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Russia’s MQ-9 Reaper Knockoff, that Can Team with Su-35, Su-30 Fighters, Gears Up for Ukraine War

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After losing three Su-34s to a Ukrainian ‘air-defense ambush,’ with possibly US-origin Patriot PAC-3 that Ukraine operates, the Russian defense industry has hinted it has completed all deliveries of an unknown aerial weapons system that also poses a credible threat to Ukrainian ground positions. While media reports from Russia that quote the representatives from the […]

Switzerland to Postpone Final Elbit Hermes 900 Deliveries to 2026

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In response to technical setbacks earlier this year and escalating uncertainties in the Middle East, Switzerland’s armasuisse has reached an agreement with Elbit Systems Ltd, the supplier of the ADS 15 drone system, to prolong the delivery timeline until the end of 2026. The extension comes following a temporary halt in ADS 15 flight operations […]

AeroVironment Announces Multi-Drop, Live Fire GPS-Guided Shryke Munitions from VAPOR 55 MX UAS

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AeroVironment, Inc. announced the first successful multi-drop, live fire GPS-guided Shryke munitions from the VAPOR 55 MX, all-electric unmanned aircraft system in collaboration with Corvid and L3Harris Technologies. The VAPOR 55 MX carried four rounds simultaneously and flawlessly showcased the live fire effects of this capability. The integration of Shryke munitions on the VAPOR 55 […]

$1.76 BN Makes Baykar Turkey’s Leading Exporter

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Turkish drone magnate Baykar became the export champion in Turkey with $1.76 billion in exports, as the country strives to nationalize and further develop its defense sector. Domestically-produced Bayraktar TB2 and Bayraktar Akıncı drones accounted for 32% of all defense industry exports in the country in 2023, according to Baykar CEO Haluk Bayraktar. In a […]

AeroVironment Gets $32M US Army Puma Contract

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AeroVironment Inc., Simi Valley, California, was awarded a $32,066,339 modification (P00013) to contract W58RGZ-23-C-0007 for additional Puma units and associated training support services. Work will be performed in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, with an estimated completion date of Sept. 30, 2024. Fiscal 2024 Foreign Military Sales funds in the amount of $32,066,339 were obligated at the time […]

Canada Orders the MQ-9B SkyGuardian

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The Government of Canada has signed a contract to purchase a fleet of MQ-9B SkyGuardian Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) from General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc.. The order includes the associated Certified Ground Control Stations and support equipment from GA-ASI. The first delivery is expected in 2028. The SkyGuardian RPAS is interoperable with Canada’s domestic […]

Mohammed al-Zouari, the Tunisian Engineer behind Hamas’ Attack Drones

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Mohammed al-Zouari is credited with granting the military wing of Hamas, the Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Brigades, the technological know-how to create their first viable attack drones. His name is now emerging once again, due to the Palestinian Resistance having announced the usage of a drone named ‘Zouari’ as part of their offensive against Israel. Background […]

General Atomics SOCOM Contract Increased to $200M

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General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc., Poway, California, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity, firm-fixed-price and cost-plus-fixed-fee contract (H92403-18-D-0006) ceiling has been increased and now has a potential maximum estimated value of $200,000,000. The contract is for integration and testing support for the Medium Altitude Long Endurance Tactical (MALET) MQ-9 and MQ-1C Special Operations Forces peculiar (SOF-p) modifications, procurement of GA-ASI […]

Ukraine Starts Mass Production of 750 km Range ‘Kamikaze’ Drones

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Terminal Autonomy, previously known as One Way Aerospace, recently announced a successful agreement made with Ukraine’s defense forces. A supply batch of the long-range kamikaze drone, AQ 400 Scythe, is said to have been provided to the forces. The company also highlighted its current progress with implementing serial production for this weapon class. The initial production rate for […]