Indian UAV Crashes in Chinese Territory, New Delhi Clarifies
An Indian unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) intruded into Chinas airspace and crashed evoking strong reaction from the Chinese MoD, state-run Chinese media outlets reported. The Indian UAV intruded into China's airspace and crashed recently, and China's border troops have conducted identification and verification over the vehicle, Xinhua reported quoting Zhang Shuili,...
S Korean Army to set up Attack Drone Unit
South Korean Army will set up a combat unit of drones next year to counter North Koreas threats. The drone units will be called ‘dronebot, a combination of the words, ‘drone and ‘robot, Yonhap quoted an unnamed official as saying Tuesday
CybAero Demonstrates Flights for Belgian Navy
CybAero has performed demonstrations flights for the Belgian Navy. Two separate flights were conducted during the demonstration to show the systems operational performance in both daylight and darkness, the company said in a statement Monday
USAF Awards $17.4M Contract To Integrate Laser Small Diameter Bomb Onto Reaper...
The US Air force has awarded a contract estimated almost $17.4 million to General Atomics to integrate laser small diameter bomb onto the MQ-9 Reaper drone
Singapore Army's UAVs Deployed in Afghanistan
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) from Singapore's UAV Command have been deployed in the fight against terror in Afghanistan, Second Minister for Defence Mr Ong Ye Kung said on November 24. Speaking after visiting the UAC command base at at Murai Camp, Kung said, "Our UAVs have been deployed to Afghanistan to...
Elta Awarded $39 Million for Counter UAS Systems
Elta has been awarded a not-to-exceed $39 million contract action for counter unmanned aerial system supplies. This contract provides counter unmanned aerial system in support of US Strategic Command joint emergent operational needs, the US department of defense said in a statement Thursday
Chinese AV500 Unmanned Attack Chopper Conducts Firing Test in Tibet
Chinese AV500W unmanned attack helicopter conducted firing tests at 4,300 meters altitude in Qinghai province on Nov 18, China Daily reported. Three unmanned helicopters made test flights recently on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, according to Jiangxi provincial office of science, technology and industry for national defence officials Thursday
Malaysia's Air Force Seeking Advanced Drone Technology
The Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) is seeking high technology unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) to boost its air defence capabilities. Air Force chief Tan Sri Affendi Buang was quoted as saying by Bernama that RMAF was aware the uses of UAV technology had many advantages apart from functioning more extensively
Indian Navy’s Searcher Drone Crashes Shortly After Take-off
The Indian Navys unmanned aerial vehicle operated by the Southern Naval Command crashed in Kochi. “The UAV, which was on a routine surveillance sortie, crashed around 10
Indian Army Issues RFI to Purchase 60 Short Range Surveillance Drones
The Indian Army has issued a Request for Information (RFI) to purchase 60 specialized Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) that can stay in air for 10 hours continuously. The RFI states that the Indian Ministry of Defence intends to procure Short Range Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS) for the Indian Defence Forces
China Unveils High-speed VTOL Attack, Reconnaissance Drone
China has revealed a high-speed vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) attack drone fitted with a unique eight rotor electrical engines. The eight rotors enable the 170 Kg maximum-take-off-weight drone to achieve a top speed of 60kmph at an altitude of 3000 meters which is nearly twice of conventional VTOL drones equipped with four rotor engines
Ukrainian New Tactical Drone, ‘Horlytsya’ Completes First Flight
Ukraine has performed the first flight of a prototype of new tactical Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV), ‘Horlytsya. "Today, the first flight tests of the operational-tactical UAV "Horlytsya", produced by the "Antonov" state enterprise, have already taken place
First Crewless Boat Piloted Remotely in UK Waters
Rockets Fired at Israel as Ceasefire Decision with Hezbollah Looms
Poland, Slovakia to Ink Ammunition Production Agreement Soon
Singapore Decommissions Final Two Challenger-Class Submarines
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...