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Ukrainian inventors have developed the Khrushch strike system project which is a loitering munition that can be launched from another drone. The carrier drone is supposed to lift the loitering munition with a HEAT charge and, as it approaches the target, detach the munition that will go to the enemy. Continue reading
Following the recent announcement that NATO member Estonia has purchased long-range loitering munitions from Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), the company has signed separate contracts with three additional NATO countries worth several millions of dollars to supply Rotem loitering munitions. Continue reading
AeroVironment Inc., Simi Valley, California, was awarded an $18,861,420 modification (P00030) to contract W31P4Q-20-C-0024 for Switchblade Weapon System procurement. Continue reading
The French military has selected Nexter Arrowtech to develop new drones equipped with anti-tank warheads for the army, with a goal to demonstrate the new capability by the end of 2024, the company announced June 19. Continue reading
UVision USA, the US subsidiary of UVision Air, in collaboration with Axxeum, a full-service aviation integration facility, has announced the successful launch of its Hero 120 loitering munition system from an airborne helicopter. Continue reading
The Indian Air Force (IAF) has officially welcomed into service its new domestically-built loitering munition dubbed the ALS-50. Continue reading
Scientists at British universities helped the Iranian regime develop technology that can be used in its drone programme and fighter jets, a Jewish Chronicle investigation has revealed. Continue reading
The Dutch defence ministry will buy bombs and missiles worth between €100 million and €250 million to arm its MQ-9A Reaper drones, state secretary for defence Christophe van der Maat announced on Tuesday. The decision was taken by the government in The Hague and follows a general trend seen in other EU countries, though notably not yet in Belgium. Continue reading