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AeroVironment Announces JUMP 20-X at IDEX 2025

AeroVironment has announced the launch of the JUMP 20-X, a next-generation, modular Group 3 uncrewed aircraft system (UAS) designed to meet the dynamic demands of modern warfare. Setting a new benchmark for autonomous maritime operations, the JUMP 20-X delivers unrivaled versatility, efficiency, and precision in contested and complex environments. Continue reading

Edge Group Unveils HT-750 Rotary-Wing UAV at IDEX 2025

The United Arab Emirates’ Edge Group unveiled its unmanned helicopter HT-750 at the International Defence Exhibition & Conference (IDEX) 2025 held in Abu Dhabi from 17 to 21 February.The 1:1 scale model of the HT-750 displayed at IDEX 2025 featured an exoskeleton frame, a modular pod, and a tail boom that terminates in a ‘T-tail’ with a two-blade tail rotor system. Continue reading

Aquiline Drones Debuts First Anti-Graffiti Drone in Nationwide Campaign

Unsightly graffiti is a menace to communities and metropolises, worldwide! More than just a nuisance, graffiti is a form of vandalism, making it a crime that devalues property and consumes valuable police time and other public resources. Moreover, graffiti negatively affects communities by creating a perception of neglect or disorder, lowering property values, deterring businesses, and contributing to feelings of insecurity among residents, especially if associated with gang activity or offensive content. Continue reading

Baykar to Build Drone Factory in Indonesia

Baykar — an Istanbul-based private-owned firm specializing in unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) — has partnered with Indonesian defense holding Republikorp to set up a joint venture for local drone production. The deal’s signing for this entity took place on the sidelines of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s talks with his Indonesian counterpart Prabowo Subianto at the Bogor Palace. Continue reading

Iran Demonstrates AI-Powered Missiles Launched from Drones

On January 26, 2025, Iran showcased its advanced military capabilities during the “Prophet Muhammad” naval exercise organized by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). This event featured the deployment of cutting-edge combat drones, including the Mohajer-6 and Ababil-5, equipped with Qaem and Almas missiles enhanced by artificial intelligence. Continue reading

Sentrycs Gets Multi-Million-Dollar C-UAS Deal in Latin America

Sentrycs, a provider of cutting-edge counter-UAS solutions, has been awarded a multi-million-dollar contract in Latin America for a national defense project. The project marks a significant milestone as the largest installation of counter-drone systems in the region, demonstrating Sentrycs’ unparalleled technological capabilities in addressing the growing threats posed by drones in high-risk environments. Continue reading