Ukraine to Get Black Hornet Mini-Helicopter UAVs from Norway, UK
Ukraines military will soon receive micro-UAVs from both Norway and the United Kingdom, requested by Kyiv to fight Russia. On August 24, the day Ukraine celebrates its Independence Day, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson visited Kyiv for the third time since the start of the full-scale Russian invasion
Taiwan Donates 800 'Flying Mortar' Drones to Ukraine
Taiwan has reportedly shipped over 800 units of Revolver 860 combat drones, also called “flying mortars,” for Ukraines military. Polish technology media outlet
Iran Kicks Off Massive Military Drone Drills
The Iranian Army kicked off large-scale drone drills involving more than 150 new drones on Wednesday. The drones are designed by the Army and the Defense Ministry in cooperation with local knowledge-based companies
Turkey's Akinci UCAV Completes Testing with Full Weapons Payload
Turkeys Baykar-produced Akinci combat drone has completed a test flight loaded with all nine weapon stations. On Monday, the company shared a
Crowdfunded Bayraktar Drone Claims First Kill for Ukraine
A Bayraktar drone, crowdfunded by Lithuanians, has claimed its first kill of a Russian towed howitzer system in Ukraine. Lithuanias defense minister Arvydas Anušauskas shared videos on Facebook August 22 showing the drone in combat use
Russia Creating Non-Lethal ‘Enemy Harassing’ Lisa Drone
Russias Promkompozit tech firm is developing a non-lethal version of its Lisa (Fox) combat drone intended to “harass” the enemy round the clock by dropping grenades nearby. "Now, we are working on a complete control-panel-free, self-sustained flight
Russian Sirius & Orion Drones Team up with Manned Aircraft
Russia has tested Sirius and Orion drones as part of a reconnaissance/strike system operating jointly with piloted aircraft. "Our Sirius and Orion UAVs are capable of operating as part of a reconnaissance/strike system together with piloted aircraft
China’s Modernized CH-4 Drone with Upgraded Engine Makes Maiden Flight
An upgraded version of the Chinese CH-4 drone fitted with new domestic heavy-fuel engine, recently completed its maiden flight. The domestic engine enables the updated version of the CH-4 drone to fly at higher altitudes for longer endurance and with heavier loads, CH UAV company told the
AeroVironment Acquires UAS Navigation Solutions Provider ‘Planck’
AeroVironment has acquired Planck Aerosystems, Inc. (“Planck”), a provider of advanced unmanned aircraft navigation solutions
MQ-8C Unmanned Helicopter Completes First Expeditionary Advanced Base Operations Exercise
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China Displays Armed Version of BZK-005E Reconnaissance Drone at Army 2022
The Aviation industries' Corporation of China (AVIC) has for the first time displayed an armed version of its BZK-005E drone as a scale model at the Army 2022 event in Moscow. The high-altitude drone, also called 'Long Eagle,' is the biggest military drone in service with the Peoples' Liberation Army (PLA)
British Army Declares Readiness to Counter Russian Threats
Australia Delivers Guardian-Class Patrol Boat to Fiji
Australia, India Agree on Air-to-Air Refuelling Cooperation
New Dutch-made Satellite to Strengthen Military Intelligence by 2027
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...