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Is Ukraine Self-sufficient in Drones?

September 22, 2023 @ 12:33 PM

Recent arms transfers to Kyiv from the U

Ukrainian MiG-29 Damaged in Strike by Russian Lancet Loitering Munition

September 20, 2023 @ 05:41 AM

A Ukrainian MiG-29 fighter plane suffered damage from a Russian Lancet loitering munition, also known as Flying Kalashnikov, while stationed at Kryvyi Rih airfield. This incident may mark the initial occurrence of such an attack

Russia's Own 'Switchblade' Drone, BAS-80 Loitering Munition Undergoing Tests

September 19, 2023 @ 11:34 AM

Russian engineers are currently in the process of developing the BAS-80 loitering munition, which appears to draw inspiration from the American Switchblade drone. Evgeniy Dudorov, the general director of SPA "Android Technics," has publicly released both video footage and images showcasing this Russian drone

Elbit Systems to Supply 'Several Hundred' SkyStriker Loitering Munitions to European Nation

September 18, 2023 @ 10:30 AM

Elbit Systems Ltd. announced today that it will supply 'several hundred' SkyStriker loitering munitions (LM) to a European country in a contract worth $95 million that will be carried out over a period of two years

U.S. Navy’s MQ-4C Triton Achieves Initial Operating Capability

September 15, 2023 @ 10:17 AM

Northrop Grummans MQ-4C Triton uncrewed aircraft achieved a declaration of initial operating capability (IOC) by the U.S

Russian Firm Develops 'Sparrow' 1.5kg FPV Drone to Strike Armored Vehicles

September 15, 2023 @ 10:10 AM

Russian specialists have crafted a 1.3-kilogram FPV drone called Vorobey (Sparrow) with a 500-gram munition payload for targeting armored vehicles

Elbit Systems Unveils FAST Capability Integrating UAS and Loitering Munition

September 13, 2023 @ 12:27 PM

Elbit Systems has unveiled the Find-and-Strike (FAST) Capsule, combining the Skylark III UAS and SkyStriker Loitering Munition (LM). The Skylark III is a Small-Tactical Intelligence UAS, equipped with the most advanced intelligence gathering sensors and with extensive endurance of up to 18 hours, it is designed to support ISTAR missions in GPS denied environment

BAE Systems, QinetiQ to Collaborate on Autonomous Uncrewed Air Systems

September 13, 2023 @ 11:58 AM

BAE Systems and QinetiQ have entered into a framework agreement that outlines their collaboration in the field of autonomous unmanned air systems (UAS) and mission management systems. The framework agreement will explore the potential to collaborate and develop a family of UAS, and associated mission management systems, to support interoperability with existing and future crewed and uncrewed systems; generating operational effects and providing a concentration of combat air power

General Atomics Secures DARPA Contract for LongShot Air-to-Air Combat Drone

September 9, 2023 @ 06:08 AM

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) has secured the DARPA LongShot program, aiming to develop an air-to-air missile-equipped drone launchable and controllable by fighters and bombers

India’s Grene Robotics Develops ‘Indrajaal’ Autonomous Anti-Drone System

September 4, 2023 @ 06:46 AM

Hyderabad-based Grene Robotics demonstrated ‘Indrajaal an autonomous wide area Counter-Unmanned Aircraft System (C-UAS) to a group of journalists in Hyderabad on September 2. Indrajaal's design principle leverages a LEGO block-like combination mechanism of 12 unique layers of technology powered by artificial intelligence

Ukraine to Manufacture or Buy up to 200,000 Drones by End 2023

August 30, 2023 @ 12:18 PM

Buoyed by the excellent results by drones in its war against Russia, Ukraine has plans to buy or manufacture up to 200,000 UAVs worth an estimated $1.09 Billion by the year-end

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