AV Secures $46.6M Contract with Italian MoD for JUMP 20 VTOL Drones
AeroVironment has secured a $46.6 million contract from the Italian Ministry of Defense for the delivery of the JUMP 20 vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) medium uncrewed aircraft system (MUAS)
Russian Lancet Drone Destroys 120 Ukrainian T-64 Tanks, New Mobile Launcher Unveiled...
Russian drone manufacturer ZALA Aero has claimed that its Lancet loitering munition has destroyed 121 Ukrainian T-64 tanks since the beginning of the war. The company released video recordings to support its claim, emphasizing the tank's vulnerability to precision drone strikes
U.S. Dependent on China for Key Drone Components
The United States remains heavily reliant on Chinese-made components for military drones, complicating its defense posture in the Pacific and exposing a vulnerability in its defense supply chain. As the Pentagon accelerates drone production to prepare for potential conflict in the Indo-Pacific, critical parts such as batteries, gliders, engines, radios, and...
Russian Forces Develop Incendiary Ammunition for Drones
Russian drones now carry incendiary ammunition capable of reaching 2,000°C, designed to target enemy fortifications, bunkers, and equipment in Ukraine, military sources said. The newly developed incendiary munitions, already in use by Russian forces, are being dropped from unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to destroy field warehouses, burn through concrete structures, and...
General Atomics Unveils Laser Combat Module for MQ-9B Drone
General Atomics has revealed a new high-energy laser combat module for its MQ-9B drone, marking a shift in airborne defense aimed at tackling drone threats more efficiently. The module includes a High Energy Laser Weapon System (HELWS) capable of generating up to 300 kilowatts of power, intended specifically to intercept and destroy drones during flight
Eurodrone Lab Opens in Germany for Europe’s Multinational Drone Program
Germany, France, Italy, and Spain moved one step closer to operating a homegrown military drone system with the official opening of the new Eurodrone Lab in Manching, Germany. The
Iran’s ‘Gaza’ Drone Equipped With Anti-Jamming Gear
Iran has unveiled a new version of its Shahed-149 combat drone, also known as “Gaza,” equipped with anti-jamming and anti-spoofing systems to enhance its performance in contested electronic environments. The upgraded wide-body unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) was displayed at the Latin America Aerospace and Defense (LAAD) 2025 trade show, held in Rio de Janeiro from April 1 to 4
U.K. Carrier Strike Group to Use Drones for First Time in Indo-Pacific...
For the first time, a fleet of drones will fly essential supplies between ships of the U.K
Philippines Receives First S. Korea-Built Miguel Malvar-Class Corvette, Australian Surveillance Drones
The Philippines on Tuesday
China Grants First-Ever Certification for Autonomous Passenger Drones
China has approved the commercial operation of autonomous passenger drones for the first time, with the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) issuing Operator Certificates (OC) to two companies—EHang Holdings and Heyi Aviation. The certification allows them to conduct passenger flights using pilotless aerial vehicles within approved airspace
Indian Army, DRDO Develop FPV Kamikaze Drone
The Indian Armys Fleur-De-Lis Brigade has tested an indigenously developed First-Person View (FPV) kamikaze drone equipped with an impact-based anti-tank munition. Developed in collaboration with the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), the drone is designed to enhance tactical engagements through precision drone warfare
South Korea Bolsters Space Surveillance with Fourth Military Satellite Launch
U.A.E.'s Caracal Set Up Small Arms Factory in Hyderabad With India’s ICOMM...
AV Secures $46.6M Contract with Italian MoD for JUMP 20 VTOL Drones
China, Indonesia Hold First Meeting of Foreign and Defense Ministers
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...
