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Starlink Satellite Module Found Inside Russian 'Geran' UAV

September 26, 2024 @ 06:38 AM

Ukrainian reports suggest that Russia has begun incorporating Starlink communication modules, developed by Elon Musk's SpaceX, into Geranium-type kamikaze drones. Ukrainian defense publication

Turkey’s ASELSAN Sells ASELFLIR-500 to Azerbaijan

September 25, 2024 @ 09:46 AM

ASELSAN signed agreements with the Azerbaijani Ministry of Defense at the ADEX 2024 arms fair in Baku, finalizing the sale of the ASELFLIR-500 sensors and TOLUN UAV besides the joint production of smart munitons. The agreements include communication and information security systems, an MoU on electronic warfare with the National Aerospace...

Anduril Signs Three-Year Contract with Australia for Autonomous Base Security

September 25, 2024 @ 07:07 AM

Anduril Australia has announced a three-year trial contract with the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) to demonstrate its air and ground defence capabilities at RAAF Base Darwin. The trial aims to enhance the defence of Australias northern bases, particularly against drone and other emerging threats

Russia’s Lancet-E Loitering Munition, Anti-Drone System Make International Debut at Azeri Show...

September 24, 2024 @ 08:00 AM

Russia's Rosoboronexport will present the Lancet-E loitering munition and anti-drone systems for the first time internationally at the ADEX 2024 International Defence Industry Exhibition, taking place from September 24 to 26 in Baku, Azerbaijan. "Russia and the Caspian countries have long-standing good neighborly relations, including in the sphere of military-technical cooperation

Ball-shaped Reconnaissance Drone Debuts in China-Nepal Exercise

September 23, 2024 @ 11:38 AM

China and Nepal have commenced a joint anti-terrorism military exercise, featuring the debut of a new type of ball-shaped reconnaissance drone. The exercise, known as Sagarmatha Friendship-2024, began with an opening ceremony at a training base in Chongqing Municipality, China, according to reports from Xinhua News Agency

Ukraine's Super UAV "Palyanitsa" Among 101 Drones Shot Down by Russia

September 21, 2024 @ 08:06 AM

Russian Forces shot down some 101 Ukrainian UAVs on Friday including a few ultra long range "Palnitsya" missile/drone in various border areas around Kursk. The Russian MoD released images of a downed "Palnitsya" drone some 20 km from Kursk, near the village of Kolodnoye where a crew of the Pantsir-S1 air defense system intercepted the jet-powered "kamikaze" UAV of the Ukrainian Armed Forces (UAF)

Moscow Looking to Manufacture Drones in Countries Which Have no Import Restrictions

September 21, 2024 @ 07:13 AM

Russia is reportedly seeking to expand its drone production capabilities to countries in Africa and Latin America to bypass sanctions imposed by Western nations on critical electronic components. This initiative, led by the Federal Air Transport Agency (Rosaviatsia) in coordination with Deputy Head of the Presidential Administration Maxim Oreshkin, aims to establish manufacturing sites in nations with no restrictions on importing dual-use electronics

Hensoldt Unveils New-Gen ARGOS-15 Airborne Surveillance and Targeting System

September 20, 2024 @ 05:44 AM

HENSOLDT has announced the launch of its new-generation airborne imaging system, the ARGOS-15, at the Africa Aerospace and Defence (AAD) Expo 2024. The ARGOS-15 is a 15-inch gimbal system designed for medium- to high-altitude missions on both manned and unmanned airborne platforms

Airbus, Quantum Systems Test Autonomous Swarm Technology

September 19, 2024 @ 01:52 PM

Airbus and Quantum Systems have conducted tests of autonomous swarm technology as part of the KITU 2 research project, commissioned by the German Armed Forces in July 2023. This project aimed to harness artificial intelligence to coordinate swarms of drones with varying capabilities, enabling efficient control by a small number of operators, even in dynamic and interference-prone environments

Turkey's Aselsan Tests Guided Miniature Bomb from Akinci Drone

September 19, 2024 @ 08:23 AM

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...

September 18, 2024 @ 05:56 AM

Anduril Industries has been awarded a

Bosnia and Herzegovina to Acquire Bayraktar TB2 Drones from Turkey

September 17, 2024 @ 10:39 AM

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

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