Rostec Unveils Comprehensive UAV Training Program at RT-Tekhpriemka's Center
Rostec has launched a training program at RT-Tekhpriemka's Training Center, covering UAV operations, data analysis, and specialized instruction for counter-drone experts and UAV ground control operators. The training encompasses both theoretical and practical aspects, incorporating pre-flight and flight training sessions tailored to individual schedules
Ukraine Ramps Up Drone Production, Aiming for Over 1 Million FPV Drones
Ukraine's Minister of Digital Transformation, Mykhailo Fedorov, has revealed that the country's defense industry is gearing up to produce over 1 million First Person View (FPV) drones in the year 2024. This substantial increase in drone production comes on the heels of the "Army of Drones" project, a comprehensive initiative aimed...
Australia Pumps A$399M Into the MQ-28A "Ghost Bat" Unmanned Aircraft Project...
Australian government has allocated an additional $399 million for the development of the Air Force's MQ-28A Ghost Bat uncrewed aircraft. The funding is set to propel the Ghost Bat program into its next stage, marked by the delivery of three Block 2 aircraft featuring enhanced design and improved capabilities
First Autonomous Logistics Mission by AFWERX Autonomy Prime Partners in AGILE FLAG...
Xwing Inc., a partner in the AFWERX Autonomy Prime program, made headlines recently by conducting the first-ever autonomous logistics mission during the Air Force exercise AGILE FLAG 24-1 at McClellan Airfield in Sacramento, California, on January 26, 2024
Ukraine Launches Jet-Powered Attack Drone Against Russia
Ukraine's new jet-powered attack drone, equipped with a German P400-PRO jet engine, was discovered when it was recently shot down by Russian air defenses. The Russian occupiers reported the downing of one of these advanced drones by their anti-aircraft defense
Pakistani Firm Unveils New Runway-Independent Tactical Drone at World Defense Show
Global Industrial Defence Solutions (GIDS) has introduced its latest drone, the Ranger, at the ongoing World Defense Show in Saudi Arabia. The event, running from February 4-8, has provided GIDS with an opportunity to showcase its new runway-independent tactical Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)
U.S. Drone Strike Targets Kata'ib Hezbollah Commander in Baghdad Using Hellfire Missile...
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BAE Systems Unveils Enhanced Autonomous Collaborative Platform at World Defense Show
BAE Systems unveiled a new configuration for its attritable autonomous collaborative platform (ACP) at the World Defense Show in Riyadh on Feb. 4
Ukraine Initiates Establishment of Unmanned Systems Forces
Ukraine is set to establish an Unmanned Systems Forces as a separate branch within the Ukrainian Armed Forces, following a directive issued by President Volodymyr Zelensky. The presidential decree, numbered 51/2024 and titled 'On increasing the Capabilities of the Defense Forces,' has been officially published on the Presidential Office website
Baykar’s Drone Plant in Kyiv to Produce 120 Drones Annually
Turkish company Baykar has confirmed that its newly-established plant in the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv, is slated to produce 120 drones annually. Haluk Bayraktar, the CEO of Baykar, announced the ongoing construction of a drone manufacturing facility in the Kyiv region during the World Defense Show (WDS) exhibition (Feb
Russian Firm KRET Unveils Advanced Electric Motors for UAVs
Concern Radioelectronic Technologies (KRET) of the Rostec State Corporation has announced the development and initiation of production for modern electric motors designed specifically for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). The initial batch of these electric motors is currently undergoing factory testing, marking a significant stride in Russia's pursuit of technological advancements in the drone industry
French Arms Procurement Agency Orders Airbus’ Mini-Drones worth €30M for Navy
The French Directorate General of Armaments (DGA) has finalized a €30 million
First 6 Rafales for the Croatian Air Force just Landed in Zagreb
Rostec firm Develops Portable Radar to Detect Drones at Ultra-low Altitudes
Oshkosh Defense Secures $40M Contract Extension for ROGUE-Fires UGV
European Defence Fund Supports STORE Project to Enhance Land Forces' Imaging Systems...
Development Trends in Unmanned Surface Vessels
Unmanned surface vessels (USVs) have caught the attention of the world following their spectacular success in sinking Russian warships in...
Have Iran-Israel Missile Attacks Enabled Mutual Deterrence?
Iran's April 13-14 missile strike against Israel marks a paradigm shift in Tehran's approach to Israel; from previously relying on...
Free Flight to Russian Hypersonic Missiles as America's Own Hypersonics Program Delayed to 2027
As Russian Aerospace Forces pummeled Ukrainian positions in mid-March 2024 with hypersonic missiles, the Pentagon's own hypersonics program faces delays,...
Counter-trade, Undisclosed Deals May be Masking Russia’s Arms Export Numbers
A Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SPIRI) report last week reported a steep fall in Russias arms exports- pushed to...
China’s “Moderate” 2024 Defense Budget Hides Frenetic Military Build-up
China on Tuesday revealed a draft defense budget draft for 2024 amounting to 1
Battle of Counter-Drone SAMs- Raytheon's Coyote Vs. Russian Pantsir-S1
The spectacular success of drones on the battlefield in Ukraine has prompted Russia and the United States to develop counter-measures...