Boeing’s Insitu Inc Awarded $7.7 Million For ScanEagle UAV Sale To Iraq
Boeing subsidiary, Insitu Inc is being awarded $7.7 million contract against a previously issued basic ordering agreement for the procurement of six ScanEagle unmanned aircraft systems to the government of Iraq
US Marines Demo Print-on-the-go Drones
Micro drones which can be printed on the field for instant reconnaissance missions were demonstrated by US Marines as part of operation 'Inherent Resolve' to drive out ISIS Militants from Iraq and Syria. The Nibbler drone was created through 3D printing to be low cost, easily repaired and have simple...
Chinese Amphibious Drone Ready for Military, Commercial Operations
A Chinese unmanned, amphibious aircraft to transport supplies to islands and to be used in military applications with special sensors is ready for operations according to its manufacturer. Liu Jiandong, founder and chairman of UVS Intelligence System, a privately owned drone-maker in Shanghai, said mass production of its U650 seaplane has...
China’s CH-5 Attack Drone Completes Live-Fire Exercise
Chinas unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) attack and reconnaissance drone designated CH-5, completed a live-fire exercise earlier this month. The CH-5 also called “Caihong (Rainbow) 5,” is the latest drone developed by the Chinese Academy of Aerospace and Aerodynamics
Iranian Drones Destroy Islamic State Bases in Syria
Irans Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) drones have destroyed several terrorists, equipment and weapons belonging to Islamic State (IS) in Syria. According to an IRINN TV report on Sunday, during the IRGC operations carried out in Syrias eastern Dayr al-Zawr province, many terrorists were killed in the attacks, which also destroyed...
Jail, Fine for Flying Drones Illegally in Thailand
Flying drones over security installations, hospitals and over 300 meters will attract a one year jail sentence or a fine of 40,000 baht in Thailand. The Thai Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) is stepping up its suppression of illegal drone activities amidst security fears
India Eyes $8 Billion Worth 100 Avenger Predator Drones from US
India has plans to buy 100 jet propelled Avenger predator drones from the US costing an estimated $8 billion for the Indian Air Force (IAF). Besides joint projects under the bilateral Defence Technology and Trade Initiative (DTTI), in her first major engagement with a foreign counterpart, defence minister Nirmala Sitharaman talks on September 26 with the US officials will focus on India-US defence cooperation, maritime security, avenger predator drones, counter-terrorism and other major issues of mutual concern, the sources added
RAF Drone Pilots Fighting Islamic State to Get Medals
The UKs Royal Air Force drone pilots who fight against Islamic State terrorists could be awarded medals for serving the nation. "The changing character of warfare provides new challenges; not just about how we fight but also how we recognize and support those who serve,” UKs Defense Secretary Michael Fallon was quoted as saying by
Israeli Patriot Missile Shoots Down Iranian-made Drone Over Golan Heights
Israel has said that it has shot down an spy drone operated by Hezbollah militant group on the Israeli bordrer with Syria, the Israeli Defense Forces said. “The drone took off from a Damascus military airport and was on a surveillance mission near Israel's border
Boeing, Lockheed to Compete for US Navy’s Unmanned Autonomous Submarine Competition
Boeing and Lockheed Martin will be competing for a competition for unmanned submarines that can navigate autonomously for the US Navy. Boeing has developed a 51-foot long vessel, ‘Echo Voyager as part of the bid process for the US Navys unmanned submarines competition
Lockheed Martin Unveils Lightweight Canister Launched UAS at DSEI 2017
Lockheed Martin has unveiled a small lightweight, canister launched unmanned aircraft system (UAS), Outrider, at the Defence and Security Equipment International (DSEI). Outrider has been designed by engineers at Lockheed Martin UK's Havant facility in partnership with Wirth Research
AUDS Counter-Drone System Upgraded For Countering Swarm Attacks
AUDS counter-UAS defence system fully integrated military grade detect-track-identify-defeat counter-drone solution, has been upgraded to be deployed on military and commercial security and surveillance vehicles. The AUDS system, already deployed and in 24/7 operations, was developed in 2015 by a consortium of UK defence companies including Blighter Surveillance Systems, Chess Dynamics and Enterprise Control Systems
Netherlands Retires Zr.Ms. Makkum Minehunter after 40 Years of Service
L3Harris Wins $999M U.S. Navy Communications Contract
Russia Prepares Response after Ukrainian ATACMS Strikes
Pentagon, Lockheed Martin Reach Agreement for Two More Lots of F-35 Fighters
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...