Two Russian helicopters were downed in a recent strike by the Ukrainian-made Magura V5 naval strike drones, Ukraine’s military intelligence agency (HUR) reported on its Telegram channel. Continue reading
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ZALA Lancet-E On Show at Vietnam Defence Expo 2024
ZALA’s Lancet-E unmanned aerial system was displayed at the Vietnam Defence Expo 2024 international arms exhibition in Hanoi. ZALA presented the export analogue of the well-known Lancet series guided munitions carrier for the first time in Southeast Asia, attracting considerable interest. Continue reading
Kalashnikov Buckshot: ‘Worse Than Nothing’ Against Drones?
New videos on Russian social media analyzed in detail at The Armourer’s Bench website provide a do-it-yourself guide for creating anti-drone buckshot rounds for the ubiquitous AK-74 assault rifle. This seems to be something of a trend, which is not surprising when infantry combat is rare and drone attacks are frequent. Continue reading
Ukraine’s Long-Range Taipan 100 Bomber Drone Aims to Disrupt Russian Supply Lines
The KOLO Charitable Foundation announced* the delivery of two Taipan-100 bomber drones to Ukrainian special forces, specifically the Tymur Special Unit. This contribution, valued at $146,000, was funded through the Hurkit crowdfunding project. Continue reading
Warheads in Phoenix Ghost Kamikaze Drones Revealed
With its previously highly secretive Phoenix Ghost family of kamikaze drones now having emerged fully into the light, AEVEX Aerospace has been more openly discussing their capabilities. One especially interesting detail has now emerged: the different Phoenix Ghost types can be configured to launch attacks straight down while passing overhead, akin to an air-bursting artillery shell, rather than having to careen into their targets and detonate. Continue reading
AgEagle Aerial Systems Completes Order for eBee VISION Drones from Danish Ministry of Defence
– AgEagle Aerial Systems Inc. has announced a recent expansion upon its existing eBee X drone fleet for the Danish Ministry of Defence Acquisition and Logistics Organisation (DALO) with the sale and delivery of three eBee VISION drones. Continue reading
de Havilland DH.82 Tiger Moth – the Biplane that Brought a Knife to a Gun Fight
In the summer of 1940, Nazi Germany’s advance across Europe seemed unstoppable. As the once mighty France teetered on the edge of defeat after a brutal campaign, Britain braced itself for invasion. Continue reading
Kalashnikov Concern Delivers SKAT 350 M UAV to State
Kalashnikov Concern has completed delivery of a batch of SKAT 350 M unmanned aerial vehicles to the State Transport Leasing Company (GTLK). The devices are intended for use in the civilian sector of the economy, the concern’s press service said. Continue reading