Unmanned Systems News

MQ-9B SeaGuardian UAV Joins RIMPAC 2024
Simulator / AI / Drill/ Software Unmanned Systems

MQ-9B SeaGuardian UAV Joins RIMPAC 2024

GA-ASI’s MQ-9B maritime patrol UAV participated in the RIMPAC 2024 naval exercise to support maritime ISR operations.

FIA2024: General Atomics Displays EMALS for UAVs
Navy / Maritime Unmanned Systems Expo and Air Show

FIA2024: General Atomics Displays EMALS for UAVs

General Atomics Electromagnetics is displaying its electromagnetic launch systems (EMALS) compatible with UAVs at FIA2024 organised in the U.K.

Armenia Buys $500m worth of Weapons from Iran
Weapon / Missile Unmanned Systems

Armenia Buys $500m worth of Weapons from Iran

Armenia agreed with Iran for the supply of weapons systems worth $500 million, according to the Iran International, which cites Iranian government sources.

AKINCI UCAV Drops Winged TEBER Guidance Kit
Ammunition Unmanned Systems

AKINCI UCAV Drops Winged TEBER Guidance Kit

The new ROKETSAN TEBER Laser+GPS guidance kit with fixed wings was dropped from AKINCI UCAV alongside MAM-T IIR and MAM-C munitions.

Hanwha Unveils 5th Generation Engine for KF-21
Air Unmanned Systems Engine and Transmission Expo and Air Show

Hanwha Unveils 5th Generation Engine for KF-21

ROK-based Hanwha Aerospace has unveiled the turbofan engine, which will bring later batches of KF-21 fighter jets to the 5th Generation during FIA2024.

KIZILELMA’s Third Prototype Ignites the Afterburner
Unmanned Systems Engine and Transmission

KIZILELMA’s Third Prototype Ignites the Afterburner

During a ground test, Baykar performed the afterburner test of the third prototype of its KIZILELMA unmanned fighter.

KAI Unveils MUM-T Concept for Air Combat
Air Simulator / AI / Drill/ Software Unmanned Systems Expo and Air Show

KAI Unveils MUM-T Concept for Air Combat

During FIA2024 KAI unveiled its MUM-T concept involving KF-21, unmanned fighters, and cargo aircraft-dropped UAV swarms.

Greece Prioritises F-35 and Camcopter S-100 UAV
Air Unmanned Systems

Greece Prioritises F-35 and Camcopter S-100 UAV

Greece has decided to focus its near-term defence plans on F-35 fighter jets and Camcopter S-100 rotary-wing UAVs for frigates.

Kalashnikov Tests Legionnaire E33K VTOL UAV
Unmanned Systems

Kalashnikov Tests Legionnaire E33K VTOL UAV

Russia's defence group Kalashnikov has tested the E33K fixed-wing VTOL UAV under strong winds.

AKINCI UCAVs Arrive at Turkish Cyprus
Unmanned Systems

AKINCI UCAVs Arrive at Turkish Cyprus

Two AKINCI UCAVs have flown about 1000 km to Turkish Cyprus to participate in the parade for the 50th anniversary of Cyprus Peace Operation.

Libyan AKINCI UCAVs Spotted In Service
Unmanned Systems

Libyan AKINCI UCAVs Spotted In Service

One of Baykar's AKINCI UCAVs was spotted in Libya during Prime Minister Abulhamid Dibeybe's visit.

Houthis Hit Crude Oil Tanker with Kamikaze USV
Unmanned Systems

Houthis Hit Crude Oil Tanker with Kamikaze USV

Crude oil tanker Chios Lion, under the flag of Liberia, was hit by Houthi’s kamikaze USV, which caused extensive damage to the hull.

The U.S. Navy Acquires First MUSVs
Navy / Maritime Unmanned Systems

The U.S. Navy Acquires First MUSVs

The U.S. Navy will acquire its first Medium Unmanned Surface Vehicle (MUSV) in a year to carry different payloads.

STM Exports BOYGA UAV for the First Time
Unmanned Systems

STM Exports BOYGA UAV for the First Time

STM’s BOYGA UAV is exported to an undisclosed customer. The UAV carries the ammunition to the target area and drops on it.