All Military UAVs articles
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NewsMHI, Shield AI complete autonomous flight tests in Japan
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) and Shield AI have completed autonomous flight tests in Japan following rapid integration of Hivemind autonomy software into MHI’s prototype drone, demonstrating coordinated manoeuvres and learning capabilities in under two months.
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NewsBaykar aces AI-enabled drone swarm trials with five new ‘K2 Kamikaze’ aircraft
Turkish uncrewed aerial vehicle developer Baykar Technology has unveiled what it describes as the “largest ‘kamikaze’ platform in its class”, after performing a two-day campaign of multi-aircraft flight tests.
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NewsAirbus prepares Valkyrie pair for ‘UCCA’ mission test alongside Eurofighter for Germany
Targeting the delivery of a ‘loyal wingman’-type capability for the German air force before the end of this decade, Airbus Defence & Space has detailed a package of planned updates that will allow such an asset to work in combination with the service’s Eurofighter combat aircraft.
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AnalysisNew low-cost US attack drone offers strike range of over 400nm for under $55,000
The Pentagon has disclosed specifications for its LUCAS one-way attack drone, a reverse-engineered derivative of Iran’s Shahed-136 offering 434nm range at costs between $10,000 and $55,000, as the US military deploys the type operationally for the first time in the Middle East theatre.
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InterviewTransformed Leonardo is primed for major growth, CEO Cingolani says
Leonardo chief executive Roberto Cingolani is launching new five-year industrial plan targetting new business in both the manned and unmanned segments.
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NewsRussia scales Yelabuga UAV facility to 116 buildings
Russia has dramatically expanded its unmanned air vehicle production complex at Yelabuga special economic zone, growing from two buildings in 2021 to 116 structures supporting mass production of Iranian-derived Geran drones deployed against Ukraine, according to satellite imagery analysis by CSIS.
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NewsLeonardo to demonstrate M-346 commanding two Baykar uncrewed fighters by mid-year
Leonardo will conduct the first demonstration flight later this year pairing its M-346 platform with a pair of representative collaborative combat aircraft.
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NewsSyos ready to launch serial production of autonomous SA200 rotorcraft
Syos Aerospace is ready to launch serial production of its SA200 uncrewed aerial vehicle (UAV), following the conclusion of a five-year development effort.
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NewsRobinson reveals autonomous TurbineTruck variant of R66 amid wider uncrewed systems push
Robinson Helicopter has unveiled the TurbineTruck – an uncrewed cargo variant of its popular R66 turbine-powered light-single.
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NewsUS strike sets Iranian drone carrier Shahid Bagheri ablaze
The US Central Command has released surveillance footage showing Iranian drone carrier IRIS Shahid Bagheri engulfed in flames following a weapons strike, marking the second attack on the vessel since Operation Epic Fury began on 2 March.
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NewsEmbraer to add counter-UAS AI to Super Tucano
Embraer has partnered with US firm Valkyrie Aero to integrate artificial intelligence into the A-29 Super Tucano, enhancing the light attack turboprop’s counter-drone capabilities through the Gunslinger AI suite.
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NewsBAE launches Silver Link conformal antenna solution for ‘air dominance’ platforms
BAE Systems has launched its Silver Link range of conformal antennas, which it says is suitable for a range of applications, inlcuding future “air dominance programmes”.
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NewsEuropean Defence Agency picks Capa-X for multi-mission UAS assessment
The European Defence Agency is to explore the potential of Airbus Helicopters’ Capa-X uncrewed aerial system, via an assessment activity announced on 4 March.
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NewsUS deploys Iranian-derived strike drones in Operation Epic Fury
The US military has deployed low-cost strike drones based on Iran’s Shahed-136 design for the first time, using the reverse-engineered weapons against Iranian military infrastructure in coordinated operations with Israel that have effectively paralysed commercial aviation in the Gulf region.
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NewsAirbus plots European-developed version of autonomous H145M helicopter
Airbus Helicopters is actively pursuing an autonomous uncrewed version of its H145M light-twin for European customers and is likely to release more detail on the project later this year.
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NewsNew Zealand Defence Force picks Syos to deliver uncrewed systems capability
Syos is to equip the New Zealand Defence Force with a variety of uncrewed systems, including its SA2 and SA7 quadcopters.
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NewsUS Air Force confirms selection of first autonomous fighter coming by year-end
The US Air Force will select a winner for its first Collaborative Combat Aircraft increment by the end of 2026, choosing both an uncrewed fighter design and mission autonomy software provider as the service accelerates towards production of autonomous tactical jets.
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NewsRoyal Navy presses ahead with aviation transformation, plots paths for Peregrine and Proteus
The UK Royal Navy plans additional operational testing and development of uncrewed systems in the coming years, including its Peregrine and Proteus platforms, as it works towards fielding a hybrid air wing that blends unmanned assets with crewed aircraft.
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NewsUSAF begins weapons integration on Collaborative Combat Aircraft prototype
The US Air Force (USAF) has started integrating weapons onto its Collaborative Combat Aircraft prototypes, with the Anduril YFQ-44A now conducting captive carry tests with inert missiles as the autonomous tactical aircraft programme progresses towards a selecting a competition winner by late 2026.
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AnalysisInside the PLA’s push for collaborative combat aircraft
From parade floats to carrier decks, China’s collaborative combat aircraft programme is advancing on multiple fronts. But beneath the variety of airframes lies a simpler truth: the real competition is in the software.