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In the Beginning: Die Drohne Antiradar (DAR)
In the mid-1980s, Germany and the United States launched a joint project to develop a specialized, single-use unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) designed to counter Soviet air defence systems. The concept was ambitious: a “fire-and-forget” drone capable of targeting enemy radar, acting as a decoy to draw attention away from manned aircraft, or directly destroying anti-aircraft systems. Continue reading
The U.S. Army has received a groundbreaking H-60Mx Black Hawk helicopter modified to fly with or without a pilot. This next-generation ‘Optimally Piloted Vehicle’ (OPV) is now entering rigorous testing, marking a major step toward a safer, smarter, and more flexible helicopter fleet. Continue reading
After extensive testing, the Royal Netherlands Navy has purchased 12 V-BAT drones from Shield AI. Equipped with radar and a camera, this type of drone conducts reconnaissance and collects information. Continue reading
Shield AI told TWZ recently that it will begin flight testing its hugely ambitious X-BAT vertical takeoff and landing drone ‘fighter,’ near Newton, Kansas, this year. Continue reading
Parrot, a European supplier of professional micro-UAVs, has announced initial call-off orders through the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) for ANAFI UKR systems. Shipments began in Q1 2026 in tranches of 100–500 units, with volumes expected to scale into the thousands as programmes progress. Continue reading
The K2 Kamikaze Unmanned Aerial Vehicle, developed by Baykar as part of its cost-effective defence strategy, has demonstrated advanced autonomy, artificial intelligence, and formation capabilities in recent testing. Flight trials conducted on March 13–14 involved five K2 aircraft operating together, showcasing coordinated swarm performance. Continue reading
The U.S. Army’s Project Management Office for Unmanned Aircraft Systems, or PMO UAS, has launched a commercial solutions opening for the UAS Marketplace, establishing a solicitation strategy to expand the industrial base and accelerate production in support of warfighter requirements. The CSO was posted last week on SAM.gov. Continue reading
