UVision USA, the US subsidiary of UVision Air, in collaboration with Axxeum, a full-service aviation integration facility, has announced the successful launch of its Hero 120 loitering munition system from an airborne helicopter. Continue reading
Category Archives: Weapons Systems
Indian Air Force Inducts Indigenous ALS-50 Kamikaze Drone
The Indian Air Force (IAF) has officially welcomed into service its new domestically-built loitering munition dubbed the ALS-50. Continue reading
British Universities Helped Develop Iran’s ‘Suicide Drones’
Scientists at British universities helped the Iranian regime develop technology that can be used in its drone programme and fighter jets, a Jewish Chronicle investigation has revealed. Continue reading
Netherlands to Arm its Reaper UAVs
The Dutch defence ministry will buy bombs and missiles worth between €100 million and €250 million to arm its MQ-9A Reaper drones, state secretary for defence Christophe van der Maat announced on Tuesday. The decision was taken by the government in The Hague and follows a general trend seen in other EU countries, though notably not yet in Belgium. Continue reading
Turkish UCAV Akıncı Fires Roketsan Cruise Missile
The Turkish defense industry giant Roketsan-made Çakır mini cruise missile was successfully fired from the state-of-the-art unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) Akıncı. Continue reading
Greece to Produce Own Loitering Munition System IRIX
Greek state defence company, Hellenic Defence Systems (EAS) and Paramount Industries Greece have signed a strategic partnership for the local production of next generation, long-range loitering munitions, in a significant move to embolden the Greek defence industry’s indigenous manufacturing capabilities. Continue reading
Russian Privet-82 Kamikaze Drones Soon to appear in Ukraine
The newest Russian kamikaze drones “Privet-82” will soon begin to perform their tasks on the front line. According to RIA Novosti Vadim Zhernov, CEO and co-owner of Oko Design Bureau, responsible for the development of the device, drones will be launched from single rear hubs. Continue reading
Estonia to Acquire Long-Range Loitering Munitions from Israel Aerospace Industries
The Republic of Estonia has signed an agreement with Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) to procure advanced long-range loitering munitions, making it the one of the most expensive defense procurement Estonia has ever made. The procurement of long-range loitering munitions aims to strengthen Estonia’s defenCe capability by significantly increasing its indirect fire capabilities. Continue reading