Russia ramps up production of Lancet kamikaze drones
Russia is enhancing the production of armed drones, in parallel with the continued use of Iranian-made drones in Ukraine.
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General Atomics: Mojave drone completes first dirt operation [VIDEO]
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. completed multiple successful takeoffs and landings with its Mojave Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) on a dirt strip near El Mirage, Calif.
Iran builds drone factories in Belarus and Russia
Iran is actively constructing drone production facilities in Belarus and Russia.
Israeli company Steadicopter develops armed VTOL drone
Israeli companies are working to offer VTOL UAVs armed with weapon systems.
Amprius batteries power BAE Systems stratospheric drone PHASA-35
Amprius Technologies, Inc., announced that its high-density batteries played a significant role in powering BAE Systems first successful stratospheric flight trial.
Spain to acquire SIRTAP drones for nearly EUR 600 million
The Spanish Council of Ministers has granted approval to the Ministry of Defence to enter into a contract with Airbus Defence and Space for the acquisition of SIRTAP drones.
MilDef and UMS Skeldar launch future-ready Remote Pilot Station console
MilDef and UMS Skeldar now launch a bespoke Remote Pilot Station (RPS) console that provides optimal workspace, functionality, and improved ergonomics for UAS operators.
Germany to provide Ukraine with RQ-35 Heidrun drones
Germany will supply a large batch of RQ-35 Heidrun reconnaissance drones to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Azerbaijan turns to Israeli defence industry to counter Iranian drone threat
Iranian armed drones are continuing to play a role in clashes between countries in Europe.
Baykar signs a major contract for Akinci drones with with Saudi Arabia
Turkish drone manufacturer Baykar has inked the largest defence deal in Turkish history with Saudi Arabia.
Teledyne to supply 1,000 Black Hornet drones to Ukraine
Teledyne FLIR Defense has announced that it will supply an additional 1,000 Black Hornet drones, along with spare parts, to Ukraine.
EDA-led project shapes standards for unmanned systems
A project managed by the European Defence Agency (EDA), which aims to create a basis for a European interoperability standard for military unmanned systems, has presented its recommendations after more than two years of work.