The Netherlands to upgrade their MQ-9A capabilities
The Royal Netherlands Air Force is working with General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. to make important upgrades to their growing fleet of MQ-9A Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA).
EU grants additional subsidies to Eurodrone programme
The European Commission's decision to provide additional funding for the Eurodrone programme highlights its commitment to promoting Europe's defence capabilities.
GA-ASI tests sonobuoy dispensing System with MQ-9B SeaGuardian
GA-ASI, in cooperation with the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), conducted a series of tests on GA-ASI’s Sonobuoy Dispensing System (SDS) using the MQ-9B SeaGuardian Unmanned Aircraft System.
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Baykar tests Akinci drone with high precision missile systems [VIDEO]
Baykar Technologies, a leading Turkish drone manufacturer, recently announced on social media that it has conducted another test of its newly developed unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), the Akinci.
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems makes first flight of XQ-67A OBSS
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) flew the XQ-67A Off-Board Sensing Station (OBSS) for the first time on February 28, 2024.
High Eye to deliver Airboxer VTOL drones to Dutch Armed Forces
High Eye will supply its Airboxer vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) unmanned aerial vehicles to the Dutch Armed Forces.
RAF aviators begin Protector RPAS technician course
Aviators from 31 Squadron have commenced their Protector RG Mk 1 Technician training at GA-ASI facility in the U.S.
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Akinci drone hits moving sea target with guided munitions [VIDEO]
Throughout the tests, the MAM-L and MAM-T aerial bombs were guided at the moving target with the assistance of the next-generation Aseflir-500 electro-optical system.
UK allocates GBP 4.5 billion to equip armed forces with encrewed systems
UK Defence Drone Strategy launched to deliver unified approach to uncrewed systems across all three military services, supported by GBP 4.5 billion of investment.
Hermes 650 Spark: new tactical UAS from Elbit Systems
Israeli company Elbit Systems has unveiled the Hermes 650 Spark, a new tactical UAS. According to Elbit, it is designed to meet the evolving challenges of the aerospace and defence industries.
Schiebel wins Camcopter S-300 contract for South Korean Navy
Schiebel’s Camcopter S-300 Unmanned Air System (UAS) is designed to meet the requirements of customers seeking extended range, long endurance, and enhanced payload-carrying capabilities.
Germany delivers Songbird reconnaissance drones to Ukraine
The German government has transferred the first batch of Songbird unmanned aerial vehicles to Ukraine.