Category Archives: Military UAS
Guide to Ukraine’s Long Range Attack Drones
Independent defense analyst H.I. Sutton, who usually writes about submarines, has just published this interesting guide on his ‘Covert Shores’ website: Continue reading
Iranian Army Receives Giant Fleet of New Drones
The Islamic Republic of Iran Army has received large numbers of strategic combat, reconnaissance, destruction and radar drones. Continue reading
Ukraine Drone Flew Over Putin’s Woodland Palace on Way to St Petersburg Oil Depot
Ukraine sent a drone flying over President Vladimir Putin’s palace at Lake Valdai during an attack on a St. Petersburg oil depot, a military source claimed. Continue reading
Lithuania to Spend $33M Annually on Developing Drones
Lithuania plans to spend EUR 30 million (USD 32.6M) annually on developing its unmanned aerial vehicle systems, reveals Deputy Minister of National Defence Žilvinas Tomkus following a hearing of a parliamentary committee. Continue reading
Chinese Knockoff of Iranian Drone Sold on Alibaba
A Chinese company reportedly knocked off an Iranian military drone, no less, and listed it for sale on Alibaba online marketplace. Continue reading
Italian Government to Approve Leonardo Astore MALE UAV Acquisition
The programme for acquiring two Astore MALE (Medium Altitude Long Endurance) UAV systems, developed and produced by Leonardo, is about to be launched, following the publication in mid-December 2023 of the relevant document by the Italian Government. Continue reading
India’s UAV Dream Shattered – TAPAS Drone Plagued By Poor Design & Bad Decisions
The TAPAS (Made in India Drone) had to go! Thankfully, it has gone! The mission mode project will reportedly not be funded by the Indian MoD anymore. Continue reading