European Defence Agency Launches Kamikaze Drone Challenge
The European Defence Agency has launched a competition to test next-generation single-use unmanned aerial systems in realistic combat conditions as European militaries push to expand drone warfare capabilities.
New Turkish Loitering Munition Blends Sleek Form With 1,000-Km Strike Range
Turkish firm Savunma Teknolojileri Mühendislik has entered the global race for long-range strike drones with its newest KUZGUN loitering munition.
US Army Awards AV Prototype Deal for Switchblade 400 Under LASSO Program
The US Army has selected AV’s Switchblade 400 loitering munition to support the service’s Low-Altitude Stalking and Strike Ordnance program.
Turkey’s Long-Range ‘Spear’: Baykar Introduces 1,000-Km Kamikaze Drone
A new loitering munition has joined Baykar’s growing family of strike drones, designed for launch from conventional runways or austere terrain.
Textron Launches UGV That Can Fire Loitering Munitions
Textron Systems and its subsidiary Howe & Howe Inc. have pulled the wraps off a new unmanned ground vehicle that can launch loitering munitions.
Striking in Numbers: Baykar’s ‘Mosquito’ Swarm Flies Through GPS-Denied Terrain
Turkey is moving toward next-generation drone swarm operations with a new platform designed to fly through GPS-denied and electronically contested airspace.
Switchblade 2.0: AV Rolls Out New AI-Enabled Launched Effects With 100-Km Range
As adversaries field increasingly smart and innovative weapons on the battlefield, AeroVironment is aiming to keep pace through MAYHEM 10, a new multi-role launched effects system designed to counter evolving threats.
India Explores Ramjet-Powered Loitering Munition for Supersonic Strikes
The Indian Army is exploring a new class of supersonic loitering munitions, aimed at countering modern air defenses and emerging threats in contested environments.
Israeli Kamikaze Drone Maker UVision Establishes German Subsidiary
Israeli defense technology company UVision has expanded its operations in Europe by establishing a subsidiary based in Munich, Germany.
Poland Unveils ‘National Combat Drone’ Resembling Iranian Shahed
Poland is moving closer to fielding its own version of the Iranian Shaheds, with final preparations for official deployment now underway.
Anduril Completes Deliveries of Altius Loitering Munitions to Taiwan
US defense contractor Anduril has completed the full delivery of ALTIUS 600M loitering munitions to Taiwan.
Belgium Showcases a New Take on Loitering Munitions
A next-gen loitering munition from Belgian firm ALX Systems took center stage at the Brussels European Defence Exhibition 2026, pointing to a shift toward more flexible, multi-role operations.
Iran Revamps Shahed‑101 With Quieter, Radar-Evading Design
As nations scramble to develop defenses against Shahed drones, Iran appears to have made its infamous loitering munition much harder to detect with an unusual new design.
Germany Shows Off Next-Gen Vehicle Defense Against Close-Range Drones
Germany’s Mehler Protection is leveling up vehicle protection with a new counter-unmanned aerial system designed to neutralize threats as they approach.
Russia Equips Molniya Kamikaze Drones With Shahed Modems
Russia has begun installing Shahed mesh modems on its Molniya tactical unmanned aerial systems to counter Ukrainian forces.
FV-014 Munition Nails Armored Vehicle in High-Stakes Rheinmetall Demo
Rheinmetall’s new FV-014 loitering munition recently showcased its precision targeting and strike capabilities in a live demo, highlighting a system with the potential to engage targets up to 100 kilometers away.
European States Launch Common 500-Km+ One-Way Attack Drone Initiative
Germany, France, the UK, Italy, Poland, and Sweden have signed a letter of intent to jointly develop a long-range loitering munition.
200-Km Deep Strike: Pakistan Flaunts New Loitering Munition at World Defense Show 2026
At a time when loitering munitions are reshaping modern battlefields, Pakistan used the World Defense Show 2026 to spotlight YALGHAR-200, its latest long-range autonomous strike system.
Pentagon Taps 25 Partners for Kamikaze Drone Trial Sprint
The US Department of Defense has selected 25 companies to compete in the first phase of the Drone Dominance Program, an acquisition effort aimed at rapidly fielding low-cost, one-way attack unmanned aerial systems at scale.
ST Engineering Debuts Next-Gen UAVs, Tactical Systems at Singapore Airshow
ST Engineering will take the stage at Singapore Airshow 2026 with a lineup of next-gen defense technologies spanning aviation, logistics, and AI-driven systems.
310-kph Shahed Interceptor Takes Center Stage at UMEX 2026
General Cherry is bolstering Ukraine’s air defenses with a new one-way interceptor designed to clip the wings of Russia’s Iranian-supplied Shahed loitering munition.
Ukraine’s ‘Ruta’ Grows Beyond Loitering Role, Emerges as Cruise Missile in New Iteration
Ukraine’s Ruta missile is stepping beyond its roots as a loitering munition, with its latest version ready to show its new muscle as a cruise weapon.
US Marines Select Anduril’s Bolt-M Loitering Munitions for OPF-L Program
The US Marine Corps has tapped Anduril to supply drones for the next phase of the Organic Precision Fires–Light (OPF-L) program, which provides infantry squads with their own portable precision strike weapon.
Germany Tests New Drone‑Warhead Strike Package
LION STRIKE 110 warhead is a modular munition designed for next-gen loitering drones, featuring a shaped charge, electronic safety and fuze, and optional fragmentation jacket.
