Rostec to Kick-start Serial Production of Robotic Convertiplanes
Rostecs Roselektronika and Aeroxo, a Russian start-up, are planning to begin serial production of robotic convertiplanes, the type of aircraft that utilizes rotor power for vertical takeoff and landing and converts to fixed-wing lift in normal flight. Applications include transportation of goods, control of ice conditions in the Far North, as...
America Developing ‘Transformer’ Military Drones that Changes Shape Mid-Flight
Some of the cool concepts that we see in Hollywood movies may soon be a reality with US Army Researchers working on autonomous air vehicles that can change shape mid-flight. On June 16, researchers with the U
Chinese University Develops Ground, Air Mobility Drone
A drone that can move on ground and fly depending upon its mission has been developed by the Tsinghua University in China. This first-of-its-kind drone is equipped with a four-wheel drive system to move over rough and mountainous terrain besides a quadcopter system for vertical take-off and flight,
Turkish Military to Receive Over 500 Kamikaze Kargu Drones Soon
Turkish firm STM is preparing to deliver over 500 Kamikaze Kargu unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to the military soon. These autonomous rotary wing attack drones entered Turkish Armed Forces inventory around a year ago,
Aerovironment to Provide Raven and Puma 3 AE Drones to NATO Support...
AeroVironment announced its receipt of two orders totaling $9.8 million from the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) to provide Raven and Puma 3 AE tactical unmanned aircraft systems and spares
First 3 Thales mini-drones Authorized for Delivery to French Army
The French MODs armaments procurement agency, DGA has authorized the delivery of three ‘Spy Ranger mini-drones made by Thales to the French Army. Following verification operations on site of Thales and on the DGA Techniques site, the DGA has authorized the delivery by Thales to the French Army of the first three mini-systems (SMDR), a DGA release said today
Turkish Bayraktar Drone is 'Copied' from Israeli UAVs: Russian media
Israel has shared technology of its Aerostar and Heron UAVs with Turkey to manufacture Bayraktar drones, successful in the Syrian and Libyan battlegrounds, a Russian news outlet has alleged. Besides sharing similar appearance, the drones have a single turboprop engine
Some 23 Russian Pantsir Air Defense Systems Destroyed in Syria, Libya: Reports
At least 23 Pantsir air defense systems have been destroyed by Turkish Bayraktar TB2 and Anka-S combat drones in Syria and Libya. Eight more Russian missile systems and 15 combat vehicles were blown up in Middle East conflicts and in Africa respectively, reports Ukraines
USAF Combat Drone to be Pitted against Manned Jet to Develop AI...
Air Force researchers are working on a combat drone that can take down a piloted plane in an air-to-air combat with the goal of pitting the two against each other in July 2021. “Its a bold, bold idea
Kawasaki Developing “Flying Pickup Truck” Powered by Ninja Motorcycle Engines
A large hybrid drone, capable of carrying 200 kg cargo, being developed by Japans Kawasaki Heavy Industries has successfully completed a hover test last month. The test model measures about 7m long, 5m wide and 2m tall, and the purpose is to test its technical possibility of a payload capacity of over 200kg and a cruising range of over 100km to function as a “flying pickup truck”
Boeing Australia to Share Loyal Wingman System Design with UK
Boeing Australia on Tuesday said it will share Loyal Wingman (Boeing Airpower Teaming System) design material with the United Kingdom. “We have secured a first-of-type permit from the Australian Government and Department of Defense that will enable us to share critical Airpower Teaming System design material with the United Kingdom,” Boeing said in a Twitter post
QinetiQ to Build Drone Flight Test Range in Australia
QinetiQ Australia has been awarded a contract to design and construct an unmanned aerial systems (UAS) flight test range (FTR) on behalf of the Queensland Government. The FTR will be located at Cloncurry Aerodrome in North West Queensland and will consist of access to a commercial quality runway, dedicated hangar and workshop, range control centre, range control system including a primary surveillance radar and other surveillance and tracking equipment, dedicated airspace and regulatory approvals for UAS FTR operations
British Army Declares Readiness to Counter Russian Threats
Australia Delivers Guardian-Class Patrol Boat to Fiji
Australia, India Agree on Air-to-Air Refuelling Cooperation
New Dutch-made Satellite to Strengthen Military Intelligence by 2027
Russian Su-57 and Chinese J-20 as Alternatives to the American F-35 Stealth Fighter
As the Russian Su-57 stealth fighter jet enters serial production, the debate over how it stacks up against the American...
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...