Drone Industry News

AFRICOM Seeking New Long-Range ISR Drone to Replace MQ-9 Reaper

The US Africa Command is seeking a potential replacement for its MQ-9 Reaper drones to conduct long-range reconnaissance missions.

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Canada to Face Icy Challenges Operating Reaper Drones in Arctic: Report

The Canadian military will be confronted with significant challenges when it begins operating its upcoming MQ-9B Reaper drones in the Arctic.

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Red Cat Unveils New Family of Surveillance, Precision Strike Drones

Red Cat Holdings has unveiled a new family of surveillance and precision strike drones that it said to be an alternative to expensive air defense solutions.

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Israel Unveils New Orbiter Drone Variant for Combined ISR, Precision Strikes

Israel’s Aeronautics Group has unveiled a new variant of its renowned Orbiter 2 drone that combines surveillance and precision strike capabilities.

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US Army Seeks New Drone for Large-Scale Combat Operations

The US Army has issued a request for information regarding a new large drone that can support large-scale combat operations.

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US Air Force Picks Four Firms for Modular Drone Test Vehicle Project

The US Air Force has selected four defense firms to develop prototypes of a modular drone as a test vehicle for various payloads.

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Australian Army to Finally Introduce ‘Owl’ Electric-Powered Suicide Drone

The Australian Army will finally induct a new, electric-powered kamikaze drone that has been in development for more than two years.

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Airbus to Upgrade Turkey’s ALPIN Helicopter Drone

Airbus will integrate its DeckFinder positioning system into Turkey’s ALPIN unmanned helicopter as part of an agreement with Titra.

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Sikorsky Begins Flight Tests of New ‘Rotor Blown Wing’ Drone

Sikorsky has announced the start of flight testing for its new uncrewed aerial system that features a novel “rotor blown wing” design.

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Germany’s Heron TP Drone Takes Maiden Flight

The German Air Force’s new Heron TP remotely-piloted aircraft has taken its maiden flight in Germany, bringing it a step closer to finally achieving full operational capability.

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