Ukrainian soldiers have achieved a notable feat by capturing an almost undamaged Russian reconnaissance unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) known as the Orlan-30. Continue reading
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Ukraine Clones Russia’s Lancet Kamikaze Drone
Ukraine has announced plans to start mass production of loitering munitions, which will look, for all intents and purposes, like a clone of the Lancet kamikaze drone. Continue reading
New Research Could Improve Prospects for Hydrogen Powered Drones
Scientists have developed a fatigue-resistant electrolyte membrane with an interpenetrating polymer network, which prolongs the lifespan of a fuel cell. Continue reading
China Completing Development of CH-7 Stealth UCAV
China’s Cai Hong 7 (Rainbow 7, or CH-7) stealth unmanned combat aerial vehicle has completed testing and is on schedule to conclude development in 2024, according to Chinese state-owned media. Continue reading
US Army Cancels Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft Program in Favour of UAS
To meet emerging capability requirements in a resource constrained environment, the U.S. Army has announced it will rebalance its aviation modernization investments across new and enduring platforms. Warfighting is changing more rapidly than it has in decades, and the Army is continuously transforming based on lessons learned and a sober assessment of the modern battlefield. Continue reading
Australia to Invest a Further $260M on Next Generation Loyal Wingman Drone
The Australian Government has secured hundreds of highly skilled jobs while driving innovation in Australia’s local defence industry with the allocation of an additional A$399 million (USD 260M) for the ongoing development of the MQ-28A Ghost Bat. Continue reading
Russia Showcases Orlan-30 UAV at WDS 2024
The Orlan-30 unmanned aerial vehicle system, developed by the Special Technology Center under the Rosoboronexport brand, is currently being showcased at the World Defense Show 2024 in Saudi Arabia. Continue reading
Raytheon Showcases Coyote Block 2+ Kinetic Effector for C-UAS at WDS 2024
At the World Defense Show 2024 (WDS 2024) exhibition in Saudi Arabia, Raytheon, now part of RTX Corporation, is displaying its Coyote Block 2+ kinetic effector. This variant is designed as a low-cost, rail-launched missile solution for Counter-Unmanned Aircraft System (C-UAS) missions, with a boost rocket motor and a turbine engine. Continue reading