the first of eight MQ-9 Reapers, which was delivered under a joint contract with the U.S
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MQ-9 Surveillance Drone Upgraded with High Capacity Communication Capability
Ukraine, Russia Brace for Major Tank Battles
The coming months could see major tank battles between Ukraine and Russia as Kyiv has received or is expected to...
How Russia’s Tornado-S MLRS is Outgunning & Outnumbering HIMARS in Ukraine
Russias "Tornado-S" Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) has a greater range, a highly accurate guidance system and is deployed in...
The Rise and Rise of South Korea’s Arms Exports
South Koreas defense exports more than doubled from $7 billion in 2021 to over $15 billion in 2022 so far,...
Is Superior Electronic Warfare Capability Giving Russia an Edge in Ukraine?
Russia has deployed a variety of electronic warfare (EW) systems in its war with Ukraine causing disruptions of communications between...
