The German Federal Ministry of Economics has authorized Donaustahl to manufacture and export MAUS drones. The company said that the new drones will go to the Ukrainian division of Kraken. Continue reading
Category Archives: Military UAS
General Atomics Could Fly First CCA Prototype in Mid-2025
General Atomics’s first prototype for the US Air Force’s autonomous combat drone program could start flight tests as early as mid-2025, the head of its aeronautics division told Breaking Defense in a recent interview. Continue reading
Russian Plywood UAVs with Ukrainian SIM Cards Stalk Patriots
Reports from Ukrainian media on the ground indicate that Russia is increasingly deploying drones to pinpoint the locations of Ukrainian anti-aircraft systems. Experts point out that these drones are inexpensive, presenting a financial dilemma for Ukraine as countering them with missiles is costly and impractical. Continue reading
Boeing Might Put a Drone Operator in the F-15EX’s Back Seat
“Talk to me, Goose—about our robot wingmen” Maverick might say, if he were flying the F-15EX fighter jet, and if Boeing can sync up with the Air Force’s plans for collaborative combat aircraft. Continue reading
GA-ASI SeaGuardian Featured Again at RIMPAC
An MQ-9B SeaGuardian Unmanned Aircraft System from General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. is once again supporting the U.S. Navy during its Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise, this time for RIMPAC 2024. RIMPAC 2024, the world’s largest international maritime exercise, started on July 8, 2024, and continues operations through the month in areas throughout Hawaii. Continue reading
Second RAF Protector Now Operating in Waddington
The United Kingdom’s Royal Air Force (RAF) now has two Protector RG Mk1 Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) operating at RAF Waddington. The second Protector has started its ground trial at RAF Station Waddington with first flight expected in August. Continue reading
GA-ASI Flies MQ-9B with Pratt & Whitney Canada’s PT6 E-Series Engine
. General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. flew a company-owned MQ-9B SkyGuardian Remotely Piloted Aircraft on July 15, 2024, with a PT6 E-Series model turboprop engine supplied by Pratt & Whitney Canada. Representatives from GA-ASI and Pratt & Whitney witnessed the first flight of the PT6 engine on MQ-9B, which lasted 44 minutes and demonstrated exemplary handling and acceleration. Continue reading
Czech Republic and Ukraine Launch Production of ‘Leleka-LR’ and ‘Bulava’ Drones
UAC, a Czech-Ukrainian company, has launched serial production of reconnaissance drones Leleka-LR and Bulava for Ukrainian soldiers in Kolín, Czech Republic. Continue reading