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Dassault's Neuron Combat Drone Resumes Operations
According to information published by Challenges magazine on December 4, 2024, after a decade of successful trials and a brief period in storage, the Neuron stealth combat drone demonstrator, developed by Dassault Aviation, is set to resume operations. This strategic decision marks a critical step in the advancement of French
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China's Replica of Original Shahed-136 Drone Bought from Israel
China continues to actively promote its long-range kamikaze drone, the ASN-301 (also known as JWS-01), in the global defense market. This platform has drawn significant attention due to its resemblance to the Shahed-136 UAV. A promotional video released during Airshow China 2024 highlighted the ASN-301 drone’s ability to neutralize
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Ukraine Modifies A-22 Foxbat Aircraft into Long-Range Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle.
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Lithuania to Fund Production of Long-Range Ukrainian Drones
On November 23, defence ministers from Ukraine and Lithuania signed a memorandum in Vilnius, establishing a framework for enhanced cooperation and support for Ukraine’s security and defence forces. The agreement includes Lithuania’s commitment to fund the production of long-range Ukrainian drones, a significant step in bilateral defense collaboration.
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UK to Retire Watchkeeper Fleet
The UK has announced the retirement of its Watchkeeper Mk 1 drones by March 2025 as part of a broader effort to modernise the Armed Forces and adapt to evolving threats. The decision, unveiled by Defence Secretary John Healey, reflects the rapid pace of technological advancements in unmanned aerial systems
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Airbus Launches SIRTAP Final Assembly Line
The Airbus SIRTAP RPAS (Remotely Piloted Aircraft System) has achieved a new milestone, with the establishment of a final assembly line which is now moving towards the production of the first two prototypes. Airbus has launched a Final Assembly Line for the two prototypes of the SIRTAP (Sistema RPAS Táctico
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Kyiv’s Drone Suppliers Ramp Up Production of Cheap EW-Proof Computer-Guided Drones
In a significant step not previously reported, Ukraine’s drone suppliers are ramping up output of robot attack drones to an industrial scale, not just prototypes. Enabling the upshift is producers’ successful integration of inexpensive computers into sophisticated, compact systems that replicate capabilities previously found only in far pricier equipment.
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Poland Orders 52 More FlyEye UAS for $24M
On Friday, November 15, at the headquarters of the Ministry of National Defense, in the presence of Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of National Defense, and Paweł Bejda, Secretary of State at the Ministry of National Defense, another implementation agreement for 13 FlyEye UAV sets for the Polish Armed
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AeroVironment Announces Software Updates for Puma3 AE and Puma LE in Contested Environments
-AeroVironment has announced a powerful suite of software updates, called Project GOLD, that elevate the battlefield effectiveness of its Puma 3 AE and Puma LE, in contested environments. The new updates bolster the Puma uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) to maintain reliable navigation and mission performance even when GNSS and communications
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First CCA Models Pass Critical Design Review
The two Collaborative Combat Aircraft designs - one each from Anduril Industries and General Atomics Aeronautical Systems - passed their critical design reviews in early November, clearing the way for detailed production efforts to get underway, the Air Force said Nov. 13. However, the way ahead for future upgrades and
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Russian Supercam Drone Offered to Central Asia
The Russian unmanned aerial vehicle Supercam S350, developed and manufactured by the Unmanned Systems Group, was presented during the Securex Uzbekistan 2024 expo, held in Tashkent from November 5 to 7. The company is offering the combat-tested drone for a wide of missions. Supercam unmanned aerial vehicle systems can be