U.K. Trials First Crewed-Uncrewed Teaming Demonstrations with Autonomous Drone
QinetiQ has conducted the U.K
Kalashnikov Presents New Mini-Reconnaissance UAV ‘Karakurt’ to Russian Defense Ministry
Russia's Kalashnikov Concern recently conducted a demonstration of its new unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), including the Karakurt, for specialists from the Russian Ministry of Defense. During the demonstration, the company also showcased the SKAT 350 M reconnaissance drone and the Quasimacht equipment lifting system to the ministry
U.S.A.F. Selects Anduril, General Atomics for Collaborative Combat Aircraft Program...
The U.S
AeroVironment Unveils Artificial Intelligence Capability, Autonomy Kit for Drones
AeroVironment (AV) has announced the introduction of its Autonomy Retrofit Kit (ARK) and AVACORE software aimed at advancing autonomy and machine learning capabilities for autonomous systems. The ARK and AVACORE technologies are designed to enhance the effectiveness of AV's existing UAS platforms, including the Puma 3 AE and Puma LE, and...
General Atomics' Mojave UAS Destroys Static Targets in Live-Fire Tests
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) has confirmed that its Mojave Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) conducted live-fire tests against static targets on April 13, 2024, at the Yuma Proving Ground in Arizona
AeroVironment Awarded $8.9M Contract for Marine Corps Precision Fires Program
AeroVironment (AV) has secured a contract with the U.S
WB Group Signs Contract to Supply Unmanned Systems to the Polish Army
The Polish Army is poised to receive a shipment of FlyEye miniature unmanned aerial systems from the domestic manufacturer WB Group. A contract for the delivery of seven FlyEye aircraft was officially signed on April 17
L3 Harris to Support Australia’s MQ-4C Triton Drones
Northrop Grumman has signed a contract with L3Harris Corporation (L3HCA) for the operation and maintenance of command-and-control systems aboard Australias MQ-4C Triton multi-intelligence unmanned aircraft fleet. The Interim Sustainment Support Contract covers maintenance of the Tritons Wideband Command, Control, and Communications (C3) Subsystem, which was developed by L3HCA
MQ-25 Stingray Tanker Drone Could Be Upgraded to Support Surveillance, Strike Missions
Boeing is advocating for advanced capabilities and potential upgrades to the Navy's MQ-25 Stingray drone, foreseeing expanded mission profiles beyond aerial refueling. At the Sea Air Space conference, Boeing presented a modified MQ-25 model featuring Lockheed Martin-made Long Range Anti-Surface Missiles (LRASM), highlighting the drone's adaptability for surveillance and strike operations
Russians Equipping T-72 Tanks with Make-shift Electronic Warfare Systems to Counter FPV...
Russians are using make-shift electronic warfare (EW) systems wired to the top of tanks such as the T-72 to defeat First Person View (FPV) drones launched by Ukrainian forces. According to Ukrainian experts who examined a damaged T-72B3 tank which was equipped with one such EW system, it consisted of several EW systems operating in different radio frequencies to protect it from various types of FPV drones
Israeli Spy Drone Downed Over Lebanon by Hezbollah
An Israeli Hermes 900 reconnaissance drone, allegedly violating Lebanese airspace, was brought down by the Hezbollah resistance movement. The movement released a video of the drone being shot down
DoD Awards XTEND $8.8 Million Contract for AI-Powered PSIO sUAS
U.S. Approves $4.69 Billion Upgrade of Egypt’s M1A1 Abrams Tanks into M1A1SA...
American Hypersonic Missiles in Sight as Russia Forms First S-500 Air Defense...
Houthi Missile Hits Israel’s Tel Aviv, 16 Injured
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...