Northrop to Support US Navy’s MQ-4C Triton UAS Program
Northrop Grumman has won a $89 million contract from the United States (US) Navy to provide sustainment and engineering services in support of the MQ-4C Triton Unmanned Aircraft System. Additionally, this contract procures the technical expertise of field service representatives, logisticians and test support to ensure MQ-4C air vehicles and mission...
AFRL XQ-58A Valkyrie Long-range Subsonic UAV Demonstrator Completes First Flight
The XQ-58A Valkyrie demonstrator, a long-range, high subsonic unmanned air vehicle completed its inaugural flight March 5, 2019 at Yuma Proving Grounds, Arizona. The Air Force Research Laboratory partnered with Kratos Unmanned Aerial Systems to develop the XQ-58A
Ukraine Receives Turkish Armed UAV, Plans Unmanned Systems JV with Ankara
Ukraine has taken Delivery of Bayraktar TB2 Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAVs) from Turkey and plans to set up a joint venture to produce components for modern unmanned technology. "Modern Bayraktar TB2 unmanned aerial vehicles are already in Ukraine," Ukrainian president Petro Poroshenko said in a Twitter post
Israeli Roboteam to Join Italian Police
Israeli unmanned ground vehicle manufacturer Roboteam has won an Italian government tender to supply it with 40 tactical ground robotic systems for an approximate $10 million. Roboteam will team with Italian BMD Spa to supply the robotic platforms to the Carabinieri, the national gendarmerie of Italy, Globes reported Thursday
Iran Launches Mass-production of Combat Drone
Iran has launched mass-production of unmanned combat aerial vehicle, Kaman-12. The Iranian Air Force (IRIAF) officially unveiled the production line of the drone on Thursday in Tehran, PressTV reported
Northrop Signs Triton Industry Deal With Australia at Avalon Airshow
Northrop Grumman has signed an agreement with the Australian government to expand its engagement with local industry on programmes including the MQ-4C Triton unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) in a contract that was inked during the Avalon airshow. In June 2018, the Australian government outlined a commitment to procure six MQ-4C Triton UAVs, with all platforms planned to be operational by the mid-2020s
Schiebel Demonstrates Camcopter S-100 UAS to European Oil and Gas Corp
Schiebel conducted trials of its Camcopter S-100 Unmanned Air System (UAS) for a European oil and gas corporation in Rivers State, Nigeria, from 27 to 30 January 2019. The international oil and gas industry has shown increasing interest in employing UAS to effectively monitor and control oil and gas infrastructure, both onshore and offshore
Boeing 'Loyal Wingman' Drone Uses AI to Collaborate with UAVs, Aircraft
Boeing showed a model of its newest Drone, ‘Loyal Wingman, which can collaborate with UAVs and Aircraft for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance missions as part of its ‘Airpower Teaming System concept displayed at the Australian air show currently underway. To be built by Boeing Australia, the drone is meant for export to a wide selection of countries
IAI’s New Loitering Munition “Mini Harpy” Debuts at Aero India-2019
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has unveiled its new loitering munition “Mini Harpy” at the ongoing Aero India 2019 airshow. The suicide drone, like its larger counterpart, flies over an area until a target is spotted
Azerbaijan to Acquire Israeli Aeronautics' Orbiter 1K Drones
Azerbaijan has inked a deal with Israeli firm Aeronautics for Orbiter 1K "suicide" drones. The two year contract is worth $13 million, The Jerusalem Post reported Sunday
Self-exploding Kalashnikov Drone Unveiled At IDEX-2019
Russia's Kalashnikov drone capable of self-exploding on approaching a target was unveiled on Sunday during the IDEX-2019 arms exhibition being held at the United Arab Emirates. The drone, Kamikaze KYB, has completed all the tests and is ready for use
India Approves Purchase Of 54 Israeli Harop Drones
The Indian defense ministry has accorded the purchase of 54 Harop attack drones from Israel. "A proposal to acquire these 54 attack drones was approved by the Defence Ministry at a high-level meeting last week," ANI reported Wednesday quoting defense sources as saying
Denmark to Reorient Patrol Ships Design for Arctic Operations
UAE's Edge Signs Contract with Hungary to Supply CARACAL Sniper Rifles
Russian Su-57 Jet to Set the Skies on Fire at Aero India
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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