Northrop Grumman Systems Corp., based in San Diego, California, has been awarded a $543m contract modification to expand the production and delivery of MQ-4C Triton Unmanned Aircraft Systems. Continue reading
Category Archives: Military UAS
New Ukrainian Kamikaze Drone in Production, has Already Hit its First Russian Targets
A Ukrainian-designed kamikaze drone with range of 1,000 kilometers has entered production and has already struck Russian targets, according to officials. Continue reading
Kratos Reveals Thanatos Tactical UAV
Kratos has provided a rendering of its Thanatos drone for the first time. The company says it hopes to have gotten a contract by next year related to this stealth drone, the most advanced design the company has unveiled to date. Continue reading
Slovenian Firm Quietly Provides Surveillance Drones to Ukraine
Slovenian drone maker C-Astral recently provided reconnaissance systems to Ukrainian troops – its unmanned aerial system Belin — otherwise known as Bramor C4EYE — made their way to the embattled country. Continue reading
Germany Arrests Man for Selling Drone Parts to Russia
Germany has arrested a businessman for allegedly selling components to Russia that are used in military gear, including drones currently deployed by Moscow’s troops in Ukraine, prosecutors said last Thursday. Continue reading
L3Harris, US Navy to Develop Heavy Fuel Version of FVR-90 Drone
As the US Navy seeks to develop and field advanced unmanned systems, the Naval Air Systems Command’s Small Tactical Unmanned Aircraft Systems Program will look to the FVR-90 to continue VTOL experimentation and maturation efforts due to its tactical mobility and agility. Continue reading
Russia Uses Italmas ‘Flying Lawnmower’ Drones in Ukraine
Russia has been combining the use of Shahed drones with cheaper and lighter domestically-produced Italmas UAVs in its attacks on Ukrainian infrastructure. Continue reading
First Protector Aircraft Arrives at RAF Waddington Air Base
The first of 16 Protector aircraft, the RAF’s latest Remotely Piloted Air System (RPAS), has arrived at RAF Waddington, Lincolnshire. Continue reading