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.
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Bilateral Relations
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Weapon / Missile
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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]
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.
Unmanned Systems
Bayraktar TB3 UCAV Makes Short Landing
On the 27th flight test, Bayraktar TB3 marine UCAV’s second prototype made a short landing on the runway.
Unmanned Systems
Ukraine Destroys Two Russian Armed UGVs
Footage of the destruction of two armed UGVs fielded by Russia by Ukrainian forces has been shared on social media.
Unmanned Systems
Bayraktar TB3 UCAV’s Second Prototype Flies for 27 Hours
The second prototype of Bayraktar TB3 marine UCAV fitted with ASELFLIR-500 electro-optical system has flown for 27 hours in the latest flight test.
Unmanned Systems
Sensors
Bayraktar TB3 UCAV Flies with ASELFLIR-500
Following the test with ASELSAN’s CATS electro-optical system, Bayraktar TB3’s first prototype flew with ASELFLIR-500 during the 25th flight test.
