The British Army’s most farsighted eye in the sky has taken flight in the skies of Estonia. The Watchkeeper Uncrewed Air System (UAS), flown by 47th Regiment Royal Artillery, has had a recent upgrade of the sensors it uses when flying intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition and reconnaissance (ISTAR) missions. Over sixty soldiers from 43 Battery […]
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Kalashnikov Testing Goliath Drone in Ukraine
The Kalashnikov Group announced the successful testing of its latest unmanned aerial system, the Goliath, amid the ongoing conflict with Ukraine. Plans are underway to potentially integrate this drone into tactical security agencies’ first response units to enhance combat effectiveness. Kalashnikov confirmed the successful trials of the Goliath drone in Ukraine, highlighting its potential for […]
Lithuania to Supply Thousands of GA-10-FPV-AI Drones to Ukraine
The Lithuanian government has announced that it will provide thousands of locally manufactured GA-10-FPV-AI first-person view (FPV) drones to the Ukrainian and Lithuanian armed forces as part of a major investment in a low-cost capability that transforms modern combat. The Lithuanian Ministry of National Defense announced a $1 million contract with the Vilnius-based drone company […]
Dutch Defence Minister Pledges $440M for Ukraine Drone Plan
Dutch Defence Minister Ruben Brekelmans said on a surprise visit to Kyiv on Sunday that his country will invest 400 million euros ($440 million) in advanced drone development with Ukraine and deliver more F-16s in the coming months. More than 2-1/2 years since the start of the Russian full-scale invasion, Ukraine is fighting to thwart […]
Turkish KARGU UAV Hits Target Accurately with Armour-Piercing Warhead
– STM Defense Technologies Engineering and Trading Inc., which develops national and modern systems in line with Turkey’s goal of a fully independent defense industry, has made a new development in the tactical mini UAV field, of which it is a pioneer in Turkey. Closely following the changing battlefields and rapidly developing solutions, STM integrated […]
South Korea Offers Cardboard Kamikaze Drones Potentially Cheaper than FPV Copters
The production of drones from improvised materials is no longer a novelty, but the cost-cutting and simplification of this process is still far from hitting the ceiling. A notable example is the recently presented Korean startup Peach, which showcased its product, the Papydrone-800, at the KADEX 2024 exhibition in Daejeon. The Papydrone-800 is built in […]
Russia has Secret War Drones Project in China, intel sources say
Russia has established a weapons programme in China to develop and produce long-range attack drones for use in the war against Ukraine, according to two sources from a European intelligence agency and documents reviewed by Reuters. IEMZ Kupol, a subsidiary of Russian state-owned weapons company Almaz-Antey, has developed and flight-tested a new drone model called […]
Russian Forces are Coating Drones with Toxic Substances
Ukrainian forces have reported that the Russian military is now using drones coated with a hazardous substance that can cause chemical burns. This tactic was confirmed by Yurii Fedorenko, the commander of the “Achilles” battalion of the 92nd Separate Assault Brigade. According to Fedorenko, Russian forces are employing all available means to inflict harm on […]
Brazilian Army Tests XMobots Nauru 1000C VTOL Drone for Surveillance Missions.
The Brazilian Army has integrated the Nauru 1000C drone into its operations, in collaboration with the Brazilian manufacturer XMobots. This unmanned aerial system (UAS) is designed for defense and surveillance missions. Operational tests were conducted by the 7th Mechanized Cavalry Regiment from August 27 to 29, 2024, in Sant’Ana do Livramento to assess its capabilities. […]
Singapore Army Inducts Surveillance UAV
The Singapore Army has inducted a tactical surveillance unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) to enhance situational awareness on the battlefield. This portable quadcopter named Vesper – developed by California-based Vantage Robotics – was procured by the Singapore Army in partnership with the Defence Science and Technology Agency (DSTA), the army announced on Facebook earlier in September. […]