Teledyne FLIR Defense, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, announced that its Black Hornet 4 Personal Reconnaissance System has been selected as a winner of the Blue UAS Refresh. Continue reading
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GA-ASI and CAE Sign Long-Term Agreement MQ-9B SkyGuardian Mission Trainer
– General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. and CAE have announced a long-term agreement for the development and production of the next-generation mission trainer for GA-ASI’s MQ-9B SkyGuardian remotely piloted aircraft system (RPAS). The contract with GA-ASI includes a firm order for 11 mission trainers, with the opportunity to deliver up to 50 devices over the next five years. Continue reading
Russia Starts Production of Turbofan-Powered Shahed-238 Drones
According to Ukrainian intelligence, Russia has begun local production of Iranian Shahed-238 kamikaze drones, rebranded as Geran-3. The Ukrainians suggest that these drones are equipped with a twin-spool turbofan engine, giving them a range of up to 2,500 km and a top speed of 600 km/h. Continue reading
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
Pierce Aerospace Team Awarded US Navy SeaPort NxG Contract
— Pierce Aerospace, a dual-use aerospace technology firm and global leader in drone Remote Identification technologies, announced that it was awarded a U.S. Navy SeaPort NxG Prime Contract along with teammates Allen Control Systems, Glassboard, HEKA, and InterSpatial Analytics. 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