TUSAŞ Signs MoU with BAE Systems on Unmanned Platforms
TUSAŞ and BAE Systems have signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore areas of collaboration on the development of unmanned air platforms.
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Air
Unmanned Systems
Air
Unmanned Systems
TUSAŞ Develops a new Jet-Powered Kamikaze UAV: AYAZ
A trademark titled “AYAZ Kamikaze Jet UAV” was spotted on the website of the Turkish Patent and Trademark Office, pointing to a dedicated kamikaze UAV.
Air
Unmanned Systems
STM Gives Specifications for Its VTOL Fixed-Wing UAV
Following the debut at IDEF2025, STM has given technical specifications on its upcoming VTOL fixed-wing UAV to carry out ISR missions with light armament.
Air
Unmanned Systems
SAVX’s Modular MERKÜT FPV Kamikaze UAV Enters Inventory
Day/Night-capable MERKÜT FPV, developed by TİTRA’s subsidiary SAVX, has entered the inventory of the Turkish security forces and the serial production stage.
Land
Weapon / Missile
Unmanned Systems
US Places Large-Scale Order on Coyote Interceptor UAVs
The US Department of War announced a contract valued at nearly $5 billion for the Coyote series of interceptor UAVs for C-UAS, and fixed/mobile launchers.
Air
Unmanned Systems
China Establishes UAV Testing Facility at High Altitude
China has established a new UAV flight testing facility located in Tibet, at more than 4000 m, to test the high altitude performance of its various UAVs.
Air
Homeland Security
France Sends H125M Helicopter and C-UAS Crews to Denmark
In response to the recent incursions by unknown UAVs, which have disrupted the civilian air traffic, France will send a H125M helicopter and C-UAS crews.
Navy / Maritime
Unmanned Systems
US Navy Gathers Firms for the Conceptual Development of CCAs
Following the start of US Air Force CCAs’ prototype testing, the US Navy has signed contracts with four firms for conceptual development of carrier-based CCAs.
E/W
Simulator / AI / Drill/ Software
Unmanned Systems
Russia unveils AI-driven UAV Resistant to Electronic Jamming
Russia unveils Boomerang drones with AI target-lock systems that allow autonomous pursuit up to 1 km, immune to electronic jamming and loss of control links.
Bilateral Relations
Unmanned Systems
HAVELSAN and Egypt's AOI sign an MoU for UAV production
HAVELSAN and Egypt's AOI have signed an MoU to cooperate to make autonomous UAVs, which will provide the African market with high-tech, low-cost solutions.
Country
Unmanned Systems
Renault again accused of Betraying France in Defence
Renault’s potential role in producing drones for Ukraine has unsettled its workforce, reviving memories of its controversial wartime collaboration with Nazis.
Unmanned Systems
HAVELSAN’s Three VTOL UAVs Ready for Naval Platforms
BAHA, BULUT, and BOZBEY fixed-wing VTOL UAVs of HAVELSAN have been tested on both ships and the SANCAR USV for maritime use following the ground-based use.
Unmanned Systems
Russia Produces Bird-Like UAVs to Evade Visual Identification
Ukrainian Telegram channels shared images of a Russian fixed-wing UAV resembling a bird for reconnaissance purposes to evade identification from optics.
Unmanned Systems
Expo and Air Show
SolidAERO Tests TALAY Kamikaze UAV Using Ground Effect
Turkish firm SolidAERO has shared the flight test footage of its TALAY maritime kamikaze UAV making use of ground effect to fly at extremely low altitudes.
Unmanned Systems
Ukraine Explores C-UAS UAVs Loaded with Kamikaze UAVs
A recent alternative approach for C-UAS from Ukraine is a catapult-launched UAV loaded with two high-speed kamikaze UAVs to patrol against enemy UAVs.
Unmanned Systems
Expo and Air Show
LBA Systems to Make Its First Appearance in Paris
Leonardo announced that Baykar and Leonardo’s joint venture to specialise in UAVs, LBA Systems, will make its debut during this year’s Salon du Bourget Airshow.
