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Ukrainian T-64B Tank Destroyed in First Use of Drone-launched X-UAV Missile

September 11, 2024 @ 12:29 PM

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

September 11, 2024 @ 09:34 AM

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

September 11, 2024 @ 09:12 AM

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

September 9, 2024 @ 11:19 AM

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

September 5, 2024 @ 01:18 PM

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

September 4, 2024 @ 08:48 AM

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

September 4, 2024 @ 08:27 AM

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

September 2, 2024 @ 11:34 AM

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"

September 2, 2024 @ 07:56 AM

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

Russian Electronic Attack Disrupts American RQ-4B Global Hawk UAV’s Flight Over Estonia...

August 31, 2024 @ 06:35 AM

An American RQ-4B Global Hawk UAV performing a reconnaissance flight near Estonia on Friday suffered a signal failure and began flying erratically after it came under Russian electronic attack. Russian media getting the movement of the drone near Russian airspace from the flight tracking website, Flightradar said the high value drone began to move chaotically in the airspace

Ukraine Receives FPV Drones with Thermal Imagers for Night Attack on...

August 30, 2024 @ 11:21 AM

The Ukrainian Defense Forces have received a new batch of FPV strike drones equipped with thermal imaging cameras. The 500 drones were delivered by the Serhiy Prytula Foundation, at a cost of 18,749,500 hryvnias

Poland's WB Electronics to Unveil X-FRONTIER Lightweight Attack/Reconnaissance Drone

August 28, 2024 @ 08:03 AM

The X-FRONTER drone, weighing just about 1 kilogram and compact enough to fit in a backpack, combines surveillance and combat capabilities. The X-FRONTER is designed to provide real-time reconnaissance with its highly sensitive camera, allowing soldiers to see several kilometers around them

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