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16 January

MOBILE, Ala. - 231213-N-N2201-001 MOBILE, Ala. -- The U.S. Navy’s newest Overlord Unmanned Surface Vessel Vanguard (OUSV3), launched from Austal USA’s shipyard in Mobile, Ala, Dec. 13, 2023. Vanguard is the first USV for the Navy purpose-built for autonomous operations from the keel-up. (Photo courtesy of Austal USA / RELEASED)

Rojoef Manuel

Austal Launches US Navy ‘Vanguard’ Overlord Drone Ship

Austal has launched the US Navy’s latest Overlord Unmanned Surface Vessel Vanguard (OUSV3) in Mobile, Alabama.

16 January

Joe Saballa

Airbus Acquiring US-Based Drone Developer Aerovel

Airbus announced that it is acquiring American drone manufacturer Aerovel, marking a significant move in its efforts to expand its unmanned aerial system portfolio.

16 January

A white Philippine Coast Guard ship is stationed in the waters of the West Philippine Sea, facing a larger Chinese Coast Guard ship. The sea is a deep blue color, and the sky is a dull blue.

Juster Domingo

Germany to Donate More Drones to Philippine Coast Guard

Germany has promised to donate drones to the Philippines for maritime surveillance operations in the West Philippine Sea.

12 January

An Hermes 900 MALE drone is seen on the ground in what appears to be a runway. The white aircraft has 4X-USZ written on its left side in black paint.

Juster Domingo

Indian Navy Receives First Indigenous MALE Drone

The Indian Navy has received its first indigenous medium-altitude long-endurance drone at an unveiling ceremony in Hyderabad.

11 January

Inder Singh Bisht

Ukraine Producing More Drones Than State Can Buy

Ukrainian drone manufacturers have ramped up production to the extent that the government budget is not sufficient to procure all of them.

11 January

Rojoef Manuel

Skydio Enters Final Phase of US Army RQ-28A Quadcopter Replacement Program

California drone developer Skydio has entered the final phase of the US Army’s program to replace the RQ-28A vertical takeoff and landing quadcopters.

11 January

US soldiers stand at the Qayyarah Air Base, where US-led troops in 2017 helped Iraqis plan out the fight against the Islamic State in nearby Mosul

Staff Writer With AFP

Drone Targeting Coalition Troops in Iraq Shot Down

Officials in Iraqi Kurdistan announced that an "explosive drone" targeting the international anti-jihadist coalition in Iraq was downed near Arbil airport.

11 January