Colombian Black Hawk helicopter shot down by drone in Antioquia, 13 officers killed
On August 21, a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter of the Colombian National Police crashed during an operation against coca plantations in Antioquia province.
Ukraine proposes $50 billion drone deal with the United States, Zelenskyy says
Ukraine has put forward a $50 billion proposal to supply 50 million drones to the United States over a five-year period, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced on 20 August.
AeroVironment delivers new P550 drone systems to U.S. Army under Long-Range Reconnaissance programme
AeroVironment, Inc. has announced the successful delivery of its Group 2 P550 small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) to the U.S. Army as part of the Long-Range Reconnaissance (LRR) programme.
Griffon Aerospace unveils MQM-172 Arrowhead unmanned aircraft system with multi-mission role
Griffon Aerospace has officially announced the release of the MQM-172 Arrowhead, its newest unmanned aircraft system.
U.S. Army concludes UAS and Launched Effects Summit with focus on speed, innovation and training
The U.S. Army’s Unmanned Aerial Systems and Launched Effects Summit closed on 15 August after five days of discussions, demonstrations and collaboration aimed at accelerating the integration of unmanned systems across the force.
U.S. Army summit highlights expansion, training, and new roles for unmanned aircraft systems
The U.S. Army’s Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) and Launched Effects Summit began on 11 August, marking the start of a week-long programme focused on the rapid growth of unmanned systems in Army operations.
U.S. Army conducts first air-to-air kill with armed FPV drone during Fort Rucker demonstration
The 173rd Airborne Brigade ‘Sky Soldiers’ has conducted the first test in the United States of an FPV drone against another unmanned aerial vehicle.
U.S. Army tests First Person View drones in Germany as part of transformation initiative
In the damp forests of Germany, the sound of whirring blades marked a new phase of the U.S. Army’s Transformation in Contact (TiC) training, as Soldiers from the 3rd Infantry Division trialled First Person View (FPV) drones.
Cummings Aerospace unveils enhanced Hellhound S4 drone for homeland defence roles
Cummings Aerospace has unveiled its latest Hellhound S4 drone variant, designed specifically for homeland defence applications.
Shield AI’s V-BAT supports border security and emergency missions in Eastern Europe with Frontex
Shield AI, a US-based defence technology company, has confirmed the successful deployment of its V-BAT unmanned aircraft system (UAS) in Eastern Europe.
Skydio X10D drones selected by NATO agency to boost ISR capabilities across member states
The Skydio X10D is a next-generation nano UAS built for tactical deployment in complex operational environments.
Auterion and HEIGHT Technologies expand partnership with major ISR drone system order
Auterion has announced the expansion of its strategic partnership with HEIGHT Technologies through a significant new order and joint development efforts.