More IRIS-T SLS SAMs and 155 mm Shells Go to Ukraine
The Ukrainian MoD has announced a new aid package from Germany, which includes one IRIS-T SLS air defence system and 155 mm shells.
Unmanned Systems News
Italy Acquires Six MQ-9 Block 5 UAS
The State Department approved a possible FMS to Italy of MQ-9 Block 5 Aircraft and related equipment for an estimated cost of $738 million.
U.S. Navy Installs UAWC on Aircraft Carrier
The first Unmanned Air Warfare Center (UAVC) for MQ-25 tanker UAVs has been installed on the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN-77).
ALPAGUT Loitering Munition Spotted on AKINCI UCAV
What appears to be a prototype of ROKETSAN/STM ALPAGUT loitering munition has been seen under the wing of an AKINCI UCAV.
Bulgaria Starts SAMJET Cruise Munition Serial Production
Bulgaria has begun the serail production of the indigenously designed and developed SAMJET cruise munition which can reach 250 km/ at maximum but 120 at cruise.
Russia Reveals Rapira C-UAS Systems with Unguided Rockets
In its efforts to develop a low-cost C-UAS solution, Russia has developed the Rapira family of C-UAS systems with low-cost effectors.
XQ-58A Valkyrie UCAV Takes Off with Trolley
XQ-58A jet-powered UCAV of Kratos has taken off from a runway using a decoupling trolley.
Kraken Studies Air-Deployed USV Concept
U.K.-based Kraken will work with air cargo company Capewell to test the idea of dropping K3 SCOUT USVs from cargo aircraft.
Ukrainian FPV Hits Russian Mi-28 Attack Helicopter
Ukrainian FPV has hit a Russian Mi-28 attack helicopter on its tail. FPVs are known for their precise manoeuvrability thanks to control via head motions.
TUSAŞ's ANKA is to Enter Kazakhstan Inventory
The official website of the Kazakh Prime Ministry included a report on the Ministry of Defence's activities in the first half of the year.
China Unveils PD-2900 Long-Range Kamikaze UAV
An unidentified Chinese firm has displayed its unusually large flying-wing kamikaze UAV with two gasoline engines.
Akıncı to Enhance Indonesia’s Naval Air and ISR Capacities
Indonesia will acquire Bayraktar Akıncı to enhance its naval air and ISR capabilities for the maritime operations of island country. The number is unknown.
EID Provides C4I for Portugese Drone Motherships
Portugal-based EID will provide Command-Control-Communication-Computers-Intelligence systems for future PNM ships.
U.S. Marines Seek Platoon/Squad-Level C-UAS Capability
The USMC has published an RFI for platoon-level sensors and effectors against small UAV threats.
