Russian Troops to Start Receiving “Okhotnik” Su-57 Partner Drone from 2024
The Russian troops will get their hands on Okhotnik (S-70 or Hunter) heavy drones that can operate under the control of the fifth-generation Su-57 fighter, in 2024. “Okhotnik deliveries to the troops are planned to begin as early as in 2024
Canada Ceases Bayraktar TB2 Drone Tech Export to Turkey over its use...
Canada has scrapped the export of drone technology to Turkey after it found that some of the Canadian-made systems had been used by the Azerbaijani side in the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict as well as in Syria. Defence export permits to Turkey were suspended by Canada in early October when reports surfaced that...
Russia Tests Igla MANPADS, Buk Missile Systems Against Combat UAVs
The Russian Ministry of Defense said it recently tested the Igla man-portable air defense system (MANPADS) against combat UAVs in conjunction with the Buk medium-range air defense missile systems. "The crews of the Buk-M2 anti-aircraft missile system and the Igla portable anti-aircraft missile system of the 2nd Combined Arms Army of...
Turkey’s Akinci Third Prototype Clears Medium Altitude System Identification Test
The third prototype of Turkeys Akinci drone has passed the Medium Altitude System Identification Test. Manufacturer Baykar Makinas Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Selçuk Bayraktar shared the visuals of the latest tests on his
NATO Support and Procurement Agency Orders Puma 3 AE Tactical UAS
AeroVironment has won a contract worth approximately $11.5 million from the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) for Puma 3 AE tactical UAS and initial spares packages
U.S. Marines' Resupply Drone Undergoes Field Assessment
The Marines assessed a two prototypes of Tactical Resupply Unmanned Aircraft System (TRUAS) in March at Yuma Proving Ground, Arizona. The prototypes were identified by a successful prize challenge in last year
Russia's Ruselectronics Begins Delivering Reconnaissance System Meant for Aircraft, Drones
Russias Ruselectronics Holding has started deliveries of newly developed reconnaissance systems that can be fitted on all types of aircraft including drones. The BKR system has been produced by Vega Concerns Kulon Research Institute
Russia May Deliver Orion-E Drones to Armenia
Russia could export unmanned aerial vehicles to other countries including Orion-E drones to Armenia. "As of today, we are offering a number of UAVs for exports, in particular, the Orion-E reconnaissance system with a long-duration flight capability
China Tests Unmanned Drone Swarm Carrier
Chinese company Zhongtian Feilong recently concluded tests of a new unmanned aerial mother ship that can carry multiple smaller drones and release them in the air for missions like reconnaissance and attack. In a statement last week, the company said that the “airborne aircraft carrier” made a test flight on March 20
U.S. Air Force Orders Versatile Diagnostic Automatic Test Station Kits
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General Atomics wins UK’s MQ-9 Drone Contract
General Atomics has won the United Kingdoms MQ-9 drone contract worth $13 million. “General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc
Turkish FNSS tests Unmanned Armored Vehicle Teaming with UAV
Turkish firm FNSS has tested a teaming concept between an unmanned M113 Armored Personnel Carrier (APC) with an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). FNSS Unmanned Land Vehicles Technical Leader Cankat Aykurt said during a presentation last week that tests pertaining to this teaming during a cavalry exercise has begun
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