Iranian state television has revealed the existence of a new one-way attack drone: a jet-powered version of the Shahed series, the drones which Russia has used to pound Ukraine. The current Shahed-136 is driven by a propeller, with a puttering piston engine earning it the nickname ‘flying moped.’ The new version will be far faster and more difficult to intercept. Continue reading
Category Archives: Military UAS
BAE Systems, Malloy Demonstrate First Torpedo Drop from Unmanned T-600
BAE Systems and Malloy Aeronautics have demonstrated the capabilities of the T-600 heavy lift uncrewed air system (UAS) during a large NATO exercise in Portugal to integrate the very latest maritime technologies across allied forces. Continue reading
Europe’s Role in the Making of Russia’s Kamikaze Drones
US Army Selects Textron, Griffon for Next Phase of FTUAS Rapid Prototyping
The US Army has chosen Textron Systems and Griffon Aerospace to participate in the next phase of the Future Tactical UAS rapid prototyping program, the service announced Tuesday. Continue reading
Is China’s Kamikaze Drone Clone Headed to Russia?
New video shows the test launch of a Chinese made kamikaze drone, the Sunflower-200. The footage shared on Twitter shows the drone taking off with the assistance of a rocket booster, and (presumably) hitting a target some distance away. Continue reading
Skydio Launches X10 AI Powered Autonomy Drone for First Responders and Military
Skydio has launched Skydio X10, a drone designed for first responders, infrastructure operators, and the US and allied militaries around the world. It has the sensors to capture every detail of the data that matters and the AI-powered autonomy to put those sensors wherever they are needed. Continue reading
Australia to Procure Fourth MQ-4C Triton UAV
The Australian Defence Force (ADF) will procure a fourth MQ-4C Triton high-altitude, long-endurance unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), and upgrade its fleet of P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft, the Australian Government has announced. Continue reading
Leonardo Unveils Proteus Rotary-Wing Drone
After more than a year of anticipation, Leonardo and the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) unveiled a mature concept of the technology demonstrator, known as project ‘Proteus’ by the British Armed Forces, at DSEI London 2023. Continue reading