US Air Force weapons developers expect to operate hypersonic intelligence, reconnaissance and surveillance drones by the 2040s, once scientific progress with autonomy and propulsion technology matures to a new level.
Category Archives: Military UAS
Russia Developing New UAV Based on IAI Searcher
Russia is to develop a new unmanned air vehicle based on the Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) Searcher 2 that was built under licence by a local company. Continue reading
Iran Sends ‘Kamikaze’ Drones to Yemen’s Houthi Rebels
Iran has transferred so-called kamikaze aerial drone technology to Yemen’s Houthi rebels who have used them to disable Saudi-led coalition missile defences, according to a new report by an arms tracking NGO. Continue reading
Israeli Skylark Shot Down by Syria Forces
An Israeli drone was downed in Syrian territory on Monday, the Israeli military said, confirming an earlier report in the Syrian and Lebanese media that the unmanned vehicle was shot down by Syrian aerial defense systems.
Singapore Air Force Heron 1 Achieves Full Operational Capacity Status
The Singapore Minister for Defence Dr Ng Eng Hen officiated at a ceremony to inaugurate the Heron 1 Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) into the Republic of Singapore Air Force’s (RSAF’s) 119 Squadron (SQN) at Murai Camp on March 15th, marking a significant milestone in the development of the 3rd Generation Singapore Armed Forces’ (SAF’s) intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities. Continue reading
Germany to Buy Triton to Replace Cancelled EuroHawk
Germany’s defence ministry has decided to buy high-altitude MQ-4C Triton unmanned surveillance planes built by Northrop Grumman Corp for deliveries after 2025, according to ministry sources.
US Deploys Gray Eagle Systems to South Korea
The U.S. military is deploying a new Gray Eagle attack drone system in South Korea as it moves to bolster capabilities against a growing threat from the North.
BlueBird Upgrades MicroB for Indian Army RFI
Israeli manufacturer BlueBird has updated its MicroB unmanned air vehicle to satisfy the requirements of an Indian army competition. Continue reading