AeroVironment Upgrades Puma UAS With Smart Battery, Bungee Launch System
AeroVironment has upgraded Puma unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) with a new smart 2500 battery and bungee launch system. Available for Puma LE, the optional Puma Smart 2500 Battery allows operators to achieve an extended flight time of up to 6
Turkish Akinci Combat Drone’s 2nd Prototype Completes Maiden Flight
The second prototype of Turkeys Akinci combat drone took to the skies for the first time last week. The test flight of the drone was carried out at the Bayraktar Akıncı Flight and Training Centre at the Çorlu Airport Base Command in northwestern Tekirdağ province on August 13
General Atomics Receives $189 Million Belgian Order for MQ-9B SkyGuardian Drones
General Atomics has been awarded a $188,866,819 contract action for Belgium MQ-9B SkyGuardian procurement. This contract provides for four MQ-9B unmanned air vehicles, two Certifiable Ground Control Stations, spares and support equipment
France Deploys Anti-Drone Specialists in Levant
The French military has stationed anti-drone specialists to neutralise unmanned aircraft as part of its Operation Chammal to contain Islamic State (IS)s expansion in Iraq and Syria. “We are responsible for ensuring security of the living quarters of soldiers deployed as part of Operation Chammal
Israeli Firm Unveils Drones that Can be Launched from Grenade Launchers, Tanks
Israels Spear UAV has unveiled its Ninox family of encapsulated drones which can be launched from a grenade launcher by individual soldiers, from a mobile land platform, or from an aerial or maritime system. Built to withstand extreme environmental conditions and vibrations, Ninox is available in a range of drone and...
Swiss Army Chooses Lockheed’s Indago 3 Unmanned Aircraft
Switzerlands Federal Office for Defence Procurement (Armasuisse) contracted Lockheed Martin for a fleet of Indago 3 small unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), with options for spares, training and tech support and additional systems for the Swiss Army.
Russian Enterprise to Display "Cyclocopter" Drone at Army 2020 Show
Russias Advanced Research Foundation will display “Cyclocopter” drone at Army-2020 Forum to be held next month. Tests of the unmanned aircraft capable of vertical take-off and landing, was concluded recently
Schiebel, Raytheon Bid for Australia’s Land129 UAS Procurement Project
Schiebel Pacific and Raytheon Australia have teamed up for the LAND129 Phase 3 Tactical Unmanned Aerial System (TUAS) project for the Australian Army; the tender response was submitted last week. The teaming offered Schiebels CAMCOPTER S-100 to establish an enduring sovereign TUAS capability
Heron TP UAV for Germany Completes First FLight
The first Heron TP UAV, meant for supply to Germany, produced by Israeli Aerospace Industries (IAI) completed its first flight in Israel today. The UAV was modified according to the requirements of the German Ministry of Defense (MoD) as per an agreement signed with the Israeli MoD in June 2018
Meteksan Defence Delivers Drone Detection Radars to Turkish Army
Meteksan Defence has delivered its Retinar FAR-AD Drone Detection Radars ordered by the Presidency of Defence Industries, Turkey as per a contract signed in 2019. Fixed and rotary wing mini / micro drones, or drone systems, have become an important threat to security forces
India May Buy MQ-9 Reaper Drones Under Toned Down US Export Restrictions
India is planning to acquire MQ-9 Reaper (Predator B) armed drones from the United States, and the latters easing of drone export restrictions on Friday could make things more convenient. New Delhi kicked off acquisition process for six each of Boeing Poseidon-8I aircraft and General Atomics Predator B or weaponized SeaGuardian drones
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...