Italian Air Force flies new MQ-9A Block 5 RPA from GA-ASI
On November 9, the Italian Air Force (ItAF) made its first flight of a new MQ-9A Block 5 Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) built by General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI).
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Germany to equip Heron TP drones with weapon systems
After a long debate, the German parliament approved equipping the UAVs with dedicated weapon systems. Initially, the deal was meant to allow the long-endurance UAVs to support German forces overseas. But the war in Ukraine prompted Germany to reconsider its defence needs. The Germans signed a deal to acquire the Israeli-made Arrow 3 air …
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Spain acquires SIRTAP tactical drones from Airbus
Contract includes a total of nine systems, each consisting of three unmanned aerial vehicles and one ground control station.
Aerodata and Milkor introduce MALE drone for maritime surveillance
Aerodata and Milkor are set to introduce a MALE UAS tailored specifically for maritime surveillance, harnessing the capabilities of the Milkor 380 platform.
Israeli defence industry pushes for export of drone’s weapon systems
The Israeli defence companies are exerting significant pressure on the Ministry of Defence to approve the export of weapon systems used by the Israeli Air Force (IAF) on their armed UAVs
EDGE Group secures major contract for REACH-S drones
EDGE will provide the medium-altitude long-endurance (MALE) REACH-S unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) for enhanced surveillance missions.
GA-ASI: Mojave drone operates from HMS Prince of Wales aircraft carrier
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) conducted a first-of-its-kind demonstration of its short takeoff and landing (STOL) capability on the HMS Prince of Wales.
RAF’s MQ-9B Protector flies in the UK for the first time
The MQ-9B Protector RG Mk1 took to the skies from RAF Waddington, marking another important milestone in the delivery of the surveillance, intelligence, and precision strike aircraft to the front line.
Elistair: Khronos tethered drone for tactical ISR missions [VIDEO]
Elistair introduces the Khronos, a fully automated tethered drone system designed for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) missions.
EDGE Group acquires a majority stake in Swiss drone company Anavia
The UAE’s EDGE Group, one of the world’s leading advanced technology and defence groups, has announced the acquisition of a 52% majority shareholding in Anavia.
Aquark Technologies demonstrates airborne cold atom system on a small drone
Aquark Technologies has successfully demonstrated continuous trapping of cold atoms suitable for sensing while flying on a drone.
Airbus: naval unmanned aerial system tested at sea from a French Navy frigate
The derisking study for the SDAM programme was awarded to Airbus Helicopters and Naval Group by the DGA.