The United States has unveiled its own low-cost combat drone, designed to rival Iran’s widely used Shahed-136 loitering munition, in a push to expand affordable airpower options for modern battlefields. Continue reading
Category Archives: Loitering Munitions – One Way Effector (OWE)
Airbus Teams with Kratos to Supply to German Air Force
– Airbus Defence and Space and US based Kratos Defense and Security Solutions have entered into a partnership based on the Kratos XQ-58A Valkyrie, a flight-proven UCCA (uncrewed collaborative combat aircraft), which will be equipped with an Airbus made mission system, combat ready for the German Air Force by 2029. Continue reading
Turkey’s Baykar Kemankeş-1 Loitering Munition Adds Air-to-Air Strike Role
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
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