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GA-ASI Offers Modified MQ-1C UAV as FARA Alternative
Unmanned Systems

GA-ASI Offers Modified MQ-1C UAV as FARA Alternative

GA-ASI, General Atomics' aerospace wing, plans to offer a modified MQ-1C Gray Eagle armed UAV as an alternative to cancelled FARA helicopters.

Chinese High-Altitude UAV Flies Over Philippines
Unmanned Systems

Chinese High-Altitude UAV Flies Over Philippines

A Chinese WZ-7 high-altitude UAV specifically developed for ISR missions has been spotted over the Philippines.

USAF Conducts Tests with AI-Piloted Fighter Jet
Air Simulator / AI / Drill/ Software Unmanned Systems

USAF Conducts Tests with AI-Piloted Fighter Jet

An X-62A VISTA experimental aircraft flown by AI had been pitted against a manned F-16 in various dogfight scenarios.

Chad Uses TUSAŞ’s Aksungur Armed UAV
Unmanned Systems

Chad Uses TUSAŞ’s Aksungur Armed UAV

It is learned that Turkish Aerospace (TUSAŞ) delivered AKSUNGUR Armed UAV, which may carry ay carry 12 guided munitions, to Chad.

Israel States that Iran Launched Kamikaze Drone Attack
Bilateral Relations Unmanned Systems

Israel States that Iran Launched Kamikaze Drone Attack

Iran deployed numerous drones against Israel on Saturday night, as reported by four U.S. and Israeli officials to Axios.

Baykar Joins FIDAE 2024 in Chile
Weapon / Missile Unmanned Systems Expo and Air Show

Baykar Joins FIDAE 2024 in Chile

Baykar has put AKINCI UCAV and Bayraktar TB2 armed UAV with the Chilean flag and roundel on display in the FIDAE 2024 exhibition organised in Chile.

Pentagon Tests Ukrainian USV Kamikaze Experience in Florida
Navy / Maritime Ammunition Unmanned Systems

Pentagon Tests Ukrainian USV Kamikaze Experience in Florida

The Pentagon bought an unmanned Surface Vessel (USV), the Muskie M18, from Maritime Tactical Systems Inc. (MARTAC) to test for kamikaze missions.

Bayraktar AKINCI UCAV Completes 50000 Flight Hours
Unmanned Systems

Bayraktar AKINCI UCAV Completes 50000 Flight Hours

Since its first flight in 2019, Baykar’s AKINCI UCAV has reached 50000 flight hours, achieving many milestones in the process.

Burkina Faso Shows Bayraktar AKINCI and TB2 UAVs
Unmanned Systems

Burkina Faso Shows Bayraktar AKINCI and TB2 UAVs

Baykar’s AKINCI UCAV was seen alongside TB2 armed UAVs serving Burkina Faso with various munitions. The UCAV was seen fitted with MAM-L and MAM-T munitions.

Baykar’s KALKAN VTOL UAV Reaches 14500 ft
Unmanned Systems

Baykar’s KALKAN VTOL UAV Reaches 14500 ft

Baykar’s KALKAN VTOL UAV, intended for ISR and targeting missions, has been tested at 14500 ft altitude with an 18-hp internal combustion engine and BG-160 E/O.

TAAC Signs Its First Export Contract with UAE’s Edge Group
Air Unmanned Systems

TAAC Signs Its First Export Contract with UAE’s Edge Group

TAAC Aerospace Technologies (TAAC), which develops landing gear and subsystems for air platforms, signed its first export contract with the United Arab Emirates.

Bayraktar TB3 Conducts Maximum Load Takeoff/Landing Test
Unmanned Systems

Bayraktar TB3 Conducts Maximum Load Takeoff/Landing Test

Bayraktar TB3 UCAV’s capability to take off and land at full load was tested on the 28th flight test conducted with the first prototype.

Italy Procures Three Unmanned Submarines from IAI
Navy / Maritime Unmanned Systems

Italy Procures Three Unmanned Submarines from IAI

Italian Navy plans to acquire three unmanned submarines, known as the BlueWhale, from Israeli company Israel Aerospace Industry [IAI]

Russia Deploys Mechanised C-UAS Units
Weapon / Missile Unmanned Systems

Russia Deploys Mechanised C-UAS Units

Russian MoD announced the deployment of newly formed mechanised C-UAS units to defend others from UAV threats in Ukraine.