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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.

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.

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.

Russia Hits Dnipro Dam with Cruise Missiles
Weapon / Missile Investment

Russia Hits Dnipro Dam with Cruise Missiles

Dnipro Dam of Ukraine in the city of Zaporizhzhia used as a hydroelectric power plant, was targeted by a Russian cruise missile strike using flare decoys.

KANGAL-D C-UAS Jammer Integrated on Naval Platforms
Navy / Maritime E/W Unmanned Systems

KANGAL-D C-UAS Jammer Integrated on Naval Platforms

ASELSAN has announced that the naval version of the KANGAL jammer, KANGAL-D, has been integrated into naval platforms for the first time.

TB3 Performs its 23rd Flight Test with Aselsan’s CATS
Unmanned Systems Sensors

TB3 Performs its 23rd Flight Test with Aselsan’s CATS

Baykar’s TB3 UCAV performed the 23rd flight, a medium and high-altitude system identification test with the Aselsan CATS payload.

MQ-9A Reaper UAV Makes Emergency Landing in Poland
E/W Unmanned Systems

MQ-9A Reaper UAV Makes Emergency Landing in Poland

An MQ-9A Reaper UAV belonging to the U.S. made an emergency landing on Monday near Mirosławiec, in Poland.

Former US Ambassador Supports Turkiye Acquiring F-35s
Air Weapon / Missile Bilateral Relations

Former US Ambassador Supports Turkiye Acquiring F-35s

James Jeffrey, the Former U.S. ambassador to Ankara, supported Turkiye's acquisition of F-35s, underlining that CAATSA is fading away.

German Frigate Hessen’s Radar Fails
Navy / Maritime Sensors Unmanned Systems

German Frigate Hessen’s Radar Fails

A recent incident in the Red Sea shows that area air defence frigate FGS Hessen (F 221) did not shoot down a mistakenly targeted UAV due to its failing radars.

Baykar Joins DIMDEX 2024 in Qatar with AKINCI and TB2
Unmanned Systems Expo and Air Show

Baykar Joins DIMDEX 2024 in Qatar with AKINCI and TB2

Baykar will exhibit its AKINCI and Bayraktar TB2 UCAV systems in the DIMDEX 2024 defence exhibition taking place in Qatar.