Drones – Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion
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May- 2021 -17 May
South Korea to Test Low-Noise Drones for Surveillance
The South Korean military announced the purchase low-noise hydrogen fuel cell drones for covert surveillance and reconnaissance missions
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13 May
US Army Seeks Ground-Launched, Hand-Held Counter-Drone Capability
The US Army is seeking to develop inexpensive land-based and handheld systems to counter small drones.
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11 May
China Announces Facility Capable of Producing 100 Drones Annually
China has announced the development of a facility dedicated to producing military and commercial unmanned aerial vehicles.
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11 May
South Korea Develops Autonomous Drone Navigation Technology
South Korea said it has developed a technology that allows unmanned aerial vehicles to reach their destinations while autonomously avoiding threats and obstacles.
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11 May
US Navy Designing Faster, More Efficient Drone Subs With ‘Shark Skin’
The US Navy is working on faster, more energy-efficient underwater vehicles with surfaces that mimic shark skin.
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6 May
Canadian Military to Acquire Armed Drones Worth Up to $5 Billion
Canada will issue a formal request for bids to purchase armed military drones worth up to $5 billion in the fall, Royal Canadian Air Force commander Lt. Gen. Al Meinzinger told The Canadian Press.
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6 May
USAF Skyborg Autonomous Drone Completes Maiden Flight
The US Air Force test flew an unmanned aerial vehicle last month carrying a hardware/software autonomy suite for the first time, the service said.
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5 May
Russia Develops AI-Controlled Underwater Swarm Drone System: Source
Russia is developing a system consisting of a swarm of underwater combat drones, Russian media reported.
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Apr- 2021 -28 April
N. Korea Completes Reconnaissance and Attack Drone Tests: Source
North Korea has successfully tested its unmanned reconnaissance and attack drones, according to a military source.
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28 April
Fire Scout Crashes Into USS Charleston and Disappears Into Sea
An unmanned MQ-8B Fire Scout helicopter crashed into the side of Littoral Combat Ship USS Charleston after it took off from the vessel on Monday.
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