GA-ASI to Support French MQ-9 Reapers
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc., has won a contract to support MQ-9 Reaper drones of France
Germany May Receive Israeli Heron-TP UAVs without Weapons
The five advanced Heron-TP unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) that Germany is leasing from Israel may come unarmed. On December 15, the Social Democratic Party of Germany opposed buying weapons for the drones
France Buys Four Camcopter S-100 UAVs for Mistral-Class Warships
The French Navy has procured two CAMCOPTER S-100 Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) with a total of four Unmanned Air Vehicles (UAVs) for deployment on the Mistral-class amphibious helicopter carriers (PorteHélicoptères Amphibie – PHA) Tonnerre and Mistral. The acquisition comes after the successful integration of the CAMCOPTER S-100 on the French Navy...
Turkey to export Anka Combat Drones to Tunisia
Tunisia is set to receive three Anka (Phoenix) combat drones from Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) under an $80 million agreement signed recently. The deal was finalized after two-year negotiations that includes value of the contract and training process
U.S. Set to OK MQ-9B Drone Sales to Morocco after it Normalizes...
The United States is set to approve the sale of MQ-9B SeaGuardian drones to Morocco soon after the Middle East country announced the normalization of ties with Israel. As part of the U
DARPA’s Gremlins Miss Docking with C-130 in 9 Attempts
Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA)s X-61A Gremlin drone failed to attach itself with the arm extended from the cargo bay of the C-130 plane nine times. Attempts at airborne retrieval of three unmanned air vehicles, nicknamed Gremlins, were just inches from success in DARPAs latest flight test series that started on October 28
Boeing’s MQ-25 Stingray Completes First Test Flight with Aerial Refueling Pod
Boeing and the U.S
Netline Unveils Rapid Deployment Anti-Drone Jammer
Netline has unveiled its new DroneNet RD Jammer – a compact, rapid deployment (RD) tactical drone jamming solution. The DroneNet RD Jammer is the latest addition to the DroneNet family of comprehensive solutions designed to prevent unauthorized drones entering protected airspace, such as over deployed military forces, over strategic facilities, or in VIP protection arenas, whether on the move or stationary
MQ-9B Wing Completes Tests with Load Cases to 150% Max Flight Loads
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) recently completed Full Scale Static (FSS) testing on the MQ-9B Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) wing after three months of extensive testing
Russia to Soon Develop Unmanned Helo-Radar Complex to Defeat Enemy Drones
Russia is developing a new complex consisting of an unmanned helicopter and a long-range surveillance radar to destroy enemy drones. “Since November, the development of an unmanned helicopter for a long-range radar patrol has been underway, which will track small and low-speed enemy drones at low and extremely low altitudes and ensure the guidance of anti-aircraft missile systems of military air defense at them,” a defense industry source was quoted as saying by RIA Novosti today
Ukrainian Air Defense to Train to Intercept American MQ-9 Reapers
In a first, an Ukrainian military exercise will feature the U.S
British Army Declares Readiness to Counter Russian Threats
Australia Delivers Guardian-Class Patrol Boat to Fiji
Australia, India Agree on Air-to-Air Refuelling Cooperation
New Dutch-made Satellite to Strengthen Military Intelligence by 2027
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...