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Recent leaked documents have revealed intriguing details about combat capabilities of the Iranian-made Shahed-238 drone, highlighting its advanced capabilities and current deployment in conflict zones. According to the leaked information this new drone is powered by a jet engine and possesses the ability to intercept air targets, including the US MQ-9 Reaper. Continue reading
German developers are demonstrating a new drone in Ukraine called HCX which is immune to radio -frequency jamming and detection because it communicates with its operator via a fiber-optic cable. Continue reading
The Chinese military is once again pushing the boundaries of technological innovation by incorporating bird-shaped reconnaissance drones. Recent images circulated on the Internet show these drones in use by one of the units of the Marine Corps of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA). Continue reading
A new “Detect and Avoid” (DAA) platform which identifies and tracks drones and other aircraft, brought another dimension of safety and security to last week’s Farnborough International Airshow. Continue reading
On July 29, 2024, Sergei Chemezov, General Director of Rostec, announced the integration of drones into the Su-57’s weaponry. This development aims to expand and enhance the aircraft’s functionality for combat tasks in Ukraine, which include targeting key infrastructure and logistic points. Continue reading
The UK and Belgium have signed up to be the founding Partnership Member Nations in the new MQ-9 International Cooperation (MIC) Support Partnership (SP) formed under the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA). Continue reading
The US Air Force will put the Next Generation Air Dominance program on hold for a few months in order to see whether it is “on the right course” with the fighter that was intended to replace the F-22, Secretary Frank Kendall said July 30. However, all other aspects of air superiority modernization are moving ahead as fast as possible, he said. Continue reading
The German Federal Ministry of Economics has authorized Donaustahl to manufacture and export MAUS drones. The company said that the new drones will go to the Ukrainian division of Kraken. Continue reading