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
Category Archives: Military UAS
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
Ukraine Captures Russian ‘Barn’ Tank Modified Against Drone Threats
The Ukrainians call it a “barn” tank, a bizarre-looking Russian battlefield vehicle captured by Kyiv’s forces that shows how troops are trying to adapt to the constant threat of drone attacks. Continue reading
Lakota: The All in One UAS
The array of possibilities unmanned aerial systems (UAS) bring to vertical lift operations is generating increasing interest. The United States Marine Corps (USMC) is convinced, awarding Airbus US Space & Defense Inc a contract to develop an unmanned variant of the UH-72 Lakota. Continue reading
Schiebel Opens Facility in France
The Schiebel Group is strengthening its European footprint by establishing Schiebel Aéronaval SAS in Toulon, France. Continue reading
Novadem Gets Order for 260 NX70 Drones from the French Ministry of the Armed Forces.
This year 2024 will mark a turning point for Novadem with a record acquisition of 260 NX70 drones by the French Ministry of the Armed Forces to increase the capacity of NX70 drones within the forces, bringing to more than 440 the total number of drones ordered from Novadem since 2018. Continue reading
Northrop Grumman Gets $9.5M MQ-4C Triton US Navy Contract for US and Australia
Northrop Grumman Systems Corp., San Diego, California, is awarded a $9,536,612 modification (P00009) to a firm-fixed-price order (N0001921F0806) to a previously awarded basic ordering agreement. This modification is for the procurement of last-time buys, material required for the continuance of the MQ-4C Triton Unmanned Aircraft System production and sustainment efforts for the Navy and Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF). Continue reading