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Airbus Defence Launches LOAD – a Low-Cost Drone Capable of Autonomously Countering Kamikaze Drones

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– Airbus Defence unveiled a European-made anti-drone drone concept with elements of autonomy this week, piggybacking on a training dummy design from 20 years ago. With LOAD — short for Low-Cost Air Defence — the European aerospace giant seeks to address one of the main challenges in modern air defense: the massive cost of intercepting […]

Russia Develops New High-Speed Interceptor Drone

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A Russian firm is in the process of developing a prototype for a high-speed interceptor drone, designed to engage and neutralize enemy reconnaissance and long-range kamikaze Unmanned Aerial Vehicles. The project underscores the growing focus on aerial drone warfare, with both sides seeking technological advantages in countering unmanned threats. As drone warfare continues to evolve, […]

Battlefield Experience and Advanced Software Build Better Drones

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Lithuanian company Granta Autonomy has delivered hundreds of FPV attack drones to Ukraine with more to come under a €1 million contract. These are the new GA-10FPV-AI model, with advanced communications and lock-on-target capability. Unlike others, Granta Autonomy is no new start-up but has been preparing for a drone war for more than ten years. […]

Azov Brigade Armed with Ukrainian-Made ‘Shahed-like’ SETH Attack Drones

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Based on recently published images, it has been confirmed that Ukraine has begun deploying its new SETH drones, which feature a design similar to the Iranian-origin Shahed loitering munitions used by the Russian Armed Forces. According to local media reports, these new platforms are in the hands of the 12th “Azov” Brigade of the National […]

Anduril UK Gets £30M Loitering Munitions Contract for Ukraine from UK Government

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UK Defence Secretary John Healey MP visited Anduril, the firm supplying the drones, in Washington D.C. ahead of a meeting with his US counterpart Pete Hegseth at the Pentagon on March 6. The deal follows a meeting of world leaders in London last week, when the Prime Minister and allies agreed it was essential that […]

AeroVironment Announces JUMP 20-X at IDEX 2025

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– AeroVironment has announced the launch of the JUMP 20-X, a next-generation, modular Group 3 uncrewed aircraft system (UAS) designed to meet the dynamic demands of modern warfare. Setting a new benchmark for autonomous maritime operations, the JUMP 20-X delivers unrivaled versatility, efficiency, and precision in contested and complex environments. Unveiled at the 2025 International […]

Poland’s Battle-Tested Loitering Munition Exhibited at Aero India 2025

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Poland’s largest private defence technology firm, WB Group, showcased its battle-tested Warmate Tube-Launched (TL) Loitering Munition System for the first time at Aero India 2025. In a significant move, the company, through its Indian subsidiary WB Electronics India Pvt Ltd, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with an Indian firm. Under this agreement, WB […]

US Startup Develops Football-Sized Kamikaze Drone

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The American startup company XDOWN recently announced details of a state-of-the-art, throwable tactical drone designed for quick and stealthy use. Known as the P.S. Killer (PSK), the unmanned aerial system (UAS) bears a strong resemblance to an NFL football, which is no mistake. According to XDOWN, the shape of the 3.7-pound PSK allows users to […]

Iran’s ‘359’ Loitering Drone Can Target AWACS and Refueling Tankers at High Altitude

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Iran has taken a major step forward in its missile and drone capabilities with the official unveiling of the “359” Loitering SAM (Surface-to-Air Missile) UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle), a next-generation version of its 358 Loitering Munition system. Specifically engineered to engage and destroy high-altitude military aircraft, such as Airborne Warning and Control Systems (AWACS) and […]