On July 4th the Greek Parliament’s House arms contracts committee approved new arms programs, one of which is the acquisition of the MQ-9B SeaGuardian with a budget of $400 million. Continue reading
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Volunteers Buy Latvian Drones for Ukrainian Army
The Kyiv-based Come Back Alive foundation announced on Friday that it has signed a contract with Latvian unmanned aircraft system UAS designer and manufacturer Atlas for 300 drones. Continue reading
US Navy Demos MCM Equipment Prototype on MQ-8C
The U.S. Navy recently demonstrated a mine countermeasure (MCM) prototype technology aboard the MQ-8C Fire Scout UAS at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, proving a capability that could allow the warfighter to rapidly detect and respond to threats. Continue reading
How Many Drones Does it Take to Change a Lightbulb ?
Just one, apparently, according to this video on TikTok: Continue reading
Schiebel CAMCOPTER S-100 Delivers Enhanced Maritime Situational Awareness for Icelandic Coast Guard
Schiebel’s CAMCOPTER S-100 is supporting the Icelandic Coast Guard both day and night delivering enhanced maritime situational awareness for an array of operational tasks, through a contract with the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA). Continue reading
Greece Deploys Israeli Systems to Counter Turkish Drones
Turkey’s vaunted domestically-built drones pose a significant challenge for Greece, a challenge Athens has recently begun addressing with Israeli know-how. Continue reading
Skycharge Brings Fast Smart Battery Charging for Drone Manufacturers
The Skycharge team has been developing smart-charging systems since 2015, when the 500W charge source was brought to market. This was followed by a 750W unit, in 2021. Continue reading
Baykar Akıncı Undergoes 1st Laser-Guided Firing Test
Turkey’s landmark combat drone has undergone a successful firing test with a laser-guided missile, achieving yet another milestone in the integration process of domestically manufactured ammunition. Continue reading