All Military UAVs articles – Page 5
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NewsUS Navy to fly MQ-25 from aircraft carrier in 2026
Deployment of the autonomous tanker will free up Boeing F/A-18E/F Super Hornets from acting as ad hoc refuellers, increasing the combat power of the navy’s carrier air wings.
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NewsPentagon seeks small UAS to replicate Iran’s Shahed kamikaze drone
The US military is seeking options from industry for a small, radio-controlled uncrewed aircraft that replicates characteristics of the Iranian-made Shahed-136 one-way UAS.
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NewsMystery tailless UAV spotted in China
An image has surfaced showing what appears to be a Chinese high-altitude, tailless unmanned air vehicle (UAV) with striking similarities to the secretive US Northrop Grumman RQ-180.
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NewsSikorsky to upgrade US Army Black Hawks for UAS integration
Rotorcraft manufacturer receives funding to enhance UH-60M airframes with capabilities supporting unmanned aerial systems integration by 2026.
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NewsBelgium’s first MQ-9B SkyGuardian arrives at Florennes base
Belgium’s first General Atomics Aeronautical Systems MQ-9B SkyGuardian has arrived in the country, ahead of an official unveiling scheduled for late September.
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In depthAustralia nears completion of MQ-4C maritime patrol fleet
After delivering the second and third examples, Northrop Grumman is working on a fourth MQ-4C Triton for Australia, which will complete Canberra’s fleet of the long-range, long-endurance remotely piloted aircraft.
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NewsStart-up Grid Aero unveils plans for unmanned cargo aircraft
The US-based company has emerged from secrecy to announce plans for developing an autonomous air cargo network, with an initial aircraft design called the Lifter Lite intended to be a long-range, high-payload, ultra-low-cost transport drone.
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NewsPiasecki plans new variant of Kargo logistics drone with expanded capacity
The new Kargo II represents a larger-capacity derivative of the original Kargo quadcopter that offers significantly expanded payload capacity and improved range in the same form factor.
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NewsAnduril, Korean Air partner on autonomous aircraft development
California-based defence technology firm Anduril has partnered with Korean Air to co-develop autonomous aircraft systems, with plans for local production and regional exports.
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NewsKratos closing in on firm order for XQ-58 autonomous fighter with US Marine Corps
Defence manufacturer Kratos has revealed the US Marine Corps is closing in on a full acquisition programme for the company’s uncrewed XQ-58 jet aircraft.
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NewsTaiwan receives first Anduril Altius-600M loitering munitions
Taiwan has received its first batch of Anduril Industries Altius-600M loitering munitions, marking a significant enhancement to its asymmetric warfare capabilities amid growing tensions with China.
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NewsCanada to acquire six ship-based UAVs for maritime surveillance
Ottawa will acquire up to six yet-unnamed vertical take-off and landing aircraft from Canadian manufacturer MDA Space for use aboard the Royal Canadian Navy’s Halifax-class multi-role frigates.
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NewsUS Navy completes 73-hour solar-powered Skydweller UAS test
The US Navy has successfully completed a three-day continuous flight test using Skydweller Aero’s solar-powered uncrewed aircraft system (UAS), demonstrating its potential for extended intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance missions.
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NewsIndonesian Aerospace flies Black Eagle MALE UAV for first time
Indonesian Aerospace has conducted the maiden flight of its indigenously developed Black Eagle medium-altitude, long-endurance unmanned air vehicle, though the programme still lacks firm orders.
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NewsF-35 pairs with quadcopter drone for precision strike targeting
The test event used a Precision Drone Works C100, equipped with a laser designator, to identify a ground target for a Lockheed Martin F-35 strike fighter.
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NewsThailand bans drone flights along Cambodian border amid clashes
Thailand has imposed an immediate ban on drone operations in 14 areas along its border with Cambodia, where military clashes have escalated into the combat debut of the Royal Thai Air Force’s Gripen fighters.
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NewsDenmark to field four General Atomics MQ-9Bs
The deal secures a fourth European customer for the latest version of the combat-proven General Atomics remotely piloted vehicle.
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In depthUS firms target Europe with uncrewed fighter offerings
American manufacturers developing the first generation of autonomous combat platforms are eyeing significant sales opportunities in Europe, with companies including General Atomics, Anduril, Boeing and Kratos pursuing partnerships with European firms to offer local production options.
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NewsBritish Army’s Watchkeeper UAS may soldier on until 2027 despite early retirement
The British Army’s Watchkeeper Mk1 uncrewed air system (UAS) could remain in service until 2027, despite the government announcing last autumn that it would be withdrawn from early 2025.
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NewsThales and Schiebel to sharpen Peregrine’s talons with Martlet missile integration
Thales and partner Schiebel are working to arm their Peregrine rotary-wing uncrewed air system (UAS) with the former’s Martlet air-to-surface missiles, as they plot further capability enhancements for their Royal Navy (RN) customer.