For the first time, the Russians demonstrated their new workshop, which is producing Geran loitering munitions. The released footage captures small teams of workers assembling the fuselage of the drone. Continue reading
Category Archives: Military UAS
Iran Unveils Shahed-149 Gaza Combat Drone at DIMDEX 2024
At the DIMDEX 2024 expo, currently being held from March 4th to 6th, Iran marked a noticeable presence among defense exhibitors in the Middle East. With a substantial stand in Qatar, Iran showcased a wide array of armaments, including the Shahed-149 Gaza drone. Continue reading
France Will Send Delair Drones to Ukraine
France will order 100 drones from the French company Delair that will arrive in Ukraine this summer, French Minister of the Armed Forces Sebastien Lecornu announced. Continue reading
Northrop Grumman Modifying Global Hawk Drones for Hypersonic Tests
Northrop Grumman is now adapting the next two RQ-4 Global Hawk drones into aircraft that can monitor hypersonic system tests and expects to start integration testing on the pair later this summer. Continue reading
Defence Intelligence of Ukraine Discusses Sych UAV Operations
The Defence Intelligence of Ukraine reported on the results of the use of the domestic strike and reconnaissance Sych unmanned reconnaissance aerial system. The spokesman of the Defense Intelligence of Ukraine, Andrii Yusov, said this on the air of a telethon. Continue reading
UK to Invest $5.7BN in New Defence Drone Strategy
A new strategy backed by at least £4.5 billion ($5.7BN) of investment over the next decade will accelerate access to uncrewed systems for the UK Armed Forces, rapidly equipping them with innovative technology across air, sea, and land. Continue reading
US Army Seeks More Effective UAV in the Arctic
After the US Army announced it would not buy any more RQ-7 Shadows, an11th Airborne Division official told Janes that the unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) could not be used in cold temperatures. Continue reading
Houthis Down Second US Air Force MQ-9 in Three Months
A U.S. Air Force MQ-9 Reaper was shot down off the coast of Yemen by Houthi fighters, defense officials said Feb. 20. It was the second time that an Air Force MQ-9 was downed by the Houthis since November as the Iranian-backed Houthis pursue a months-long campaign against commercial shipping and naval vessels in the region with drones, cruise missiles, and anti-ship ballistic missiles. Continue reading