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October 21, 2024
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Turkey Will Provide Albania With a Substantial Donation of Kamikaze Drones

Turkey will provide Albania with a “significant number” of loitering munitions, reflecting stronger bilateral ties. The move is not meant as a threat to any nation. The specific number,...

October 21, 2024
G.Krish
Unmanned Systems

Poland to Boost Bayraktar TB2 Drone Capabilities Through Fresh Agreement

To boost the operability of its 24 Bayraktar TB2 drones, Poland has entered into a new logistics and support deal with Turkish manufacturer Baykar. The agreement, launched by the...

October 20, 2024
G.Krish
Unmanned Systems

India Sees Major Advancement in ISR Capabilities

The 1999 Kargil conflict highlighted India’s surveillance gaps in the war zone. Identifying enemy positions took significant time. Remarkably, an IAF pilot innovated by flying a MiG-21 with a...

October 18, 2024
G.Krish
Unmanned Systems

Beijing Announces Creation of Tiltrotor VTOL Drone Capable of Lifting 2 Tons

The Lanying R6000, a newly developed large tiltrotor drone by United Aircraft, has been unveiled by China. With a top speed of 340 mph (547 km/h), it can carry...

October 18, 2024
G.Krish
Unmanned Systems

The US Navy has awarded Leidos a $248 million deal to support the design and engineering of autonomous systems.

The Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific (NIWC PAC) has awarded Leidos a follow-on contract to support unmanned and automated maritime ISR systems. The task order, granted as a single...

October 18, 2024
G.Krish
Unmanned Systems

Ways in which a fleet of compact, uncrewed autonomous platforms can increase maritime coverage.

As a leading provider of large autonomous UAS, Northrop Grumman has created two new mission-oriented autonomous technologies, Helix and Scion, for smaller platforms. These advancements are set to swiftly...

October 18, 2024
G.Krish
Unmanned Systems

The first demonstration of the Lakota UH-72 drone helicopter for the US Marine Corps has been successfully completed by Airbus.

At Marine Corps Air Station, the Lakota UH-72 drone helicopter’s debut demonstration for the U.S. Marine Corps was a success, showcasing the ALC system’s potential to strengthen logistics in...

October 18, 2024
G.Krish
Unmanned Systems

Thales Launches AI-Powered Swarms of Next-Generation Autonomous Drones

Thales has performed flight demonstrations to reveal the effectiveness of drone swarms with varying degrees of autonomy. The tests signify a leap forward in merging artificial intelligence (AI) with...