Raytheon, an RTX business, has been awarded a $5.04 billion cost-plus-fixed-fee contract by the U.S. Army to supply components for the Coyote Missile System. Continue reading
Category Archives: Military UAS
Kalashnikov Enhances Tactical Capabilities of the SKAT 350M Reconnaissance UAV
The Kalashnikov Concern has unveiled an upgraded version of its SKAT 350M unmanned aerial system, now equipped with an integrated HD infrared camera and a night vision module. The new system was showcased in Izhevsk during the annual Gunsmiths’ Day arms exhibition, according to the company’s press service. Continue reading
Helsing Unveils CA-1 Europa Autonomous Fighter Jet
– Helsing, a European all-domain defence technology company, has unveiled the development of CA-1 Europa, an autonomous uncrewed combat aerial vehicle (UCAV). Helsing showed a full-size design study of the jet at its Grob Aircraft subsidiary. Continue reading
Lithuanian Startup Granta Autonomy Unveils X-WING Loitering Munition System
Lithuanian drone innovator Granta Autonomy has unveiled its new X-WING loitering munition system. The X-WING combines the vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) of a quadcopter with the efficient, fixed-wing flight of an airplane, giving it a range of up to 50km. Continue reading
Lockheed Martin is Betting on New F-35 Drone Tech for Future Flights
Lockheed Martin is developing new technology to allow F-35 fighter pilots to control drones. WSJ toured the company’s Fort Worth, Texas, facility to see the jets and futuristic tech. Continue reading
UK Royal Navy Declares Two Drone Systems Now Operational
Royal Navy warships and Royal Marines operating behind enemy lines will be supported from the air by two drone systems now ready for front-line operations. Continue reading
GA-ASI and AeroVironment Complete First-Ever Air Launch of Switchblade 600 from MQ-9A UAS
– General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. and AeroVironment collaborated on the air launch of a Switchblade 600 loitering munition (LM) from a GA-ASI Block 5 MQ-9A unmanned aircraft system (UAS). The flight testing took place from July 22-24 at the U.S. Army Yuma Proving Grounds Test Range. Continue reading
TEKEVER Unveils New Battle-Proven, Shipborne-Capable AR3 EVO System
– TEKEVER, a European provider of AI-driven autonomous systems, has unveiled its most advanced and adaptable unmanned aerial system (UAS) to date at DSEI 2025. The AR3 Evolution (AR3 EVO) is the latest development in TEKEVER’s AR3 family, expanding the company’s portfolio to support the creation of sovereign defence capabilities. Continue reading