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Russian Forces Develop Incendiary Ammunition for Drones

April 17, 2025 @ 06:55 AM

Russian drones now carry incendiary ammunition capable of reaching 2,000°C, designed to target enemy fortifications, bunkers, and equipment in Ukraine, military sources said. The newly developed incendiary munitions, already in use by Russian forces, are being dropped from unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to destroy field warehouses, burn through concrete structures, and...

General Atomics Unveils Laser Combat Module for MQ-9B Drone

April 14, 2025 @ 06:36 AM

General Atomics has revealed a new high-energy laser combat module for its MQ-9B drone, marking a shift in airborne defense aimed at tackling drone threats more efficiently. The module includes a High Energy Laser Weapon System (HELWS) capable of generating up to 300 kilowatts of power, intended specifically to intercept and...

Eurodrone Lab Opens in Germany for Europe’s Multinational Drone Program

April 11, 2025 @ 08:28 AM

Germany, France, Italy, and Spain moved one step closer to operating a homegrown military drone system with the official opening of the new Eurodrone Lab in Manching, Germany. The

Iran’s ‘Gaza’ Drone Equipped With Anti-Jamming Gear

April 9, 2025 @ 06:52 AM

Iran has unveiled a new version of its Shahed-149 combat drone, also known as “Gaza,” equipped with anti-jamming and anti-spoofing systems to enhance its performance in contested electronic environments. The upgraded wide-body unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) was displayed at the Latin America Aerospace and Defense (LAAD) 2025 trade show, held in...

U.K. Carrier Strike Group to Use Drones for First Time in Indo-Pacific...

April 8, 2025 @ 02:28 PM

For the first time, a fleet of drones will fly essential supplies between ships of the U.K

China Grants First-Ever Certification for Autonomous Passenger Drones

April 1, 2025 @ 05:10 AM

China has approved the commercial operation of autonomous passenger drones for the first time, with the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) issuing Operator Certificates (OC) to two companies—EHang Holdings and Heyi Aviation. The certification allows them to conduct passenger flights using pilotless aerial vehicles within approved airspace

Indian Army, DRDO Develop FPV Kamikaze Drone

March 28, 2025 @ 10:14 AM

The Indian Armys Fleur-De-Lis Brigade has tested an indigenously developed First-Person View (FPV) kamikaze drone equipped with an impact-based anti-tank munition. Developed in collaboration with the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), the drone is designed to enhance tactical engagements through precision drone warfare

Raytheon Tests New All-in-One Coyote Drone from a Helicopter

March 27, 2025 @ 11:52 AM

Raytheon tested a new variant of its Coyote unmanned aerial system from a helicopter at Nine Mile Training Center, demonstrating a new capability for detecting, identifying, locating, and neutralizing threats on the battlefield. The Coyote LE SR, part of Raytheons launched effects family, can be deployed from air, ground, or sea platforms for missions including reconnaissance, surveillance, electronic warfare, precision strikes, and communications

French DGA Simulates First-ever Drone-Helicopter Teaming

March 27, 2025 @ 07:43 AM

The French Directorate General of Armaments (DGA) has conducted its first-ever simulation tests to explore the interoperability between helicopters and drones in combat missions. The

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