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November 20, 2024
G.Krish
Unmanned Systems
New Product Launches

Airbus to Reveal First Two SIRTAP Drone Prototypes by 2025

Airbus has reported major progress in the development of its first high-performance SIRTAP drones for the Spanish Armed Forces. Two prototypes have entered the final assembly phase at Airbus’...

Russia Unveils NV.17 Hybrid Helicopter to Bridge Light-Heavy Gap

The development of Russia’s new NV.17 hybrid helicopter has progressed to the technical design phase, following the successful completion of its preliminary and draft design stages. Developed by Heliburo,...

New Zealand Receives 4th C-130J-30, Boosting Air Transport Fleet

The Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) has received its fourth C-130J-30 Super Hercules, which arrived at RNZAF Base Auckland, Whenuapai, in late October 2024. Designated NZ7014, the aircraft...

BAE’s New EW Tech Boosts Protection for U.S. Army Combat Vehicles

BAE Systems has received a follow-on contract from the U.S. Army to continue development of its Multi-Class Soft Kill System (MCSKS), an advanced electronic warfare solution designed to improve...

Pentagon, UK, Australia Forge Hypersonic Testing Alliance

The Pentagon has announced a new partnership with Australia and the United Kingdom to advance hypersonic testing, aiming to enhance testing facilities and boost information sharing among the three...

November 19, 2024
G.Krish
Unmanned Systems
Procurement & Contracts

Croatia to Buy 6 Bayraktar TB2 Drones in $95 Million Agreement

The Croatian government has approved a $95 million deal to purchase six Bayraktar TB2 drones, with delivery expected in 2026. The package includes a command and control center, an...

India Tests Precision-Strike Version of Pinaka Rocket System

India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully concluded flight testing of the Guided Pinaka Multi-Barrel Rocket Launcher (MBRL). Conducted in three phases, the tests evaluated various performance...

UK Tests SPEAR-3 Missile for F-35B Fighter Jets

The UK conducted the first flight test of the in-development SPEAR-3 air-to-ground guided cruise missile last month. The missile, developed by MBDA UK, was launched from a BAE Systems-operated...

U.S. Clears $160M F-16 Engine Support Deal for Greece

The US State Department has approved a $160 million foreign military sale to Greece for F-16 engine support services. The package includes engine maintenance, spare parts, ground handling equipment,...

Airbus Delivers First H145M Helicopter to Germany Under 82-Aircraft Deal

Less than a year after the contract was signed, Airbus Helicopters has delivered the first of up to 82 H145M helicopters ordered by Germany, with the handover taking place...