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
Category Archives: Military UAS
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
US Air Force Considers Air-Launched ‘Fighter Drone’ Collaborative Combat Aircraft
The U.S. Air Force is looking into the idea of air-launching Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) drones from other airplanes in addition to other ways of reducing dependence on traditional runways. Air-launched CCAs also fit in with the service’s larger vision of CCAs having a disruptive impact on future aerial combat and presenting enemies with new challenges to address. 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
AeroVironment to Modernize Dutch Puma UAS Fleet
– AeroVironment, Inc. has announced a new contract with the Dutch Ministry of Defence (MoD) to modernize the Netherlands’ Puma UAS fleet with expanded capabilities for enhanced situational awareness and operational effectiveness. Continue reading
USAF Wants Collaborative Aircraft Fleet to Stress Parts Commonality
The U.S. Air Force will have to prioritize the sustainability of its new Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) drones if it’s to ensure they are an effective “additive” to the force. This is the conclusion of Major General Joseph Kunkel, Director of Force Design, Integration, and Wargaming and Deputy Chief of Staff for Air Force Futures. Continue reading
Ukraine Finds 20+ Foreign Components in Russia’s New Drone-Launched Cruise Missile
Ukrainian military intelligence has uncovered detailed information about a new Russian cruise missile called the S8000 “Banderol” (Parcel), revealing a complex network of international electronic components used in its construction. Continue reading