On March 13, a new set of images showing Iran’s Shahed-191 strike drone with a new mobile launch system emerged on social media. Continue reading
Category Archives: Military UAS
Israel’s ‘Black Snake’ Armed Drone Squadron
For 20 years, a gag order was issued by Israeli censors prohibiting local media from discussing the open secret that Israel has armed drones. That finally changed July 20 of last year, thanks in part to pressure from local industry who felt the inability to market their wares was costing them market share. As a result, more information is coming to light about the Israeli Defense Force (IDF) units that are using armed drones. Continue reading
Elbit Systems Gets Order for 120th Hermes 900
Elbit Systems has received and order for its 120th Hermes 900 Medium-Range Long-Altitude (MALE) unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). Continue reading
US Air Force Special Ops Selects MQ-9B SkyGuardian for UAS Family of Systems Concept
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. has announced a new contract with U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) to provide three MQ-9B SkyGuardian remotely piloted aircraft systems to its first U.S. customer. Continue reading
Australian Company Reveals Cardboard Spy Drone for Ukraine
SYPAQ Systems will be delivering sovereign Australian autonomous systems to support the Ukrainian Armed Forces thanks to investment from the Department of Defence. Continue reading
First Batch of Thor Drones Delivered to Philippine Army
The Philippine Army has received an initial batch of new THOR mini unmanned aerial systems (mUAS) from Israel’s Elbit Systems. Continue reading
US Army Awards FTUAS Increment 2 Agreements
The U.S. Army awarded five Rapid Prototyping Other Transaction Agreements (OTA) to AeroVironment, Inc.; Griffon Aerospace, Incorporated; Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation; Sierra Nevada Corporation; and Textron Systems for the Future Tactical Unmanned Aircraft System (FTUAS) Increment 2 (INC 2) competition on February 27. Continue reading
US Army Selects AeroVironment JUMP 20 mUAS to Enter FTUAS Program
AeroVironment, Inc. has announced that it was selected by the United States Army on Feb. 28, 2023, to move forward in the Future Tactical Unmanned Aircraft System (FTUAS) program.
AeroVironment’s JUMP 20 will compete with several other vendors in the FTUAS Increment 2 multi-phased effort which will allow the Army to select the best system for its needs. Continue reading