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25 January

UK Royal Air Force Moves Ahead With ‘Loyal Wingman’ Combat Drone

The UK is pushing ahead with plans for its first unmanned combat drone following a $41 million injection from the Ministry of Defence.

22 January

Tong Ong

EU Adopts Ethical Guidelines for Military Use of Artificial Intelligence

Members of the European Parliament have voted in favor of a report outlining guidelines for military and non-military use of artificial intelligence.

21 January

Tong Ong

UAE Signs Deal to Buy 50 F-35s, up to 18 Reaper Drones From US: Sources

The United Arab Emirates has signed a deal with the United States to purchase 50 F-35 fighter jets and up to 18 MQ-9 Reaper drones, according to sources.

20 January

Inder Singh Bisht

Indian Army Flies 75 Drones to Demonstrate Swarm Capabilities

The Indian Army demonstrated its drone swarm capability for the first time last week as it deployed a group of 75 unmanned aerial vehicles, destroying an array of simulated military targets with kamikaze-style attacks.

20 January

In this 2019 handout video grab released by Russian Defence Ministry, tests of Russia's Poseidon nuclear-powered underwater drone are shown at an undisclosed location, Russia

Inder Singh Bisht

Russia to Ready Coastal Base for Underwater Nuclear Drones by 2022

Russia is constructing a coastal base at an undisclosed location for its Poseidon unmanned underwater “doomsday nuke” drone.

19 January

Miko Bombeo

General Atomics Fits Infrared Targeting Pod Into Avenger Drone

A General Atomics Avenger drone recently completed a test flight equipped with a Lockheed Martin Legion Pod, which allows for better detection and tracking of air-to-air targets.

15 January

German Defence Minister Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer and the Inspector General of the German Armed Forces Bundeswehr Eberhard Zorn (left) inspect the guard of honour during a swearing-in ceremony of German Bundeswehr soldiers at the Bendlerblock in Berlin, July 2019.

Staff Writer

German Defense Minister Pushes Need for Stronger Air Defenses Against Drones

Germany’s minister of defense has highlighted the need to strengthen the country’s air defenses citing the threat posed by armed drones.

15 January

A handout photo from the Iranian Army on 6 January 2021 shows the launching of a drone carrying a missile, during a military drill in central Iran

Staff Writer With AFP

Iran’s Guards Hold Missile, Drone Drill

Iran's Revolutionary Guards on Friday launched a missile and drone drill in central Iran, the country's third military exercise in less than two weeks.

15 January