Iran is ready to export military equipment and weapons to friendly nations, according to the commander of the Iranian Army Ground Force. Continue reading
Category Archives: Military UAS
Iran Unveils New Naval Drone-Carrier Division
The Iranian Navy has announced the introduction of what it’s calling its inaugural “drone-carrier” division. A corresponding unveiling ceremony aired on Iranian state TV showing the navy launching drones from various ships and even a submarine. The display points to Iran’s ongoing push to not only acquire more weaponized drone capabilities and capacity, but to deploy those systems via a diversified set of vectors — including from the sea. Continue reading
BAE Systems Reveals New Unmanned Combat Aircraft Designs
BAE Systems has unveiled two new “agile and affordable” unmanned aircraft concepts to meet the demands of a “complex and rapidly evolving battlespace.” Continue reading
US Navy Tests V-BAT 118 on Destroyer USS Michael Monsoor
U.S. contractors with Shield AI conducted a test flight of a V-BAT 118 unmanned aerial system aboard Zumwalt-class destroyer USS Michael Monsoor (DDG 1001), July 13. Continue reading
Chinese-Made VTOL Fixed-Wing UAV Downed in Libya
A Chinese-made YFT-CZ35 VTOL fixed-wing UAV likely belonging to the Libyan National Army has been shot down in Libya, according to photographs released on social media. Continue reading
Lockheed Martin’s Skunk Works Promotes Distributed Teaming
Teams of autonomous aircraft collaborating with a crewed airplane, in which each aircraft in the formation performs a unique mission on its own, is far more effective than the so-called “loyal wingman” approach, in which a piloted aircraft pairs with just one similarly-equipped, autonomous multimission aircraft—or so Lockheed Martin has concluded. Continue reading
Iran Plans to Supply Russia with Drones for Use in Ukraine
Iran is preparing to supply Russia with hundreds of drone aircraft, including advanced models capable of firing missiles, the Biden administration said Monday, publicly revealing what U.S. officials say is a secret effort by Tehran to provide military assistance for Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Continue reading
Belarus-Made Armed Drone Downed in Ukraine
A Belarus-made armed drone reportedly has been shot down by the Ukrainian military during an attempted attack on its position in the eastern part of the country. Continue reading