The Netherlands is donating 100 additional drone detection radars to Ukraine. Vehicles for transporting casualties are also being sent to the country. Furthermore, the Netherlands is investing extra money in drone support. Continue reading
Category Archives: Military UAS
Ukraine Approves New ‘Svitlovod’ FPV Fibre-Optic Drone
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has codified and approved for operation in the Armed Forces of Ukraine the domestic unmanned FPV aviation complex ‘Svitlovod’. This was reported by the Main Directorate for Lifecycle Support of Armaments and Military Equipment. Continue reading
Protector RG Mk1 Drone Enters Service with UK Royal Air Force
In a historic first, the Protector RG Mk1, the first Remotely Piloted Air System (RPAS) that is authorised to fly in UK Airspace, has entered service with the Royal Air Force. Continue reading
Teledyne FLIR’s Black Hornet 4 Nano-Drone Approved for Defense Innovation Unit’s Blue UAS List
– Teledyne FLIR Defense, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated (NYSE:TDY), announced that its Black Hornet 4 Personal Reconnaissance System has successfully completed the required NDAA and cyber security verification process and been approved for the Blue UAS List with an Authority to Operate. Continue reading
France Commissions Five MALE Drone Demonstrators
In the presence of the Minister of the Armed Forces, five grant agreements were signed with AURA AERO, Daher, FLY-R, SE Aviation, and Turgis Gaillard, major players in drone innovation, to support the development of MALE demonstrators starting in 2026. 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
UK Announces Tenfold increase in Drone Deliveries for Ukraine at 50-Nation Ukraine Summit
The UK is investing a record £350m this year to increase the supply of drones to Ukraine from a target of 10,000 in 2024 to 100,000 in 2025. The UK is ramping up its support for Ukraine with a target to achieve a tenfold increase in production and procurement of drones to deliver to Ukraine this year. Continue reading