Egyptian company Robotics Engineering Systems (RES) showcased its locally manufactured drones and smart munitions at the recent Egypt International Airshow (EIAS 2024), which was held at El Alamein International Airport over three days. The company’s flagship product, the “6th of October” drone, was a key attraction. It is a multi-mission unmanned aerial vehicle, entirely designed, […]
Military UAS
US Army Selects Anduril and PDW for Company Level sUAS Requirement for Brigade Combat Teams
The U.S. Army has announced the selection of the Anduril Industries Ghost X and the Performance Drone Works C-100 UAS to meet the Army’s Company-Level Small Uncrewed Aircraft System Directed Requirement. This award is for Tranche 1 of the DR with a value of $14.417M using the Defense Logistics Agency’s Tailored Logistics Support 10-Year Indefinite […]
Russia Produces Kamikaze Drone with Chinese Engine
Russia started producing a new long-range attack drone called the Garpiya-A1 last year using Chinese engines and parts, which it has deployed in the war in Ukraine, according to two sources from a European intelligence agency and documents seen by Reuters. The intelligence – which included a production contract for the new drone, company correspondence […]
Ukraine Intercepts Rare Russian Spy Drones
Ukrainian forces have successfully intercepted multiple rare Russian Merlin-VR spy drones using affordable, anti-aircraft FPV drones. The interception was confirmed by videos circulating on social media, which showed the downing of Merlin-VR and Supercam reconnaissance drones by the 38th Brigade of Ukraine. The Merlin-VR, introduced by Russia in 2021, is capable of flying up to […]
Ukraine War’s Tactical Teachings Lead to PGZ’s Creation of T.U.R.T.L.E Mine-Laying Drone.
The T.U.R.T.L.E quadcopter drone, developed by Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa (PGZ), is an advanced unmanned aerial system designed for precise mine-laying operations across various environments. Introduced at the MSPO 2024 international defense industry exposition, it represents a significant evolution in the military’s capability to employ autonomous technologies for minefield management. Drones like T.U.R.T.L.E represent a strategic […]
Ukraine Develops New Combat Drone for Precision Bombing
A Ukrainian development team has developed a new combat drone designed to enhance the capabilities of the country’s defense forces. The unmanned aerial vehicle, named REX, was created by Armadrone in response to the operational needs and combat experience of Ukrainian military personnel, according to a Facebook post by the Brave Inventors platform. The REX […]
New Polish Drone can Reach Moscow
During the International Defense Industry Exhibition (MSPO) 2024, taking place in Kielce, WB GROUP presents a new concept of the Warmate 50 strike drone. The Polish drone attracts attention with its size. The Warmate 50, as its name suggests, is equipped with a 50-kilogram warhead. This is a significant improvement over previous versions of the […]
Russia to Equip BMP-3 Infantry Fighting Vehicles with Mini-Drones
Russian engineers are planning to modernize BMP-3 infantry fighting vehicles by equipping them with mini-drones, thereby enhancing their tactical capabilities and crew safety on the battlefield. This initiative was announced on August 22 by the press service of the High-Precision Systems holding. The project is currently led by specialists at Kurganmashzavod, who are developing a […]
US RQ-4 Global Hawk Temporarily Deploys to England
A U.S. RQ-4 Global Hawk arrived at Royal Air Force Fairford, England, for a temporary deployment Thursday, as part of U.S. Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa’s efforts to diversify operating locations and enhance integration with NATO Allies. This marks the first U.S. RQ-4 deployment to England. The deployed U.S. RQ-4 will conduct […]
MQ-9B SeaGuardian Showcased at RIMPAC 2024
With the completion of the U.S. Navy’s Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) flight operations on July 28, 2024, the MQ-9B SeaGuardian Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) supplied by General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc., self-deployed back to its home base in El Mirage, Calif., but only after introducing an array of new capabilities. The flight home followed […]