Morocco has recently acquired the Chinese-made TB-001K drone, known as the ‘Twin-Tailed Scorpion’, as part of the country’s ongoing efforts to modernize its military capabilities and diversify its defense suppliers. Continue reading
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General Atomics Acquires North Point Defense
– General Atomics has announced the strategic acquisition of North Point Defense, Inc. (NPD), a leading provider of Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) exploitation software and sensor integration, by General Atomics Integrated Intelligence, Inc. (GA-III), formerly known as General Atomics Commonwealth Computer Research, Inc. Continue reading
China’s Massive WZ-9 Divine Eagle Drone Now Operating from South China Sea Base
China’s deployment of its most advanced long-range surveillance drone to the South China Sea is a major challenge to US stealth aircraft and air superiority in the region, according to a Chinese military commentator. Continue reading
High-Level Delegation Visits Quantum Systems Ukraine
In a significant move to bolster local manufacturing and European cooperation, Quantum Systems, a German innovator in drone technology, welcomed a high-level delegation to its Ukrainian manufacturing site. Continue reading
Russians Lash FPVs Together to Make Frankenstein Heavy Lift Drones
Russian soldiers have found a novel way to get around their lack of heavy-lift drones: strapping four small drones to a frame to create a device known as “Vobla.” A wide variety of these unlikely contraptions have appeared in recent months, and they now carry supplies to the front. Continue reading
GA-ASI Gets $32M Logistics Support Contract for Netherlands
– General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc., Poway, California, has been awarded a not-to-exceed $31,655,451 modification (P00027) as an undefinitized contract action to previously awarded (FA8689-22-C-2014) for Royal Netherlands Air Force contractor logistics support services. Continue reading
UK Royal Navy Peregrine Helicopter Drone Conducts First Operation in Gulf
The UK Royal Navy has used its new mini-helicopter drone for the first time on drug-hunting operations in the Middle East. At just three metres (10ft) long, yet capable of sorties lasting up to five hours at ranges well over the horizon, Peregrine is the first remotely-piloted helicopter operated by the Royal Navy. Continue reading
HENSOLDT and QinetiQ Germany Expand Cooperation
The sensor solutions provider HENSOLDT and QinetiQ Germany have strengthened their collaboration in the field of unmanned aerial vehicles and systems, with ESG Elektroniksystem- und Logistik-GmbH serving as the prime contractor. Continue reading