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New Chinese armed robot handles gunfire (video)
A private company called Shenyang Donglang Technology Dev (SDT) has created a UGV named Realblow, a device designed to act as an armed assailant for ...
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PREMIUM: Spring restart confirmed for UK Fleet Solid Support ship programme
The long-awaited restart of the UK’s Fleet Solid Support (FSS) ship programme has been confirmed by the MoD, which will eventually deliver up to three logistics and sustainment vessels to the Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA).
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Single sensor mast enables multiple submarine ISR missions
The Integrated Communication and Surveillance system include an optronics mast from Hensoldt plus SIGINT and SATCOM payloads from Elta
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Frontex picks Heron for maritime surveillance role
Framework contract follows series of trials over recent years
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PREMIUM: China aims UAVs at markets home and abroad
China is experimenting with swarms of UAVs that could be used as loitering munitions, as the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) expands its unmanned capabilities.
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IAI's Heron family in the spotlight (sponsored)
IAI designers are looking to a larger, more capable platform in order to take UAS capabilities to a new level.
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AeroVironment in line to provide Wasp for Bangladesh
Bangladesh would be the first Southeast Asian nation to operate the mini-UAV
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Gaming-style solutions for downing drones (Studio)
This video is brought to you in partnership with Raytheon. Beth Maundrill, Deputy Editor, Shephard Media, speaks to Evan Hunt, business development director for high energy lasers ...
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PREMIUM: Northrop closes in on international Firebird order
21st August 2020
Northrop Grumman has revealed it is preparing to announce a new Firebird optionally piloted MALE ISR aircraft order for an international customer. Negotiations are under ...
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PREMIUM: South Korea pursues a stealthy UCAV and much more
20th August 2020
South Korea is doggedly rolling out new UAVs for the nation’s armed services, as well as developing new high-tech aircraft for future use. One is ...
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PREMIUM: India wants UAVs plus a counter-UAS system fast
19th August 2020
Vulnerability of UAVs is a concern to the Indian Army, so it is looking at the matter ‘from a strategic perspective and for tactical applications,’ ...
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German Navy starts Skeldar V-200 tests
19th August 2020
The German Navy is conducting static and dynamic shipboard tests of the Skeldar V-200 VTOL UAV on the corvette Braunschweig. Social media posts from senior ...
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PREMIUM: Japan may renege on its Global Hawk acquisition
18th August 2020
Domestic media in Japan reported on 13 August that Tokyo is considering cancelling its purchase of the RQ-4B Block 30(I) Global Hawk. The Japan Air ...
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Tests prove Thor robustness before delivery to Philippines
18th August 2020
The Thor multirotor VTOL mini-UAS from Elbit Systems has completed environmental qualification tests before delivery to the military in the Philippines. According to Elbit, the ...
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Belgium and UK seek SkyGuardian tie-up
18th August 2020
The air forces of Belgium and the UK have signed a bilateral letter of intent to cooperate on training, maintenance, logistical support, interoperability and capacity ...
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RN declares 700X NAS ready for action
17th August 2020
A new UK RN unit to operate shipborne RPAS is ready for deployment. Three flights in 700X Naval Air Squadron (NAS) have been established (Phantom ...
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US officially announces Belgian FMS deal for SkyGuardian
17th August 2020
FMS customer Belgium is to receive four MQ-9B SkyGuardian UAVs, two ground stations, spare parts and support equipment from General Atomics Aeronautical Systems. Work on ...
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PREMIUM: US Army gears up for new round of RQ-7B Shadow Block III tests
13th August 2020
The US Army will soon move to a RQ-7B Shadow Block III Follow-On Operational Test and Evaluation (FOT&E;) phase as it looks to bolster capabilities ...
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PREMIUM: Australian Army invests in UGVs with new contracts
11th August 2020
Australia has announced significant investment of A$12.2 million ($8.7 million) in industry contracts for autonomous vehicles and emerging technologies. The money will go on experimentation, ...
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AeroVironment enhances Puma range
11th August 2020
The Puma UAS product line from AeroVironment is being enhanced with a new smart battery and bungee launch system (BLS), the US company announced on ...
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PREMIUM: Airbus delays UK Zephyr HAPS flight tests
7th August 2020
COVID-19 restrictions have forced Airbus Defence and Space to postpone Zephyr High-Altitude Pseudo-Satellite (HAPS) Operational Concept Demonstrator (OCD) flight trials, which were originally scheduled for summer ...
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SpearUAV introduces the Ninox family
6th August 2020
SpearUAV has launched the Ninox family of encapsulated drones that can be launched manually or from a grenade launcher by individual soldiers, as well as ...
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PREMIUM: Camcopter zooms in on Australia, as Sea 129 tender process begins
6th August 2020
Schiebel Pacific announced on 27 July that it had teamed up with Raytheon Australia for the Australian Army’s Project Land 129 Phase 3 requirement for a new ...
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PREMIUM: Allies remonstrated with US on new UAV export policy
31st July 2020
A decision by the US government to use national discretion to reinterpret the multinational Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR) agreement went against explicit requests from ...
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Airbus VSR700 prototype completes first autonomous free flight
28th July 2020
The prototype of the VSR700 UAS has carried out its first free flight, manufacturer Airbus Helicopters announced on 28 July. The geofenced VSR700 performed a ten-minute ...
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Four down, one to go for NATO AGS Force
27th July 2020
The fourth and penultimate RQ-4D UAV in the NATO Alliance Ground Surveillance (AGS) Force arrived at Sigonella Air Base in Italy on 26 July after a ...
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Curtiss-Wright to support Triton
27th July 2020
Curtiss-Wright Defense Systems has been awarded a $7.53 million sole-source contract from the US Defense Logistics Agency, to support the MQ4-C Triton maritime UAS programme for ...
