Airbus Helicopters to expand unmanned aerial system portfolio with acquisition of Aerovel
Airbus Helicopters and Aerovel have signed an agreement regarding the acquisition of Aerovel and its unmanned aerial system (UAS), Flexrotor.
Royal Netherlands Air Force deploys MQ-9A Reaper drones to Romania
The Royal Netherlands Air Force has announced on social media the deployment of General Atomics MQ-9A Reaper drones to Romania.
Italy to acquire Leonardo Astore armed drones
The Italian government has sought parliamentary approval to purchase four Leonardo Astore armed unmanned aerial systems and two ground stations for its air force.
L3Harris to provide WESCAM MX-20D EO/IR systems for Canadian MQ-9B SkyGuardian drones
Canada’s fleet of MQ-9B SkyGuardian RPAS equipped with L3Harris’ WESCAM MX-20D will provide a significant advancement in intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities.
GA-ASI completes first lifetime for full-scale fatigues test on MQ-9B
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) completed a major milestone with the full-scale fatigue testing of an MQ-9B Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA).
US Army successfully launches Altius 700 drone from Black Hawk helicopter
The two-flight demonstration yielded positive data that validates the Altius 700’s performance capabilities across all phases of operation, encompassing launch, flight, landing and recovery.
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ANKA-3 UAV successfully completes maiden flight [VIDEO]
Turkish Aerospace (TUSAŞ) has achieved a significant milestone with the successful first flight of its ANKA-3 unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV).
Baykar’s Bayraktar TB3 drone excels in 32-hour endurance test
Turkish drone manufacturer Baykar has achieved a significant milestone with its Bayraktar TB3 unmanned aerial system (UAS).
Israeli experts explore development of dedicated UAV carriers
Aircraft carriers have proved their effectiveness in many navies. The same happened with helicopter carriers. These floating air bases […]
Canada orders the MQ-9B SkyGuardian RPAS from GA-ASI
The Government of Canada has signed a contract to purchase a fleet of MQ-9B SkyGuardian Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) from General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI)
Iran unveils advanced Karrar UAV with Majid missiles
While the Russian defense industry is busy supplying the needed hardware for the war in Ukraine, Iran is developing new systems that will also find their way to the Russian armed forces.
New Zealand selects Vector drones from Quantum-Systems
Quantum-Systems has secured a contract with the New Zealand Ministry of Defence for the supply of Vector fixed-wing eVTOL (electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing) drones.