Taiwan’s Ministry of Defense has offered a rare look at one of its Chien Hsiang loitering munitions swooping down on a target during a test.
AeroVironment, Inc. to Acquire Tomahawk Robotics
AeroVironment has announced its anticipated acquisition of Tomahawk Robotics, a leader in AI-enabled robotic control systems. The acquisition will enable deeper integration of both companies’ technology, leading to enhanced interoperability and interconnectivity of unmanned systems through a singular platform with similar control features. Continue reading
Scientific Systems Demonstrates Autonomous Teaming Behaviours Using Avenger UCAV
Scientific Systems Company, Inc. (SSCI) successfully demonstrated its Collaborative Sanitization Behaviour aboard a General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) -owned MQ-20 Avenger Unmanned Aircraft System on July 13, 2023. Continue reading
Netherlands Increases Order of MQ-9A
The Royal Netherlands Air Force (RNLAF) will double the number of MQ-9A Remotely Piloted Aircraft they will procure, taking the total order from four to eight aircraft. The first four MQ-9A Block 5 Reapers and associated Ground Control Stations were delivered to the RNLAF in 2022. MQ-9A is designed and developed by General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI). Continue reading
Emirates Airbus A380 Allegedly Hit by ‘Large Drone’ While Landing in Nice
An Emirates Airbus A380 superjumbo may have been damaged by a large drone as it was coming into land at Nice Côte d’Azur Airport on the French Riviera on Friday after a post-landing inspection revealed damage to a part of the wing that generates more lift while flying at low speeds. Continue reading
Iran Unveils Attack Drone Capable of Striking Israel
Iran has unveiled a new drone that it says is capable of striking targets in Israel. The Iranian Ministry of Defence and Armed Forces Logistics unveiled the Mohajer-10 on Tuesday as part of an exhibition and ceremonies marking Defence Industry Day. Continue reading
AFWERX Reaches Out to Academia for New Technologies
AFWERX, the innovation arm for the Department of the Air Force, met with entrepreneurs, educators and researchers at a recent Academia Days outreach event in Dayton, Ohio, to hear about their dual-use and defense-specific technologies. Continue reading
Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace will Deliver Multiple C-UAS to Ukraine
Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace (KONGSBERG) has signed a contract through the International Fund for Ukraine for the delivery of Counter Uncrewed Aerial Systems (C-UAS), which will be donated to Ukraine.