AeroVironment Unveils JUMP 20-X at IDEX 2025
AeroVironment has introduced the JUMP 20-X, a modular Group 3 VTOL uncrewed aircraft system (UAS) designed for autonomous maritime operations, at the 2025 International Defence Exhibition & Conference (IDEX). Engineered for shipboard use in contested environments, the JUMP 20-X features a heavy-fuel engine compatible with multiple fuel types, enhancing operational flexibility...
Ukraine to Receive 6,000 AI Powered Kamikaze Drones from German Firm, Helsing
Germany-based defense company Helsing will deliver 6,000 AI-powered kamikaze drones to Ukraine in 2025, enhancing Kyivs ability to counter Russian forces. The company announced the deal in Munich, stating that its HX-2 combat drones will provide precision strike capabilities against tanks, armored vehicles, artillery, and command positions
Russian Lancet Drones Knock Out 200 U.S. M777 Howitzers in Ukraine
Nearly 200 American-made M777 howitzers supplied to Ukraine have been destroyed by Russian Lancet reconnaissance and strike drones, drone maker ZALA has claimed
Israel Tests 20 New Anti-Drone Weapons
Israel has tested 20 new counter-drone technologies, including guns, missiles, and UAV interceptors, in a large-scale defense trial aimed at neutralizing unmanned aerial threats. The tests, led by the Ministry of Defense (IMOD) Directorate of Defense Research & Development (DDR&D), featured major defense firms and startups competing to develop next-generation drone...
Turkey's Baykar to Establish JV in Indonesia to Produce Drones
Baykar, a Turkish drone manufacturer, and Indonesian defense company Republikorp have signed an agreement to establish a joint venture for unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) production, assembly, and maintenance in Indonesia. The signing ceremony took place during Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğans visit to Indonesia, where he met with Indonesian President Prabowo...
L3Harris Unveils Software for Controlling Large-Scale Autonomous Systems
L3Harris Technologies has introduced
European Defence Agency Launches Project to Improve Aircraft Battery Monitoring
The European Defence Agency (EDA) has initiated a research project called
Scandron Unveils CargoMax 20KHC at Aero India 2025
Bengaluru-based startup Scandron unveiled the CargoMax 20KHC today at Aero India 2025. The CargoMax 20KHC is a fully autonomous aerial logistics platform designed for pilotless operations, with an operational range of 15 km and a ceiling of 6,000 meters AMSL
Denmark Signs 10-Year Deal for JUMP 20 Drones to Strengthen Arctic Defense
The Danish Ministry of Defence has signed a
Indian Army Scraps Drone Contracts with Domestic Firms over Chinese Components
The Indian Army has reportedly canceled contracts for 400 logistics drones after discovering that domestic manufacturers had used Chinese components, raising cybersecurity concerns. The scrapped contracts, worth over INR 230 crore ($26
Iran Launches Drone and Helicopter Carrier
Iran has officially launched its first sea-based carrier capable of deploying both fixed-wing long-range drones and helicopters. The new carrier, named Shahid Bagheri, has been integrated into the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy fleet
Hiroshima Bomber Enola Gay to lose "Gay" as Pentagon Purges Transgender Names
Anduril Secures $642M U.S. Marine Corps Contract for Counter-Drone Systems
New Engines for T-72 Tanks: Indian MoD Signs $248M Deal with Russian...
Sweden to Base Gripen Fighters in Poland; First Time on Foreign Soil
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