The successful trial gives the French MQ-9 Reaper a new mission set. Long associated with intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, and precision strike, the aircraft has now been used in an anti-drone role, engaging aerial targets rather than surface objectives.
Quantum WIY Industries (QWI) will strengthen Ukrainian air defence, together with Ukrainian partner company WIY Drones. Quantum Tencore Industries (QTI) will focus on the production of unmanned ground systems, together with the Ukrainian partner company Tencore.
Defence Secretary announces Cambridge Aerospace set to supply new interceptor missiles - known as 'Skyhammer' and launchers to the UK Armed Forces and Gulf partners.
The acquisition lays the basis for further steps in the UAV segment. MTU combines its extensive engine expertise with the agility of a startup. The acquisition is a key building block in expanding independent European defence capabilities
Online flight tracking data shows the MQ-4C had just completed a roughly three-hour-long flight over the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz and appeared to be returning to base at Naval Air Station Sigonella in Italy.