All Military UAVs articles – Page 15
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British Army units to field Elbit’s Magni-X micro air vehicle by mid-year
The UK Ministry of Defence has contracted Elbit Systems UK to equip the British Army with Magni-X micro-uncrewed aerial systems from later this year.
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China’s TB-001 UAV may have support role for ballistic missile attacks
China’s Tengden TB-001 unmanned air vehicle (UAV) may have a role in guiding Chinese ballistic missiles to their targets, and for providing real-time battle damage assessment.
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Airbus readies high-flying Zephyr for 2024 service launch
Airbus will begin taking customer commitments for its Zephyr high-altitude platform station this year, with the production aircraft’s entry into service being targeted by the end of 2024.
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GA-ASI boosts Indian production credentials with Bharat aerostructures deal
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) has partnered with India’s Bharat Forge for the local production of aerostructures.
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JASDF spots Chinese WZ-7 UAVs flying into Western Pacific
The Japan Air Self-Defense Force’s interception of two Guizhou WZ-7 “Soaring Dragon” unmanned air vehicles follows appearances of the type in Taiwan’s air defence identification zone.
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UAVs deliver cargo to US Navy ship at sea for first time
In what the service describes as a “first-of-its-kind mission”, multiple unmanned air systems moved low-weight cargo loads from shore to ships at sea.
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Congress passes spending bill, funding military and averting shutdown
The House of Representatives approved a spending package that includes $858 billion to fund the US military, averting a shutdown that would have affected numerous defence procurement programmes and regular operations.
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Russia’s workhorse Orlan-10 UAV relies on western technologies
A recent report about Russia’s Orlan-10 unmanned air vehicle (UAV) highlights the important role western technology plays in Moscow’s war effort against Ukraine.
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Falco Xplorer UAV readied for second flight-test phase
Leonardo is preparing for the next phase of flight testing of its Falco Xplorer unmanned air vehicle (UAV) having successfully completed an initial validation campaign in collaboration with the Italian air force.
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Romania picks Watchkeeper X for tactical UAV need
Romania is to acquire Watchkeeper X tactical unmanned air systems for its army via Elbit Systems, under a deal worth around $410 million.
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Tokyo stands up RQ-4B Global Hawk capability
The Japan Air Self-Defense Force has beefed up its intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities with the introduction of the Northrop Grumman RQ-4B Global Hawk.
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Congress proposes military spending plan with $7bn for aircraft procurement
A spending plan to fund the US government through September 2023 would provide roughly $7 billion for the acquisition of new defence aircraft and $45 billion to support the Ukrainian military.
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Congress directs investigation into drone swarm threat
Lawmakers in Washington want the US military to assess the danger posed by so-called swarms of cheap, commercially available drones and develop technologies to counter them.
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Europe’s FCAS momentum takes off with Phase 1B contract award
The French, German and Spanish governments have launched the €3.2 billion ($3.4 billion) next phase of their Future Combat Air System (FCAS) programme.
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Elbit to supply tactical UAVs to Australian Army
Elbit Systems is to supply the Australian Army with its Skylark 1 LEX unmanned air vehicle (UAV).
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Fighter jets team with UAVs in airborne targeting demonstration
Four defence contractors, including General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Tactical Air Support and General Dynamics, collaborated to test a Lockheed Martin sensor system using teams of crewed and uncrewed aircraft.
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Iranian-made drones recovered in Ukraine contain US components
A UK research company that investigates illicit arms trafficking says Russian forces recently employed Iranian-sourced drones containing US-made components during attacks against Ukraine.
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Baykar conducts ground tests of new Kizilelma UCAV
Turkish aerospace firm Baykar Technology has started ground tests of its Kizilelma unmanned combat air vehicle (UCAV).
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Qinetiq-led team gets new Tempest engineering support contract
A Qinetiq-led team has been awarded £31 million ($37 million) to continue delivering engineering support to the UK’s Future Combat Air System programme until mid-2025.
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In depth
Drone swarms, solar-powered UAVs and congested air space management: the US Army’s experiment in the desert
An annual series of experiments with new military technology, known as Project Convergence, seek to push the bounds of what a multi-national, Western fighting force can do on the battlefield.