Russia’s Lancet-E Loitering Munition, Anti-Drone System Make International Debut at Azeri Show...
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
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
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...
Moscow Looking to Manufacture Drones in Countries Which Have no Import Restrictions
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...
Hensoldt Unveils New-Gen ARGOS-15 Airborne Surveillance and Targeting System
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
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
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...
Anduril Industries has been awarded a
Bosnia and Herzegovina to Acquire Bayraktar TB2 Drones from Turkey
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
Ukrainian T-64B Tank Destroyed in First Use of Drone-launched X-UAV Missile
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 to destroy lightly armored vehicles
First Bayraktar TB2 UAV Retires After a Decade of Service
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
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
American Hypersonic Missiles in Sight as Russia Forms First S-500 Air Defense...
Houthi Missile Hits Israel’s Tel Aviv, 16 Injured
Poland Orders Four Reconnaissance Microsatellites
U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Helicopter Makes Emergency Landing
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...