NATO Flies Drone Over Finland for the First Time
A NATO drone flew over Finland, marking the first time the alliance conducted reconnaissance operations over its newest member.
North Korea Flaunts Two New Aircraft Resembling US Military Drones
North Korea recently showcased two new aircraft military observers claim were copies of US-made MQ-9 Reaper and RQ-4 Global Hawk drones.
US Scale Downs Global Hawk Flights Over Black Sea Since Reaper Crash: Report
The US has reportedly drastically reduced its RQ-4 Global Hawk drone flights over the Black Sea since a Russian fighter jet collided with a Reaper drone.
NATO Performs First Ground-Based Mobile Drone Surveillance Outside Italy
NATO’s Alliance Ground Surveillance Force has demonstrated its mobile general ground station outside Italy for the first time.
NATO’s Upgraded RQ-4D Returns to Italy
The NATO Alliance Ground Surveillance Force's RQ-4D remotely piloted aircraft has returned to Italy after receiving technical upgrades.
Japan Plans Armed Wingman Drone Development With US: Report
Japan is reportedly planning to co-develop an armed unmanned aerial vehicle with the US to fly alongside manned aircraft.
Japan Receives First of Three RQ-4B Global Hawks From US
The Japanese Air Self-Defense Force has received its first of three Northrop Grumman RQ-4B Global Hawk drones.
Northrop to Modify Global Hawks for Hypersonic Missile Testing
The Department of Defense has contracted Northrop Grumman to reconfigure four US Air Force Global Hawk drones with sensors for tracking hypersonic weapon tests.
Northrop Awarded Global Hawk Drone Inflight Rerouting Contract
The US Air Force has contracted Northrop Grumman for a Global Hawk drone dynamic inflight rerouting capability upgrade by 2023.
Global Hawk Drones Repurposed for Hypersonic Missile Tests
Northrop Grumman will repurpose four decommissioned RQ-4 Global Hawk drones into Range Hawk surveillance platforms to assist US armed forces during hypersonic missile testing.
Japan’s First Global Hawk Drone Completes Maiden Flight
The first of three RQ-4B Global Hawk drones ordered by Japan from Northrop Grumman flew for the first time from Palmdale, California.
Russia to Test Attack Drone Prototype With Guided Munitions
A Russian long-range attack and reconnaissance drone prototype, the Altius, will undergo test flights with guided munitions this year, Russian media reported.
NATO to spend $1 billion upgrading ageing AWACS fleet
NATO is to upgrade its ageing fleet of Boeing E-3 Sentry AWACS early warning and control aircraft at a cost of $1 billion
Iran shoots down US RQ-4 Global Hawk surveillance drone
Iran said it had shot down a US surveillance drone that violated its airspace near the Strait of Hormuz
Japan looks to boost naval capabilities in face of emerging China submarine threat
With ships, drones and the F-35, Japan is expanding its anti-submarine warfare capabilities to counter China in the Indo-Pacific
Northrop Grumman awarded $490 million for Japan Global Hawk drone program
Northrop Grumman was awarded an almost $490 million contract for three RQ-4 Global Hawk drones along with ground control equipment and services for Japan
