Rheinmetall will deliver a dozen new operational Luna NG unmanned air systems to the German military from 2025, under a funding allocation approved by Berlin on 20 September. Continue reading
Category Archives: Military UAS
Quantum Systems to Supply Vector Reconnaissance Drones to Special Forces of the German Armed Forces
Quantum-Systems GmbH, Munich-based manufacturer of dual-use reconnaissance drones that use multi-sensor technology to collect data for government agencies and commercial users, on September 26 signed a framework agreement with the BAAINBw for the delivery of Vector reconnaissance drones. Continue reading
Iran Unveils Jet-Powered Version of Shahed Kamikaze Drone
Iranian state television has revealed the existence of a new one-way attack drone: a jet-powered version of the Shahed series, the drones which Russia has used to pound Ukraine. The current Shahed-136 is driven by a propeller, with a puttering piston engine earning it the nickname ‘flying moped.’ The new version will be far faster and more difficult to intercept. Continue reading
BAE Systems, Malloy Demonstrate First Torpedo Drop from Unmanned T-600
BAE Systems and Malloy Aeronautics have demonstrated the capabilities of the T-600 heavy lift uncrewed air system (UAS) during a large NATO exercise in Portugal to integrate the very latest maritime technologies across allied forces. Continue reading
Europe’s Role in the Making of Russia’s Kamikaze Drones
Iranian kamikaze drones used in the latest attacks on Ukrainian cities are filled with European components, according to a secret document sent by Kyiv to its western allies in which it appeals for long-range missiles to attack production sites in Russia, Iran and Syria.
US Army Selects Textron, Griffon for Next Phase of FTUAS Rapid Prototyping
The US Army has chosen Textron Systems and Griffon Aerospace to participate in the next phase of the Future Tactical UAS rapid prototyping program, the service announced Tuesday. Continue reading
Is China’s Kamikaze Drone Clone Headed to Russia?
New video shows the test launch of a Chinese made kamikaze drone, the Sunflower-200. The footage shared on Twitter shows the drone taking off with the assistance of a rocket booster, and (presumably) hitting a target some distance away. Continue reading
Skydio Launches X10 AI Powered Autonomy Drone for First Responders and Military
Skydio has launched Skydio X10, a drone designed for first responders, infrastructure operators, and the US and allied militaries around the world. It has the sensors to capture every detail of the data that matters and the AI-powered autonomy to put those sensors wherever they are needed. Continue reading