An MQ-9B SeaGuardian Unmanned Aircraft System from General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is under contract with the U.S. Navy to support the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022 exercise. Continue reading
Category Archives: Military UAS
Iran Already Delivers Combat Drones to Russia
A batch of Iranian drones was sent across the Caspian Sea to Russia. In the future, military cargo is planned to be delivered to the borders of Ukraine via Astrakhan and Volgograd. Continue reading
Come Back Alive Foundation Delivers Bayraktar TB2 System to Ukrainian Military
The Come Back Alive Foundation, which provides targeted support to the Armed Forces of Ukraine, was the first NGO in Ukraine to purchase a Bayraktar TB2 unmanned aerial vehicle complex for a total cost of USD 16,502,450. Continue reading
New UAV ‘Made in Ukraine’
Ukrainian engineers and programmers have created an unmanned aerial vehicle. They recently tested the seventh version of the drone, which was designed with the military in mind. Continue reading
Chinese Reconnaissance Drone Detected off East Coast of Taiwan
In addition to intruding on Taiwan’s air defense identification zone (ADIZ) with manned military aircraft on Monday (July 25), China also dispatched a drone off the east coast of Taiwan, according to Japan’s Ministry of Defense. Continue reading
UK Protector Leads MQ-9B Development in Europe
The UK Royal Air Force is set to become the world’s first operational user of the MQ-9B SkyGuardian, the world’s most advanced medium-altitude, long-endurance Remotely Piloted Air System (RPAS). Continue reading
Iran Ready to Export Advanced Military Equipment to Friendly Nations
Iran is ready to export military equipment and weapons to friendly nations, according to the commander of the Iranian Army Ground Force. Continue reading
Iran Unveils New Naval Drone-Carrier Division
The Iranian Navy has announced the introduction of what it’s calling its inaugural “drone-carrier” division. A corresponding unveiling ceremony aired on Iranian state TV showing the navy launching drones from various ships and even a submarine. The display points to Iran’s ongoing push to not only acquire more weaponized drone capabilities and capacity, but to deploy those systems via a diversified set of vectors — including from the sea. Continue reading