Drone Industry News

Russia to Test-Fire Anti-Tank Missile From Orion Combat Drone: Report

Russia will test-fire an anti-tank missile from the Orion combat drone in the fall, state media reported.

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India Likely to Sign $670 Million Heron Drone Upgrade Contract: Report 

Indian representatives have reportedly wrapped up price negotiations for a contract to upgrade and arm the country’s fleet of Heron drones.

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DoD Inks $99 Million Counter-Drone System Deal With Anduril Industries

The Department of Defense has awarded a five-year, $99 million contract to Anduril Industries for the purchase of its counter-drone system.

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US Navy Trials Vessel-Mounted Counter-Drone System

The US Navy has completed the demonstration of its new DroneSentry-X counter-drone system, manufacturer DroneShield revealed.

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Russia Offers Orion-E Combat Drone for Export

Russia has begun offering its Orion-E combat drone for export after years of only allowing sales of the reconnaissance version, Russian media reported.

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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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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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Russia Displays Range of Counter-Drone Systems at IDEX 2021

Russia’s state arms seller, Rosoboronexport, has put a range of counter-drone systems on display at the IDEX 2021 international arms show in the UAE.

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Georgian Aircraft Manufacturer Announces Country’s First Combat Drone

A Georgian aircraft manufacturer announced that the company is developing the country’s first home-grown reconnaissance and strike drone.

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German Coalition Partners Approve ‘Unarmed’ Eurodrone Project

Germany’s ruling coalition partners have given their go-ahead to continue the multinational project to develop the Eurodrone.

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