In a demonstration of multi-domain versatility, the Turkish drone manufacturer Baykar has achieved a milestone by proving that its AI-powered Kemankeş 1 loitering munition can engage airborne threats, not just ground targets. Continue reading
Category Archives: Loitering Munitions – One Way Effector (OWE)
Iran Unveils Shahed 107
The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps Aerospace Force unveiled its newest suicide drone, dubbed Shahed-107. The unmanned aerial vehicle used for suicide operations against hostile targets was unveiled last week. Continue reading
Thales and Boreal to Produce Long Range Remote Operated Munitions
– Thales has reached an agreement with Boreal, a subsidiary of the the multidisciplinary aerospace and defence Group MISTRAL, specialising in UAV technologies and known in particular for its high-performance long-range Boreal Aerial Vehicle. Continue reading
MBDA Unveils ONE WAY EFFECTOR: a Solution to Saturate Enemies’ Defences
At the 2025 Paris Air Show, MBDA is presenting ONE WAY EFFECTOR. Development of this sovereign long-range solution is taking place through an innovative production setup, in partnership with a drone manufacturer and industry players, notably from the automotive sector. Continue reading
Russia Attacks Ukraine with 470 mph Drone
Russia launched a new type of jet-powered attack UAV called the Dan-M against Ukraine on the morning of 29 May. The drones were launched in a group from Crimea. Continue reading
Russia Controls Shahed Drones in Ukraine via Telegram Messenger
According to recent reports from Ukrainian engineers examining the wreckage of downed Russian Shahed drones, a startling discovery has emerged: a handwritten note, allegedly left by a Russian engineer, detailing a novel control system for these unmanned aerial vehicles. Continue reading
Raytheon to Build Coyote Factory in UAE
Raytheon, an RTX business, announced the inauguration of a new advanced industrial facility at Tawazun Industrial Park in Abu Dhabi. The facility will serve as a specialised centre for the assembly and testing of the Coyote Counter-Unmanned Aerial System (C-UAS). Continue reading
Poland Buys 10,000 Warmate Loitering Ammunitions
On May 15, 2025, a framework agreement was signed in Warsaw between the Armament Agency and WB Electronics SA for the delivery of nearly one thousand sets of WARMATE loitering ammunition. The agreement, valid until the end of 2035, assumes the acquisition of approximately one thousand sets of drones under subsequent implementation agreements. Continue reading