Drone Industry News

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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Ukrainian Navy Will Receive Turkish Bayraktar TB2 Drones This Year

The Ukrainian navy will receive an unspecified number of Bayraktar Tactical Block 2 drones with “improved characteristics” this year.

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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.

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Russia Announces First Armed Test of Heavy Strike Stealth ‘Hunter’ Drone

The Russian heavy strike stealth drone, Okhotnik, has reportedly flown with simulated air-to-air missiles for the first time.

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