UAS VISION
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North Korea unveiled two new unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) that closely resemble known U.S. drone models on Thursday, signaling via state media that the country is well on its way to achieving both combat and reconnaissance drone capabilities. Continue reading
The People’s Liberation Army (PLA) has been modifying and using commercial unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to support its logistics operations. Continue reading
AeroVironment Inc., Simi Valley, California, was awarded a $12,051,941 firm-fixed-price contract for RQ-20B Puma AE3 UAS systems. Continue reading
Saudi Arabia has agreed to buy Turkish drones, one of several lucrative contracts President Recep Tayyip Erdogan secured for Turkey’s struggling economy as Ankara reaps the benefits of his recent diplomatic push to repair ties with Gulf Arab powers. Continue reading
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc., Poway, California, is awarded a $30,191,431 cost-plus-fixed-fee modification (P00014) to a previously awarded contract (N0001921C0016). Continue reading
Kosovo’s prime minister on Sunday announced that the Bayraktar TB2 unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) purchased from Turkey have arrived in the country. Continue reading
Russia’s convoluted attempt to produce Iranian Shahed kamikaze drones domestically spotlights systemic flaws and mismanagement in its defense industry. According to leaked data published by the Russian opposition group “Protocol”, the Alabuga special economic zone in Tatarstan aims to manufacture Shahed-136 drones under an exorbitant deal with sanctions-hit Iran. Continue reading
The Norwegian Ministry of Defense has announced the supply of 1000 Black Hornet nanodrones to Ukraine, which are highly valuable for conducting reconnaissance operations in urban combat scenarios. Continue reading