Turkey's Aselsan Tests Guided Miniature Bomb from Akinci Drone
Aselsan, a Turkish defense company, conducted a test of its TOLUN-IIR guided miniature bomb from a Bayraktar Akinci drone on September 17. The TOLUN-IIR, equipped with an imaging infrared seeker head, was launched from the Akinci Flight Training and Test Center in Tekirdag on September 17
U.S. DoD Awards Contract to Anduril Industries for Launched Effects Technology Development...
Anduril Industries has been awarded a
Bosnia and Herzegovina to Acquire Bayraktar TB2 Drones from Turkey
The Armed Forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina are set to acquire six Bayraktar TB2 drones from Turkish manufacturer Baykar Technologies. This is according to a statement to local media by Bosnian Defense Minister Zukan Helez on September 11
Ukrainian T-64B Tank Destroyed in First Use of Drone-launched X-UAV Missile
Russia's latest weapon in the Ukraine conflict, the drone-launched X-UAV missile, has made its combat debut in the Kursk region, taking out a Ukrainian T-64B battle tank. Developed by the Tula Instrument Design Bureau (KBP), part of the High-Precision Systems holding of Rostec, the X-UAV missile is designed for drone deployment...
First Bayraktar TB2 UAV Retires After a Decade of Service
The first Bayraktar TB2 UAV to enter service, tail-numbered S5, has officially been retired after a decade of active duty
WB Group, Leonardo Partner to Develop AI- Driven Tactical Drones
Leonardo and WB SA Group signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on September 4 at the International Defense Industry Exhibition in Kielce. The MoU details their joint efforts to develop and explore business opportunities for tactical unmanned aerial vehicles and loitering munitions, with a focus on AI-driven technologies and swarm operations
Russian Drone Maker Albatross Unveils New Reconnaisance UAV Prototype
At the Army-2024 Forum, Russian drone manufacturer Albatros showcased its latest prototype, the "Reaper-3000." The Reaper-3000 boasts a 1660mm wingspan, 1100mm length, and 6kg takeoff weight, with a payload capacity of 2-3kg and an electric engine
South Korea to Acquire Polish Kamikaze Drones
South Korean military is likely to acquire hundreds of Polish-made Kamikaze drones following the conclusion of a tender for the same. The Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) received a request to purchase the suicide drones late last month (from the armed forces), Korean publication JoongAng Ilbo, reported on Tuesday
Ukrainian FPV Drone Deploys Thermite on Russian-Held Treeline
A Ukrainian drone, being referred to as 'Dragonfire,' has deployed molten thermite on a Russian-held treeline, setting it ablaze for the second consecutive time. The incident was first revealed on September 2, when a video surfaced on social media showing the drone releasing a stream of intense, white-hot flames from thermite onto Russian positions
Poland’s WB GROUP Unveils Warmate 50 Kamikaze Drone with 50-Kilogram Warhead
At the International Defence Industry Exhibition (MSPO) 2024 in Kielce, the Polish defense company WB GROUP unveiled the Warmate 50 kamikaze drone featuring a 50-kilogram warhead. Currently under development, the Warmate 50s capabilities make it the first long-range loitering munition of its kind produced in Poland
British Army Launches "Top Gun" Academy for Kamikaze Drone Pilots
British soldiers are being trained as kamikaze drone pilots at Strategic Commands new jHub Drone Academy. This program focuses on First Person View (FPV) Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) to deliver munitions to targets, a tactic already effectively used by Ukrainian forces against Russian vehicles
Ukrainian Forces Receive Locally made Stealth Kamikaze Drone, "Grey Widow"
The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) has announced the arrival of a new batch of Grey Widow-1 Kamikaze UAVs for the Ukrainian Army. Produced by the Ukrainian company, "Heavenly Punishment," these UAVs have been delivered to the Ukrainian Special Operations Center
First Hezbollah Drone Attack on Israeli Military Base in Tel Aviv
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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...