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Lithuania to Fund Production of Long-Range Ukrainian Drones

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On November 23, defence ministers from Ukraine and Lithuania signed a memorandum in Vilnius, establishing a framework for enhanced cooperation and support for Ukraine’s security and defence forces. The agreement includes Lithuania’s commitment to fund the production of long-range Ukrainian drones, a significant step in bilateral defense collaboration. According to Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov, […]

UK to Retire Watchkeeper Fleet

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The UK has announced the retirement of its Watchkeeper Mk 1 drones by March 2025 as part of a broader effort to modernise the Armed Forces and adapt to evolving threats. The decision, unveiled by Defence Secretary John Healey, reflects the rapid pace of technological advancements in unmanned aerial systems and lessons learned from the […]

Airbus Launches SIRTAP Final Assembly Line

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The Airbus SIRTAP RPAS (Remotely Piloted Aircraft System) has achieved a new milestone, with the establishment of a final assembly line which is now moving towards the production of the first two prototypes. Airbus has launched a Final Assembly Line for the two prototypes of the SIRTAP (Sistema RPAS Táctico de Altas Prestaciones or High […]

Kyiv’s Drone Suppliers Ramp Up Production of Cheap EW-Proof Computer-Guided Drones

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In a significant step not previously reported, Ukraine’s drone suppliers are ramping up output of robot attack drones to an industrial scale, not just prototypes. Enabling the upshift is producers’ successful integration of inexpensive computers into sophisticated, compact systems that replicate capabilities previously found only in far pricier equipment. “None of this is new,” said […]

Poland Orders 52 More FlyEye UAS for $24M

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On Friday, November 15, at the headquarters of the Ministry of National Defense, in the presence of Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of National Defense, and Paweł Bejda, Secretary of State at the Ministry of National Defense, another implementation agreement for 13 FlyEye UAV sets for the Polish Armed Forces was signed. According to […]

First CCA Models Pass Critical Design Review

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The two Collaborative Combat Aircraft designs – one each from Anduril Industries and General Atomics Aeronautical Systems – passed their critical design reviews in early November, clearing the way for detailed production efforts to get underway, the Air Force said Nov. 13. However, the way ahead for future upgrades and increments of CCA remain undecided. Colonel […]

Russian Supercam Drone Offered to Central Asia

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The Russian unmanned aerial vehicle Supercam S350, developed and manufactured by the Unmanned Systems Group, was presented during the Securex Uzbekistan 2024 expo, held in Tashkent from November 5 to 7. The company is offering the combat-tested drone for a wide of missions. Supercam unmanned aerial vehicle systems can be useful for Uzbekistan to protect […]

Ukraine Develops Own Drones to Replace Chinese Mavics

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Ukrainian developers of unmanned systems have presented their solutions to the Ukrainian government and military to replace Chinese Mavic drones. Footage from the event was released by the Minister of Strategic Industries, Herman Smetanin. This weekend, the Ministry of Strategic Industries organized a demonstration for 8 Ukrainian manufacturers of tactical reconnaissance copters that are at […]

Russia Tests Mysterious Air-Launched Drone

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Russia is reportedly working on a new and enigmatic drone under the auspices of Rostec subsidiary United Aircraft Corporation. This new project, dubbed the Unmanned Transport Module, is being developed for air-launch from under the wings of the Su-57 Felon, Russia’s flagship fifth-generation stealth fighter. The concept for this drone, which some media outlets are […]

British Army Takes Drones Seriously

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From delivering stores to high-speed racing, soldiers have had their eyes firmly on the sky as the use of Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) gathers pace in the British Army. While the latest technology was being tested by the Experimentation and Trials Group (ETG) on Salisbury Plain, soldiers were enjoying the thrills and spills of First […]