US Eases Export Rules on Sale of Military Drones to Allies
The United States on Friday loosened restrictions on export of military-grade drones that fly at speeds below 800kmph such as MQ-1 Predator, MQ-9 Reaper and RQ-4 Global Hawk to foreign customers. The rules of 1987 Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR) agreement involving 35 countries, aimed to stop the proliferation of nuclear...
Turkish VTOL Cargo Drone Ready for First Flight
A vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV), Alesta, developed by Turkeys Nurol BAE Systems Air Systems Inc. (BNA), will be ready for its flight tests soon
Armenian Military Reveals Downed Israel-Built Azerbaijani Drones
Armenia showcased wreckage of fourteen combat drones used by the Azerbaijan military that it destroyed, a number of which were Israel-manufactured. “These are the 14 UAVs of Azerbaijan (strategic, reconnaissance and strike) that we destroyed using our modern air defense systems,” Armenian Military of Defense said July 22
Huntington Ingalls Announces Investment in Sea Machine Robotics
Boston-based Sea Machines Robotics, a developer of autonomous systems for ocean-going vessels, announced today that it has closed a new $15 million financing round with significant participation by Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII). The strategic investment and associated partnership with HII will accelerate the deployment of self-piloting technologies in the rising market...
Did Russia Help Armenia Bring Down Azerbaijani Hermes 900 Drone?
Armenia may have received a shot in the arm from Russia in bringing down 13 Azerbaijani drones, including the Israeli Hermes 900. Russia lent a helping hand by providing its Container radar owing to Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) signed in May 1992, by six countries- Russia, Armenia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan,
Northrop Taps Epirus for Electromagnetic Pulse Counter-Drone Tech
Northrop Grumman has formed a strategic supplier agreement with Epirus, Inc to provide exclusive access to Leonidas, the startups software-defined electromagnetic pulse (EMP) system, for its anti-drone tech. The EMP capability will be used as component of Northrops Counter-Unmanned Aerial System (C-UAS) systems-of-systems solution offering
Azerbaijan Offered Turkish Drones, Missiles as Dispute with Armenia Escalates
Turkey has offered its drones and missiles to Azerbaijan as the latter's dispute with Armenia has escalated following the shooting down of a Armenian military vehicle yesterday. “Our armed unmanned aerial vehicles, ammunition and missiles with our experience, technology and capabilities are at Azerbaijans service,” said İsmail Demir, the head of Presidency of Defense Industries (SSB) said in a statement
Third NATO Phoenix Unmanned Aircraft Arrives in Italy
The third remotely piloted aircraft of NATOs Alliance Ground Surveillance Programme arrived at its new homebase in Sigonella, Italy, on July 15. NATO will receive a total of five RQ-4D remotely piloted aircraft, referred to as “Phoenix,” all to be based at Sigonella
China Conducts First Flight of Maritime Version of CH-5 Drone
A maritime version of China-developed CH-5 drone reconnaissance drone conducted its first flight recently. The CH UAV Company developed the maritime version of the CH-5 drone, a medium-to-high altitude, long-endurance large drone system to cope with oceanic conditions, Global Times reported quoting CH executives
Turkish Drones in Libya, EW Systems in Syria “Game-Changing”: UK Defense Secretary
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Northrop’s Firebird Optionally Manned Aircraft Completes Multi-Day Capability Demo Flights
Northrop Grumman on Tuesday announced that its optionally piloted aircraft, the Firebird, recently completed a series of mission focused engagements, including integration and testing of Overwatch Imagings TK-9 Earthwatch sensor. The sensor was integrated in one day as part of ongoing capability flights validating the range of missions the Firebird system can perform for government and commercial customers, the company said in a
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...