Everything About Armed Drones - Latest News and Expert Opinions

Jan- 2021 -

4 January

Brigadier-General Alireza Sabahifard, center, unveils the "Kian," a high-precision drone that can locate and attack targets far from the country's borders during a ceremony in the capital Tehran, September 2019.

Iran Army Announces Large-Scale Drone Drill

Iran's army is set to hold a "joint and large-scale" drone drill with its different divisions primarily in central Iran on Tuesday, the state news agency IRNA reported.

Dec- 2020 -

30 December

Israeli soldiers of the Golani Brigade take part in an urban warfare drill at a mock village in the Elyakim army base, Northern Israel, May 16, 2017.

Staff Writer

Israel’s Rafael Unveils AI-Driven Drone System for Indoor Fighting

Israeli defense firm Rafael last week displayed an artificial intelligence-driven system that involves drones and robots entering a building and scanning its interiors.

29 December

Staff Writer

British Army Gets 30 Nano ‘Bug’ Drones for Better Reconnaissance

The British Army has bought 30 'Bug' drones to provide soldiers with an aerial view of potential threats without the unmanned aerial vehicle being easily detected by the enemy.

24 December

A Russian Tupolev Tu-95 turboprop-powered strategic bomber flies above the Kremlin in Moscow, on May 7, 2015, during a rehearsal for the Victory Day military parade.

Inder Singh Bisht

Russian Tu-95MS Bomber Practices In-Flight Drone Control

The crew of a Russian Tu-95MS strategic bomber recently practiced in-flight guidance of an unspecified drone.

23 December

Staff Writer

Houthis Claim Saudi CH-4 Drone Downed Near Border

Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels have shot down a Chinese-made Saudi drone over the country’s central province of Ma’rib, a Houthi spokesman said.

21 December

A Soldier guides a M2A3 Bradley Fighting Vehicle during an exercise at Novo Selo Training Area, Bulgaria, Aug. 23, 2018

Ronald Watkins

US Army Moves Step Closer to ‘Drone Tank’ Development

The US Army released its request for proposals to develop a potentially unmanned ground combat "drone tank" to hopefully replace the Bradley.

17 December

Inder Singh Bisht

Tunisia Signs $80 Million Deal for Three Turkish Anka-S Combat Drones

Tunisia has reportedly signed a contract with Turkish Aerospace Industries to buy three Anka-S drones at a cost of $80 million.

17 December

Inder Singh Bisht

Travis Air Force Base Launches Drone-Based Perimeter Security System

US Travis Air Force base has launched an automated security system patrolled by drones for its California federal property.

16 December

Inder Singh Bisht

German Coalition Partner Says No to Army’s Request for Armed Drones

One of Germany's ruling coalition partners has refused to support the armed forces request to arm the five Israeli drones the country will receive in the next few months.

16 December