Polish Defence Minister Announces Purchase of 24 Bayraktar TB2 Drones
Poland will purchase 24 Bayraktar TB2 armed unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) from Turkey, Polish Defense Minister Mariusz Blaszczak told Polish Radio Saturday. This first sale of Turkish Drones to a NATO country breaks the monopoly of U
Huge Explosion, Fire near Arms Factory in Iran's Isfahan
A huge explosion and fire that injured 9 persons was reported Sunday near an arms factory that manufactures some of Irans drones in Isfahan, Central Iran. However, Irans semi-official Tasnim news agency reported that fire incident relates to a private sectors factory producing incendiary materials
Iran Unveils Heavy UAV “Gaza” for Attack and Surveillance Missions
Iranian Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) on Friday unveiled a wide-body and heavy Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) named “Gaza” that can be employed for combat, surveillance and reconnaissance. The “Gaza” was part of three new “strategic achievements” in the drone and air defense fields
Turkish Micro-Surveillance UAV 'Saka' Makes First Flight
Turkish firm Aselsan announced that test flights of the Saka micro UAV for surveillance operations have been successful. The Saka system weighs around 600 grams and utilizes a 3-axis gimbal
Is Poland on Way to Acquiring Turkish Bayraktar Drones?
Speculation is rife that Poland may acquire Turkish attack drones following a Tweet by Polish Defense Minister Mariusz Blaszczak in which he said, “Good news is coming soon .
Russia’s Mi-28NM “Breakthrough” Gunship Can Launch Drones
Russias Mil Mi-28NM attack helicopter armed with next-generation missiles and rockets is capable launching UAVs including Kamikaze drones. “The latest Mi-28NM attack helicopter is capable of interacting with kamikaze drones
Turkish Firm Develops Mini Rockets to be Armed on Small Drones
Turkish firm Troy Teknoloji Savunma has developed a 40mm mini rockets to be equipped on mini and micro unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). The domestically produced, low-cost mini rocket is within the load limits that rotary or fixed-wing, low altitude, mini or micro-UAVs can carry
S.Korean Military to Purchase Hydrogen-Powered Drones from Doosan Mobility
South Koreas Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) has placed an order for hydrogen powered-drones produced by Doosan Mobility Innovation Inc. The contract valued 831 million won ($737,000) was made under the government's rapid acquisition process
Thales-led Team Demos Hydrogen Fuel Cell Powered Surveillance Drone
Thales, Drones-Center and ZenT have conducted a demonstration flight with a drone powered by hydrogen fuel cell technology. "Hydrogen drone technology opens up new opportunities in applications such as surveillance of sensitive sites and military facilities
Soldiers Can Now Control MQ-1C Gray Eagle via Tablet on Ground
Soldiers on the ground can now control the airstrikes conducted by a MQ-1C Gray Eagle drone via a tablet. On Thursday, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc
China Demos Drone-guided Helicopter-launched Missile Attack on Maritime Targets
In a recent live-fire exercise, the Chinese Peoples Liberation Army (PLA) guided Z-19 gunships to launch missile attacks on maritime targets beyond visual range using reconnaissance drones. The drills were conducted by an aviation brigade attached to the PLA 71st Group Army recently held the drill in the Yellow Sea
Pentagon to Arm Warfighters with ‘Made in America’ Low-Cost Drones
Norway to Buy 9 Sikorsky HH-60W Helicopters Worth $2.6 Billion
L3Harris Delivers First Overhauled P-8A Poseidon from 139-Aircraft Navy Fleet
South Korea’s DAPA Finishes Incheon Class Frigate Search Radar Upgrade
China's Mass-produced J-35A Aircraft Set to Disrupt Global Stealth Fighter Market
China is aiming to disrupt the global stealth fighter market by mass-producing its fifth-generation J-35A at a pace comparable to...
The Future of Combat: Miniaturized Laser Weapons Set to Replace Bullets and Missiles
Lasers may soon replace bullets, and drones could disable enemy UAVs with beams of light instead of missiles
Four-legged Robots Vs. Military Dogs
Four legged robots that resemble dogs are increasingly being seen in war zones and exercises for functions such as reconnaissance...
Lockheed Martin Faces Billions in F-35 Cuts Under U.S. Policy Shift
Americas policy of controlling F-35 usage, spares, and maintenance—combined with President Donald Trumps threats of trade wars with Europe, halted...
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...