Russia plans to create a new branch of its military dedicated to unmanned systems, the “Unmanned Systems Forces,” by the third quarter of 2025. The announcement was made by Russian Defense Minister Andrey Belousov, signaling […]
Russia’s drone assaults, now featuring numerous Shahed and decoy drones, are facing growing disruption due to alleged Ukraine’s enhanced EW capabilities. The Institute for the Study of War (ISW) says Ukraine’s upgraded electronic warfare (EW) […]
Video footage posted online appears to show a new jet-powered Ukrainian drone.Ukraine is gearing up its production of jet-powered “kamikaze” drones. But a drone expert told Business Insider it might not be able to produce […]
The U.S. Treasury Department on Thursday announced sanctions against two Chinese companies accused of directly helping Russia build long-range attack drones used in the war in Ukraine. Russia started producing a new long-range attack drone […]
A report that Russia is developing a China-backed attack drone programme for the war in Ukraine is “deeply concerning”, a European Union spokesperson said on Friday. Reuters reported on Wednesday that IEMZ Kupol, a subsidiary […]
Russia started producing a new long-range attack drone called the Garpiya-A1 last year using Chinese engines and parts, which it has deployed in the war in Ukraine, according to two sources from a European intelligence […]
Iran revealed its latest military advancements, including an upgraded version of the Shahed-136B suicide drone, during a military parade on Saturday, according to state media. The unveiling coincides with increasing regional tensions and ongoing allegations […]
According to a service official, the Australian Army seeks to use aerial drones more heavily, and a comprehensive upgrade program for all size classes is now in the pipeline. “My prediction, ahead of any formal […]
Israel’s Aeronautics Group has unveiled a new variant of its renowned Orbiter 2 unmanned aerial system (UAS) that combines surveillance and precision strike capabilities. The Orbiter 2 LM one-way attack platform is designed to neutralize […]
KNDS has introduced its new Colibri one-way attack drone, also known as a ‘suicide drone’, at the Eurosatory 2024 exhibition in Paris. This innovative project aims to enhance the French military’s operational capabilities with a […]
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