French DGA, Airbus test UAS VSR700 in Operational Configuration
Airbus Helicopters and the French Armament General Directorate (DGA) conducted tests the unmanned aerial system (UAS) VSR700 for the first time in an operational configuration from a ship at sea. At the beginning of May, the
Ukraine to Get ‘Hundreds’ of New Long-range Kamikaze Drones
The United Kingdom has promised to supply hundreds of new air defense missiles and long-range kamikaze drones to Ukraine to help it fend off Russian invasion. The declared flight range of these drones exceeds 200 km
U.S. Marines to Deploy MQ-9 Reaper UAV in Indo-Pacific
The United States' Marine Corps recently received the first of eight MQ-9 Reapers, which was delivered under a joint contract with the U.S
10,000 Pilots Trained, $325M Raised By Ukraine's "Army of Drones" Project
A project to spread the use of military drones in Ukraine has led to the training of 10,000 persons as drone pilots, besides raising $325 million to buy and deploy attack and reconnaissance drones. The
Russia to Unveil Off-Aerodrome Transport Drone at MAKS 2023
A Russian firm is making preparations to introduce an all-new off-aerodrome transport drone at MAKS-2023 International Aviation and Space Salon scheduled to take place this July. Organizers of the show said on their Telegram channel that development and use of unmanned aerial systems will be among key themes of the event...
Day after Kremlin Attack, Drones Banned in Moscow
A day after Ukraine allegedly targeted Kremlin, Moscow authorities implemented a ban on all unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) flying over the city except those necessary for state needs. The protocol on the matter was signed during a meeting of the Moscow crisis center, the City Hall was quoted as saying by government-owned TASS on Wednesday
Estonia agrees to Buy Israel Aerospace’s Long-range Loitering Munition
Estonia has signed an agreement with Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) to procure advanced long-range loitering munitions. IAI confirmed the deal in a statement May 2
Taiwan to Get MQ-9B SkyGuardian Drones
The Pentagon today announced a $217.6 million contract to General Atomics for the production of MQ-9B SkyGuardian drones for Taiwan
Israel Aerospace Wins $100M to Provide Airborne SIGINT Solutions to International Customer
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) defense electronics subsidiary, ELTA Systems, has won $100 million to provide airborne Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) solutions to an international customer. The contract size including systems delivery and maintenance will surpass $100 million
Turkey Unveils Bayratkar UAV-Launched 'Kagem' Suicide Drones
A Turkish firm has displayed KEMANKEŞ (KAGEM) Winged Mobile Ammunition developed by BAYKAR for the first time. KAGEM will have a range of more than 50km, Turkish media reported today
U.S. Army Orders Switchblade 300 Loitering Systems
AeroVironment received additional funding of $64.5 million on March 24 from the U
General Atomics Announces Funding for 12 Gray Eagle 25M UAS
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) announced today that the Army National Guard (ARNG) has received fiscal year 2023 Congressional funding for 12 new
British Army Declares Readiness to Counter Russian Threats
Australia Delivers Guardian-Class Patrol Boat to Fiji
Australia, India Agree on Air-to-Air Refuelling Cooperation
New Dutch-made Satellite to Strengthen Military Intelligence by 2027
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...