China Reveals Anti-drone Electromagnetic System at Airshow China 2024
A model of a self-propelled electromagnetic microwave system for suppressing small-sized FPV drone swarms, as well as aircraft-type reconnaissance and kamikaze UAVs was displayed as part of the Airshow China - 2024 exhibition in Zhuhai. The product is based on the chassis of the Shaanxi HMV3 tactical truck and is represented...
UAE’s EDGE Group, Brazilian Navy to Develop Anti-Drone Systems
EDGE Group has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Brazilian Navy at EURONAVAL-2024 for the development of autonomous surface and aerial defence systems. The partnership focuses on deepening technical, operational, and logistical cooperation to jointly develop and deploy sophisticated anti-drone systems for navy applications
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Ukraine Procured 1.6 Million Drones Worth $3B in 2024
In the first 10 months of 2024, Ukraines Ministry of Defense, alongside the Ministry of Digital Affairs, secured a supply of 1.6 million drones valued at over UAH 114 billion (~$3 billion)
Bayraktar TB2 UAV to Carry FPV Drones Made by Croatian Firm, ORQA
Turkey's Bayraktar TB2 UAVs which have made a name for themselves as attack drones, will now carry Croatia-made FPV drones which are increasingly being used in battle for attack and reconnaissance missions. A deal to this effect was signed between Turkish Baykar, the maker of Bayraktar drones and Croatian firm, ORQA,...
FPV Drones Elbow Out 60mm-81mm Mortars in South Korean Army
The South Korean Army has announced its decision to phase out 60mm and 81mm mortars, opting to replace them with First-Person View (FPV) drones. This transition, part of a larger military modernization effort, was confirmed by South Korean Army Chief of Staff Park Ahn-soo
Denmark Sets up Long-Range Drone Facility to Monitor North Sea
Denmark is establishing a new long-range drone facility at Flyvestation Aalborg, aiming to strengthen surveillance over the North Sea and Arctic regions. The
UEC to Develop Unmanned Aviation Technologies Together with Aeronext
The United Engine Corporation (UEC) and the Aeronext Association have signed an agreement to jointly develop technologies for unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). The collaboration, announced at the International Engine Forum in Moscow, aims to strengthen Russias UAS industry by advancing domestic power plant technologies and enhancing the regulatory framework for unmanned aviation
Fincantieri, Barzan Holdings Partner on Anti-Drone Radar for Qatar
Fincantieri Group signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Barzan Holdings, a company under the Qatari Ministry of Defense, to develop the Omega360 radar system. This radar will serve as the key sensor in Qatars national anti-drone system
U.S. Army Orders Black Hornet 4 Nano-Drones
Teledyne FLIR Defense has won a five-year contract worth up to $91 million to provide its Black Hornet 4 Personal Reconnaissance Systems to the United States Army. The nano-unmanned aerial systems (UAS) are being acquired under the Soldier Borne Sensor (SBS) program, Phase II
Netherlands Allocates €42.6M for First Drone Order Under €400M Action Plan
The Netherlands has entered into a partnership with DeltaQuad, a Dutch company, to provide Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) drones to Ukraine. The Dutch Ministry of Defence has committed €42
Rostec Unveils IGLA Anti-Drone Cartridges at Moscow International Exhibition
Rostec has introduced its IGLA anti-drone cartridges for LEX series firearms at the ORЁLEXPO exhibition in Moscow, which runs from October 17 to 20, 2024. These cartridges are designed to neutralize small unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and utilize a dense shot pattern to penetrate both metal and plastic components of drones
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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...