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. General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. flew a company-owned MQ-9B SkyGuardian Remotely Piloted Aircraft on July 15, 2024, with a PT6 E-Series model turboprop engine supplied by Pratt & Whitney Canada. Representatives from GA-ASI and Pratt & Whitney witnessed the first flight of the PT6 engine on MQ-9B, which lasted 44 minutes and demonstrated exemplary handling and acceleration. Continue reading
A Polish state-owned engineering company denied on Friday that its parts were used in Iranian combat drones, saying an ongoing investigation only concerns whether it had the required export permits. Continue reading
A verdict has been passed in Germany in a case involving the supply of electronic spare parts for Orlan-10 drones to Russia in violation of the EU embargo. A citizen of Germany and the Russian Federation received a prison sentence of six years and nine months in this case. Continue reading
An aerial robot weighing 4 grams is powered by tiny solar panels that produce extremely high voltages – an approach that could enable drones to fly indefinitely Continue reading
Drones and Remotely Operated Munitions (ROVs) now hold a central place on the battlefield. The ongoing high-intensity war between Ukraine and Russia is evidence of this strategic shift that is reshaping the future of air-land combat. To meet the equipment needs of armed forces in France and abroad, Thales is investing and increasing its firepower in this key area. Continue reading
On July 15, 2024, leaked documents revealed many details about Russia’s Tor-M1 air defense system. This mobile, short-range system, known by its NATO reporting name SA-15 Gauntlet, is critically important for Russia to counter Ukrainian aerial threats, such as aircraft, helicopters, UAVs, and precision-guided munitions. Continue reading
In a landmark achievement to strengthen European security, CNS Solutions & Support, as a member of the Frequentis Group, has announced the completion of the CBRN Reconnaissance and Surveillance System (RSS). Continue reading
Rules preventing drone collisions drawn up by Subaru have become the global standard, with the Japanese company building relationships through the approval process to attain that distinction. Continue reading