Russian Drone Maker Kronstadt Signs First Export Contracts
Russian firm Kronstadt today announced contracts with several foreign countries for shipment of drones in 2022. The model(s) of drones or their numbers were not specified in a statement released by the company as reported by
Turkish Military Inducts Akinci Advanced Attack UAV
The Turkish military inducted the Akinci unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV), claimed to be the most advanced drone built in Turkey. In his speech at the induction ceremony, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said, “We are determined to make Turkey the leading country in Unmanned Warplanes
Iraq Seeks Turkish Bayraktar Drones, T129 Helicopter, EW Systems
Iraq is eyeing Bayraktar TB2 combat drones, T129 helicopters and Electronic Warfare (EW) systems manufactured by Turkey. Iraqs Defense Minister Juma Anad Saadoun said on Iraqi television that the country had “reached a consensus” with Turkey concerning the purchase of Bayraktar TB2 drones
Pakistan Will Start Producing Components for Turkey's Anka Combat Drone
Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) said it inked a contract with Pakistan's National Engineering and Science Commission (NESCOM) to produce components for TAI's medium-altitude, long-endurance (MALE) combat drone, Anka. TAI opened its first office in Pakistan in December 2019 at the country's National Science & Technology Park
Russian Helicopters to Display BAS-200 Drone at Army 2021 Show
The first ever drone developed by Russian Helicopters, BAS-200 will be displayed in the static area at Army 2021 event in Moscow starting Monday. BAS-200 will be presented at the "Army" forum and placed in the aviation exposition area at "Kubinka" airfield
Global Hawk Drone Supports U.S.A.F.’s Advanced Battle Management System Exercise ...
The RQ-4B Block 30 Global Hawk drone, with imagery and signals intelligence collection capabilities, was utilized by the United States Air Force during Advanced Battle Management System (ABMS) exercises for the United States European Command. Global Hawk plays a significant role in autonomous high-altitude, long-endurance systems in support of numerous missions, manufacturer of the drone Northrop Grumman said in a statement
U.S. Navy Awards Contract for Anti-UAV High Energy Laser Weapon System
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Turkey's UAVERA to Showcase Cagatay VTOL UAV at IDEF 2021
Turkish UAV manufacturer UAVERA, an investment of Coşkunöz Holding is poised to showcase its new Cagatay VTOL UAV at the 15th International Defense Industry Fair (IDEF) 2021 being held in Istanbul TÜYAP Fair and Congress Center between 17-20 August. The Cagatay VTOL UAV is a sub-cloud UAV (BIHA) class with 6 hours of flight time and a communication range of up to 150 kilometers
Taliban Seizes Afghan Military’s Boeing ScanEagle Drone
A day after Taliban fighters took control of India-gifted Mi-35 attack helicopter operated by the Afghanistan military, reports arose that claimed that the latter lost a ScanEagle drone produced by Boeing to them. On Thursday,
Russia Developing Unguided Weapons for Drones
Unlike global trends where attack drones are equipped primarily with guided weapons, Russia is developing a series of unguided rockets and bombs for use on the aircraft. The project to develop the weapons has received the green light from the Russian Ministry of Defense,
General Atomics' Avenger Drone Equipped with Legion Pod Autonomously Tracks Target Aircraft
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) announced on Wednesday that it used an Avenger drone equipped with a Lockheed Martin Legion Pod to autonomously track and follow targets for the first time
First Arafura-class Offshore Patrol Vessel Delivered to Australian MoD
Dutch F-35s Train for Rapid Deployment in Estonia
Turkish Baykar to Make Drones in Morocco
Sweden Announces $1.2B Military Support, its Biggest Ever to Ukraine
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