Unmanned Vehicles
PREMIUM: Nigeria expands UAV fleet for counter-terror operations
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF), which is amongst a select group of UCAV operators in Africa, recently revealed that it is set to deploy eight new Chinese-built MALE combat platforms: two Wing Loong IIs, four CH-4s and two CH-3s.
These will complement a fleet of 12 CH-3 UCAVs which are ...
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PREMIUM: WJ-700 flies, as other Chinese UCAVs fight
A new Chinese UAV/UCAV has taken to the skies for the first time. Meanwhile, other Chinese models are being used extensively in combat in the Middle East and North Africa.
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PREMIUM: COVID-19 disruption delays Falco Xplorer certification to 2022
Test progress on Falco Xplorer has been restricted by COVID-19 but Leonardo remains focused on obtaining military certification for the MALE UAV.
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General Atomics demonstrates self-contained ASW sonobuoy dispensing from UAS
Unmanned ASW capability will eventually be provided from SeaGuardian.
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PREMIUM: Indian Navy surveys the market for USVs
A trio of USVs for surveying shallow waters is required by the Indian Navy.
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Asian navy orders Seagulls
Unnamed customer orders Israeli-built USVs.
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PREMIUM: Egypt seeks more advanced UAV capabilities
Egypt is believed to be interested in the Falco Xplorer ISR platform, in keeping with a strong defence business relationship between Italy and the North African country.