Netherlands increases order of MQ-9A Reaper drones from General Atomics
The Royal Netherlands Air Force (RNLAF) will double the number of MQ-9A Remotely Piloted Aircraft they will procure, taking the total order from four to eight aircraft.
GA-ASI advances ecosystem for autonomously operational UCAV
GA-ASI advanced its ability to operationalize the Unmanned Combat Air Vehicle (UCAV) ecosystem by combining advanced autonomy and government-provided human-machine interface (HMI) hardware.
WB Group ramps up the production of reconnaissance drones and loitering munitions
Poland's defence company, WB Group, is significantly increasing the production of its combat-proven UAVs for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) operations, as well as loitering munition systems.
UMS SKELDAR selects S-PLANE’s NX-SERIES FCU for future development roadmap
UMS SKELDAR has selected S-PLANE’s NX-SERIES Flight Control Unit (FCU) for all current and future Unmanned Aircraft (UA) platforms.
Rheinmetall to deliver Luna NG reconnaissance drones to Ukraine
The Rheinmetall’s next-generation Luna NG air-supported short-range reconnaissance system will soon be in action in Ukraine.
France completes trials of software upgrade for Reaper drones
France has successfully concluded trials of a software upgrade for the General Atomics Reaper Block 5 unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV).
Saudi companies sign agreements with turkish defence industry for Akinci drones
Saudi Arabian companies have entered into 3 agreements with the Turkish defence industry concerning participation in the construction of Bayraktar Akinci drones.
Turkish Aerospace Industries to deliver 12 Anka drones to Indonesia
Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) will deliver 12 Anka drones to the Indonesian armed forces by November 2025.
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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.
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.