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Ukraine Shows ‘Bulava’ – a New Loitering Drone at Eurosatory 2024

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Ukraine unveiled a new ‘Bulava’ kamikaze drone at the Eurosatory 2024 international exhibition in Paris. Defence Express said the Bulava is an analogue to a Russian “Lancet” unmanned aerial vehicle. UAC, the Ukrainian-Czech company, showed the drone, also known as a Mace loitering munition, at the National Association of Defense Industry Enterprises of Ukraine panel. According […]

Delair Unveils DRAKO: A Universal UAV Ground Station

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New Delair Ground Station Integrates Multiple UAV Platforms for Seamless Operations Delair has announced the release of its new universal UAV ground station, DRAKO (Drone Remote Access Command & Control for Operations), at Eurosatory. This innovative ground station aims to address the challenges faced by operators who manage multiple UAV systems, each with unique control […]

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Australian Army to Finally Introduce ‘Owl’ Electric-Powered Suicide Drone

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The Australian Army will finally induct a new, electric-powered kamikaze drone that has been in development for more than two years. Called the “Owl,” the loitering munition can travel up to 200 kilometers (124 miles) and stay in the air for 30 minutes without recharging. The One-Way Loitering (OWL) munition has been developed by Western […]

Aeronautics Introduces the Orbiter 2 LM Loitering Munition

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Aeronautics Ltd. has introduced the Orbiter 2 LM (Loitering Munition), the latest addition to Aeronautics’ portfolio of combat proven loitering munitions systems. It offers enhanced capabilities including long endurance, persistent surveillance, optimal precision with low collateral damage making it ideal for a diverse number of missions. The Orbiter 2 LM offers an optimal solution, combining […]

UVision and Mistral Secure $73M US Government Contract for Hero-120SF Loitering Munitions

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UVision Inc., a global supplier of aerial loitering systems, and Mistral Inc., a US defense industry company, have secured a $73,552,208 contract with the U.S. Government to supply Hero-120SF Loitering Munitions for the U.S. Special Operations Command. The contract includes munitions, spare parts, engineering change proposals, new equipment training, and conversion from organic precision fires-mounted […]

Teledyne FLIR’s ‘New’ Rogue 1 Loitering Munition has been under SOCOM Contract for Two Years

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When Teledyne FLIR unveiled its “new” Rogue 1 loitering munition system (LMS) on May 7, it was the first glimpse the public got of the design. But quietly, US Special Operations Command has been testing the vertical take-off/landing capability system for over two years. The company has been under a training and evaluation contract with […]

Teledyne FLIR Defense Unveils Rogue 1 Loitering Munition System

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Teledyne FLIR Defense, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, is introducing its new Rogue 1 loitering munition system at this week’s Special Operations Forces (SOF) Week convention in Tampa. Rogue 1 is a next-generation, rapidly deployed, and optionally-lethal vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) small unmanned aerial system (sUAS) that enables warfighters to conduct precision-strikes against moving […]

AeroVironment Gets $32M US Army Switchblade Contract

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AeroVironment Inc., Simi Valley, California, was awarded a $32,120,832 modification (P00044) to contract W31P4Q-20-C-0024 for the Switchblade Weapon System. Work will be performed in Simi Valley, California, with an estimated completion date of June 30, 2024. Fiscal 2023 other procurement, Army funds and Marine Corps funds in the amount of $32,120,832 were obligated at the […]

Russian Lancet Drone Caught by EW System Goes for Research

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Ukrainian soldiers are boasting on social media about their latest achievement – the capture of a Russian unmanned aerial vehicle or an anti-tank kamikaze missile, administered by a particular type of electronic warfare system. The apprehension of the Lancet drone marks a significant breakthrough for the Ukrainians, as it provides an opportunity to examine its […]

Anduril Industries New Loitering Munition Altius 700M Hits All Targets in Successful Test

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Anduril Industries has just released a video  of the first end-to-end live fire test for ALTIUS-700M at Dugway Proving Grounds, Utah in September which demonstrated flawless system performance with direct hits across six missions. Launched from a ground vehicle during the test, the munition displayed remarkable range capabilities, reaching up to 100 miles with a […]