Lithuania plans to spend EUR 30 million (USD 32.6M) annually on developing its unmanned aerial vehicle systems, reveals Deputy Minister of National Defence Žilvinas Tomkus following a hearing of a parliamentary committee. Continue reading
Category Archives: Military UAS
Chinese Knockoff of Iranian Drone Sold on Alibaba
A Chinese company reportedly knocked off an Iranian military drone, no less, and listed it for sale on Alibaba online marketplace. Continue reading
Italian Government to Approve Leonardo Astore MALE UAV Acquisition
The programme for acquiring two Astore MALE (Medium Altitude Long Endurance) UAV systems, developed and produced by Leonardo, is about to be launched, following the publication in mid-December 2023 of the relevant document by the Italian Government. Continue reading
India’s UAV Dream Shattered – TAPAS Drone Plagued By Poor Design & Bad Decisions
The TAPAS (Made in India Drone) had to go! Thankfully, it has gone! The mission mode project will reportedly not be funded by the Indian MoD anymore. Continue reading
Indian Navy to Induct Hermes 900 Starliner
The Indian Navy will induct two Hermes 900 Starliner unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) by the end of February, a spokesperson for the Indian Navy told Janes on 10 January. Continue reading
Russia’s MQ-9 Reaper Knockoff, that Can Team with Su-35, Su-30 Fighters, Gears Up for Ukraine War
After losing three Su-34s to a Ukrainian ‘air-defense ambush,’ with possibly US-origin Patriot PAC-3 that Ukraine operates, the Russian defense industry has hinted it has completed all deliveries of an unknown aerial weapons system that also poses a credible threat to Ukrainian ground positions. Continue reading
Turkish Firms Equip Drone with 40mm Grenade Launcher
Turkish firms Asisguard and Repkon Savunma Sistemleri have successfully integrated the SONGAR drone with a 40mm grenade launcher. Continue reading
Switzerland to Postpone Final Elbit Hermes 900 Deliveries to 2026
In response to technical setbacks earlier this year and escalating uncertainties in the Middle East, Switzerland’s armasuisse has reached an agreement with Elbit Systems Ltd, the supplier of the ADS 15 drone system, to prolong the delivery timeline until the end of 2026.
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