Iranian-designed Shahed-136 drones, known as Geran-2 in Russia, were showcased in Belarusian service for the first time during a military parade in Minsk, the capital of Belarus. Continue reading
Category Archives: Military UAS
Russia and China Partner on Developing a New Attack Drone
Russian and Chinese companies are said to be in the process of making Iranian replica drones for use in Ukraine. Initially reported by Bloomberg, the news reportedly comes from unnamed European officials “familiar with the matter.” Continue reading
Brazilian Navy Issues Request for Quotation for Chinese Drones
On June 21, 2024, the Brazilian Naval Commission in Washington (CNBW), USA, issued Request for Quotation (RFQ) No. Q2024-0074, aiming to select two Chinese unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) of the types Mavic 3 and Matrice. Continue reading
Italy Seizes Chinese Military Drones Heading to Libya
Italy has seized Chinese military drones disguised as wind turbines that were heading to Libya in violation of a U.N. embargo, Italian authorities said. Continue reading
Ukrainian Forces Deploy New Heavy FPV Drones with Enhanced Warheads
The Ukrainian military has begun using a new model of a heavy FPV attack drone capable of carrying a 5-kilogram warhead. Continue reading
Ukrainian AI Drone Swarms that Recognize Russian Army Uniforms
An unnamed Ukrainian tech startup has reportedly developed a new artificial intelligence (AI)- enabled drone that can recognize and engage targets based on visual triggers, like a specific uniform. The drones can work as a swarm and can communicate with one another. Continue reading
Indian Armed Forces Order Made-in-India Tapas Drones from DRDO
The Indian Air Force and Navy have decided to acquire 10 Tapas drones – six for the Air Force and four for the Navy, underscoring their growing trust in Indigenous defence equipment. Developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), the Tapas drones reflect India’s commitment to self-reliance in defence technology. Continue reading
Ukraine Shows ‘Bulava’ – a New Loitering Drone at Eurosatory 2024
Ukraine unveiled a new ‘Bulava’ kamikaze drone at the Eurosatory 2024 international exhibition in Paris. Defence Express said the Bulava is an analogue to a Russian “Lancet” unmanned aerial vehicle. Continue reading