Ukrainian troops successfully intercepted a mysterious new type of Russian jet-powered unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), marking the first appearance of this drone model on the battlefield. Continue reading
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British Army Launches Top Gun Drone Academy
Soldiers’ skills as pilots have been put to the test as the British Army works towards flying ‘kamikaze drones’ on one-way missions to find and strike targets. Continue reading
Ukraine Receives New Grey Widow Kamikaze Drones
Ukraine’s Security Service has acquired new Grey Widow kamikaze drones, capable of 120 km/h speeds and 52 km range. These domestically-produced, highly maneuverable drones showcase how Ukraine bolsters its defense capabilities with home-grown technology. Continue reading
Czech Drone Maker Primoco UAV Sees Record Profits
Czech drone manufacturer Primoco UAV has reported record-breaking financial results for the first half of 2024, driven by growing demand for its advanced unmanned aerial systems. Continue reading
Northrop Grumman Gets $31M US Navy Triton Upgrade Contract
Northrop Grumman Systems Corp., San Diego, California, is awarded a $30,686,611 modification (P00006) to a cost-plus-fixed-fee, firm-fixed-price order (N0001923F0041) against a previously issued basic ordering agreement (N0001920G0005). Continue reading
UAE’s EANAN Achieves Successful Test Flight of Heavy Cargo UAV
UAE technology company EANAN, an innovator in advanced aerial mobility solutions, successfully completed the significant test flight for its model “RIKAZ” Heavy Cargo Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) and Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV). This marks a major milestone in company’s mission towards commercialising its innovative drone technology, which is poised to revolutionise logistics and transportation in the region. Continue reading
ANRA Technologies Partners with Finnish Drone Operator Flyby Guys
– ANRA Technologies, a global supplier of uncrewed traffic management (UTM) and operational solutions, announced a strategic partnership with Flyby Guys, a supplier of enterprise drone services. This collaboration is set to enhance ANRA’s capabilities in providing cutting-edge airspace management and operational services across Europe and beyond. Continue reading
Democratic Republic of Congo Launches ‘Congo Drone Académie’
On August 12, 2024, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) officially launched the Congo Drone Académie, a first of its kind training initiative for remote drone piloting at the National Institute of Professional Preparation (INPP) in Limete, Kinshasa. Continue reading