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US Selects Four Firms, Including Ukrainian Partners, for Artemis One-Way Drone Program

The Pentagon’s Defense Innovation Unit has selected four US companies to develop long-range, one-way drone prototypes under the Artemis program.

Spain Chooses US-Made Skydio X10D Drones to Boost ISR Capabilities

Spain has selected US drone manufacturer Skydio to provide small drones for enhanced intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance missions.

Colombian Air Force Considering Turkey’s Bayraktar TB3 Drone

The Colombian Air Force is evaluating the potential inclusion of the Turkish-made Bayraktar TB3 drone into its fleet.

Morocco Receives First Turkish Bayraktar Akinci Drones

Morocco has received its first batch of Bayraktar Akinci drones from Turkey, as part of an agreement reportedly signed in 2023.

Indian Army Eyes Expanded Fleet of Advanced ISR Drones

The Indian Army is set to expand its fleet of heavy-duty drones to enhance long-range intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance capabilities.

After Ending Contracts With Russia, Serbia Advances Drone Development

Serbia has accelerated the development of its own unmanned aerial vehicles following a decision to terminate contracts with Russia.

Israel Firms to Equip Logistics Drones With Advanced Robotic Weapons

Israeli firms SMARTSHOOTER and HevenDrones have announced a partnership to equip logistics drones with advanced robotic weapon systems.

Ukraine Unveils Indigenous Shchedryk Reconnaissance Drone

Ukraine has unveiled its domestically-built Shchedryk unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) designed to monitor movements of hostile troops.

China Develops Own ‘Loyal Wingman’ to Rival US

In a move seen to rival the “loyal wingman” concept of the US, China has unveiled a new drone designed to operate in tandem with its advanced fighter jets. 

Indian Army Inducts Chinook-Inspired ‘Sabal 20’ Logistics Drones

The Indian Army has inducted the indigenously developed “Sabal 20” unmanned helicopter to bolster its logistics capabilities in challenging terrain.

US Tech Firms Test Hitchhiker Interceptor Drone on Ukraine Frontline

Two American technology firms have deployed their “revolutionary” Hitchhiker interceptor drone on the Ukrainian frontline to test its effectiveness in real combat situations.

Poland to Enhance Bayraktar TB2 Drone Operability With New Contract

Poland is set to enhance the operability of its fleet of 24 Bayraktar TB2 drones through a new logistical and service support agreement with Baykar.

China Claims Development of Osprey-Like VTOL Drone With 2-Ton Capacity

China has announced the development of a large tiltrotor drone capable of carrying up to 2 tons of payload at a maximum speed of 340 miles per hour.

Anduril Introduces Bolt-M Autonomous Attack Drone

Anduril has unveiled a new autonomous attack drone capable of executing precision strike missions without requiring specialized operators.

South Korea to Buy Hundreds of Polish ‘Warmate’ Kamikaze Drones

South Korea is poised to procure hundreds of loitering munitions from Poland in a deal that could reportedly reach $52 million.

Indian Army Tests Domestic Drones for High-Altitude Operations

The Indian Army has tested several domestically-built drones capable of flying at altitudes exceeding 15,000 feet.

US Army Selects Two Firms for Company-Level ISTAR Drone Program

US Army has chosen two firms to develop a small drone for company-level intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition, and reconnaissance.

Turkey’s Anka-III Stealth Drone Achieves ‘Important’ Milestone

Turkish Aerospace Industries proudly announced a new development milestone for its Anka-III stealth drone.

AFRICOM Seeking New Long-Range ISR Drone to Replace MQ-9 Reaper

The US Africa Command is seeking a potential replacement for its MQ-9 Reaper drones to conduct long-range reconnaissance missions.

Canada to Face Icy Challenges Operating Reaper Drones in Arctic: Report

The Canadian military will be confronted with significant challenges when it begins operating its upcoming MQ-9B Reaper drones in the Arctic.

Red Cat Unveils New Family of Surveillance, Precision Strike Drones

Red Cat Holdings has unveiled a new family of surveillance and precision strike drones that it said to be an alternative to expensive air defense solutions.

Israel Unveils New Orbiter Drone Variant for Combined ISR, Precision Strikes

Israel’s Aeronautics Group has unveiled a new variant of its renowned Orbiter 2 drone that combines surveillance and precision strike capabilities.

US Army Seeks New Drone for Large-Scale Combat Operations

The US Army has issued a request for information regarding a new large drone that can support large-scale combat operations.

US Air Force Picks Four Firms for Modular Drone Test Vehicle Project

The US Air Force has selected four defense firms to develop prototypes of a modular drone as a test vehicle for various payloads.