China Launches Pilot Traffic Management Program for UAVs
China has launched a pilot traffic management program for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province. The trial program contains a new online platform for UAV management, which could offer services such as quick approval of flight applications, real-time flight paths, quick verification of identities...
US Marine Corps Orders 64 InstantEye Mk-3 GEN5-D1 SUAS systems
InstantEye Robotics has secured a contract with the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) in support of PMA-263, the Navy and Marine Corps Small Tactical Unmanned Aircraft Systems (SUAS) Program Office, to field 32 InstantEye Mk-3 GEN5-D1 SUAS systems (64 aircraft). This procurement is being executed in support of a United States...
IAI Elta Unit Launches Enhanced Drone Detection System
Elta unit of Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has unveiled an enhanced version of its Drone Guard system, which detects, identifies and disrupts the operation of small drones. Small drones pose potential threats such as unwanted intelligence gathering, smuggling and even as weapon carriers
Beijing’s Beihang UAS Seeking Order To Export BZK-005E UAV
Chinas Beihang, UAS (Unmanned Aircraft System) Technology is seeking its first international order for its export-specific BZK-005E Medium-Altitude Long-Endurance Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (MALE UAV). Export licence for the air vehicle was issued in September this year
Trial UAV Traffic Management Program Launched in China
China has launched a pilot traffic management program for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) on Monday in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province. The program contains a new online platform for UAV management, which could offer services such as quick approval of flight applications, real-time flight paths, quick verification of identities and information...
Northrop Grumman to Supply Three Global Hawk UAVs to Japan for $489M
Northrop Grumman has won $489 million contract for the supply of three RQ-4 Global Hawk block 30i air vehicles to Japan. The contract includes enhanced integrated sensor suite payload for all the three air vehicles, two ground control elements, spares and support equipment, system engineering and program management tasks required to execute, manage, control, and report on all program activities, and a site survey, US Department of Defense said in a statement Monday
First French Air Force Reaper Drone Crashes
A French Air Force Reaper drone crashed in a desert area a few kilometres away from the Barkhane track without causing any casualties. The drone crashed around 1:00 am, Paris time last Saturday
General Atomics Pips Israel Aerospace in UAV Sales to Belgium, Australia
General Atomics beat Israel Aerospace Industries in two huge deals worth an approximate $1.2 billion in unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) sales to Australia and Belgium
Australian Defense Forces Selects General Atomics MQ-9 Predator Drones
The Australian Government has selected General Atomics (GA-ASI) Reaper UAVs to provide the Armed Remotely Piloted Aircraft System under Project Air 7003 for the Australian Defense Forces (ADF). “We look forward to providing our world-leading RPAS to meet the Air 7003 requirements,” said Linden Blue, CEO of GA-ASI
Northrop Grumman to Provide Training, Logistics Support for South Korea's Global Hawk...
Northrop Grumman has inked a deal with South Korean Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) to provide Republic of Korea Global Hawk HUAV (High-altitude Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) fleet with Contractor Logistics Support (CLS). The contract includes providing timely site activation in South Korea, complete training packages for pilots, operators and maintainers of the system; and a team of subject matter experts to provide seamless on-site and reach-back CLS support, the company said in a statement Wednesday
Naval Group, Dutch Atmos to Cooperate on UAVs
Dutch UAV manufacturer, Atmos has been selected by Naval Group for the testing of its fixed-wing VTOL (Vertical Take Off and Landing) UAV solution for evaluation purposes. Atmos UAVs fixed-wing vertical take-off and landing solution presents key operational opportunities for navies
Check Point Researchers Rectify Vulnerability in DJI’s User Identification Process
DJI and Check Point Researchers shared details of a potential vulnerability in the user identification process within DJIs online Forum that could have enabled an attacker to gain access to user's account. In a report submitted in accordance with DJI's Bug Bounty Program, Researchers discovered that DJI's platforms used a token to identify registered users across different aspects of the customer experience, making it a target for hackers looking for ways to access accounts
UK Minister Warns of Russian Cyber Attacks on NATO Members, Businesses
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
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...