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...
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
Turkey’s First Flying-Wing Combat Drone to Make Maiden Flight Soon
Turkeys stealthy Anka-3, with its "flying-wing" structure, high-speed transfer capability, and high payload, hit the runway for the first time on April 27, and is expected to make its first flight very soon. Developed by the Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI), the Anka-3 has no tail
Romania Orders Bayraktar TB2 Combat Drones for $321M
The Romanian Ministry of National Defense has awarded Turkish drone maker Baykar $321 million for the purchase of Bayraktar TB2 unmanned combat aerial vehicles (UCAVs). Information pertaining to this was
Taiwan, France Sign Spy Drone Partnership Deal
Taiwans GEOSAT Aerospace and Technology signed a cooperation agreement with Frances Cavok UAS on developing an advanced surveillance drone in France on April 23. GEOSAT Aerospace and Technology Chairman and Asian Innovation Center Association Chairman Lo Cheng-fang confirmed the signing of such an agreement in a
S.Korea to Set up Drone Operations Command in 2023
South Koreas defense ministry said it plans to launch a drone operations command in the second half of this year. The ministry put up a public notice on the enactment of a decree to establish the drone operations command
China's Indigenous C909 Airliner Operates First International Flight
U.K. Air Force to Replace Hawk Trainer with Locally-made Aircraft
U.S. Delays Patriot Missiles, 155mm Shells Supply to Ukraine Citing Low Stockpiles...
Paraguayan Air Force Receives Four A-29 Super Tucano Aircraft from Embraer
The Future of Combat: Miniaturized Laser Weapons Set to Replace Bullets and Missiles
Lasers may soon replace bullets, and drones could disable enemy UAVs with beams of light instead of missiles
Four-legged Robots Vs. Military Dogs
Four legged robots that resemble dogs are increasingly being seen in war zones and exercises for functions such as reconnaissance...
Lockheed Martin Faces Billions in F-35 Cuts Under U.S. Policy Shift
Americas policy of controlling F-35 usage, spares, and maintenance—combined with President Donald Trumps threats of trade wars with Europe, halted...
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...
