Chinese PLA Reveals “Self-Repair” Drone Swarm
Academies of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) have created a drone swarm system capable of "self-repair." The technologies were revealed for the first time in an official documentary program that was aired over the past week in celebration of the 96th anniversary of the PLA
Russia’s Enyx Develops Dozens of Military UAVs
Russian firm "Enyx" has developed dozens of different drones for the military including air targets, simulators of aviation targets and quadcopters. The company
General Atomics Mojave STOL UAS Completes First Dirt Operation
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) has completed multiple successful takeoffs and landings with its Mojave Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) on a dirt strip near El Mirage, Calif
German BAAINBw Commissions Demo study of Hensoldt’s Detect-and-Avoid Radar for EURODRONE
The German Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw) has commissioned a demonstrator study of Hensoldts new detect-and-avoid radar being developed for the EURODRONE. Germany has drawn up requirements for an investigation into the implementation of a gradual and full-scale airspace integration of the EURODRONE
Indonesia Buys 12 Turkish Aerospace ANKA Reconnaissance Drones for $300M
Indonesias defense ministry has confirmed the acquisition of a dozen ANKA reconnaissance drones produced by Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) for $300 million. According to the statement, the deal was finalized in February
Ukrainian Volunteers Show off Drones that Attacked Moscow
Ukrainian forces have been attacking Moscow with long-range kamikaze drones to make up for the lack of long-range weapons. Two of these indigenously-made drones were recently revealed by volunteers who have been crowdfunding their purchase
New Russian Anti-Electronic Warfare System for UAVs to be Displayed at ARMY
A UAV control system that protects drones from electronic interference is developed by scientists at Innopolis University in Tatarstan, Rusia. “The system is not afraid of electronic warfare,” Vadim Medvedev, director of the Project Support Fund, told TASS, according to a report the Russian MoDs TV channel, Tvzvezda
North Korea Shows off Reaper, Global Hawk-like Drones to Russia
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un showed off drones that resembled U.S
Russian Firm Develops Micro Flying Drone that Fires Pistol Rounds
Russias Design Bureau of Unmanned Aircraft-Building has developed a multi-rotor micro-drone dubbed Vektor Kh-120 with a dry weight of 38 grams to strike sheltered enemy manpower. The company told government-owned
Saudi Akinci Deal worth over $3B?
Saudi Arabias order for Turkey-made Akinci combat drones is valued nearly $3 billion, a top Turkish official hinted on Tuesday. Drone manufacturer Baykar Defense said it signed its “biggest ever export contract” with Riyadh on July 18, but did not disclose the contracts value or any information on how many drones will be delivered to the Middle Eastern country
In a First, Bayraktar Drone Shot Down by Igla-S MANPAD
Turkeys Bayraktar-TB2 combat drone has been shot down by a Russian Igla-S MANPAD for the first time. Defense Ministry-owned
French DGA Orders 70 New Generation Fuel Tank Trucks
U.S. Army Awards Lockheed Martin $756M for Hypersonic Weapon System Enhancements
Singapore’s F-16 Crash Caused by Gyroscope Malfunction
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...
Development Trends in Unmanned Surface Vessels
Unmanned surface vessels (USVs) have caught the attention of the world following their spectacular success in sinking Russian warships in...
Have Iran-Israel Missile Attacks Enabled Mutual Deterrence?
Iran's April 13-14 missile strike against Israel marks a paradigm shift in Tehran's approach to Israel; from previously relying on...
Free Flight to Russian Hypersonic Missiles as America's Own Hypersonics Program Delayed to 2027
As Russian Aerospace Forces pummeled Ukrainian positions in mid-March 2024 with hypersonic missiles, the Pentagon's own hypersonics program faces delays,...
Counter-trade, Undisclosed Deals May be Masking Russia’s Arms Export Numbers
A Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SPIRI) report last week reported a steep fall in Russias arms exports- pushed to...