BAE Systems Unveils Enhanced Autonomous Collaborative Platform at World Defense Show
BAE Systems unveiled a new configuration for its attritable autonomous collaborative platform (ACP) at the World Defense Show in Riyadh on Feb. 4
Ukraine Initiates Establishment of Unmanned Systems Forces
Ukraine is set to establish an Unmanned Systems Forces as a separate branch within the Ukrainian Armed Forces, following a directive issued by President Volodymyr Zelensky. The presidential decree, numbered 51/2024 and titled 'On increasing the Capabilities of the Defense Forces,' has been officially published on the Presidential Office website
Baykar’s Drone Plant in Kyiv to Produce 120 Drones Annually
Turkish company Baykar has confirmed that its newly-established plant in the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv, is slated to produce 120 drones annually. Haluk Bayraktar, the CEO of Baykar, announced the ongoing construction of a drone manufacturing facility in the Kyiv region during the World Defense Show (WDS) exhibition (Feb
Russian Firm KRET Unveils Advanced Electric Motors for UAVs
Concern Radioelectronic Technologies (KRET) of the Rostec State Corporation has announced the development and initiation of production for modern electric motors designed specifically for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). The initial batch of these electric motors is currently undergoing factory testing, marking a significant stride in Russia's pursuit of technological advancements in...
French Arms Procurement Agency Orders Airbus’ Mini-Drones worth €30M for Navy
The French Directorate General of Armaments (DGA) has finalized a €30 million
Rostec’s New Counter-Drone System to Make International Debut at World Defense Show...
Ruselectronics, a division of the Rostec State Corporation, is set to reveal its latest counter-drone system, the Serp-VS6, at the World Defense Show 2024 in Riyadh. Developed by the Vector Research Institute, this automated system aims to suppress unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and detect drone operators through radio monitoring equipment
General Atomics Demonstrates Inflight Release of A2LE Platform from MQ-20 Avenger
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) executed an inflight release of its Advanced Air-Launched Effects (A2LE) platform on November 28, 2023
U.S. Approves Sale of 31 MQ-9B SkyGuardian Armed UAVs to India Worth...
The United States has approved the sale of 31 MQ-9B SkyGuardian Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicles (UCAVs) to India with a budget of $3.99 billion
AFWERX Unveils Autonomy Prime to Fast-Track Autonomous Tech Development
AFWERX, the innovation branch of the Department of the Air Force, has launched Autonomy Prime under its Innovative Capabilities Opening (ICO) program. Autonomy Prime, part of the Prime division, will focus on advancing autonomous technologies through collaboration with the private sector
China’s CH-7 UAV Featuring Enhanced Wingspan, Extended Service Ceiling Nears Completion
The CH-7, China's unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), is set to conclude its development by the end of 2024 after successful tests of new designs aimed at bolstering its capabilities in information-based combat. Aerospace CH UAV Co Ltd, the drone's developer, reported steady progress and expects the CH-7 to have a significant presence at Airshow China in November
U.A.E. Buys Skyshield, NAVCONTROL-G Anti-Drone Systems
EDGE Group has announced its successful bid for a contract to supply the U.A
Cessna 208B Aircraft Demos Autonomous Flight with AFWERX, Xwing Inc. Technology
AFWERX Autonomy Prime partner Xwing Inc. recently completed an autonomous logistics mission using its Cessna 208B at McClellan Airfield in Sacramento, California, on Jan
Israel Forcibly Displaced 1.9 Million of Gaza's 2.2 Million Inhabitants: Human Rights
South Korea Unveils New Supersonic Air-Launched Anti-Ship Missile at 2024 Sacheon Airshow
Artillery Procurement from Elbit Systems-Danish Investigation finds Irregularities
General Atomics' Gray Eagle STOL Achieves First Takeoff from South Korean Warship
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...