drones

Human Rights Watch Calls for Global Treaty on ‘Killer Robots’

Human Rights Watch urged governments to negotiate a treaty that sets standards for meaningful human control over lethal autonomous weapons.

2 August

Americas

An MQ-4C Triton flew its first test flight in its new hardware and software configuration July 29 at NAS Patuxent River, Md.

US Navy Tests Upgraded MQ-4C Triton Drone

The US Navy conducted its first test flight of the MQ-4C Triton unmanned aerial vehicle with newly upgraded hardware and software.

Jul- 2021 -

30 July

Business

British Air Force, BAE Sign £250M Future Combat Air System Contract

The British Armed Forces has signed a 250 million pound contract with BAE Systems to develop the next generation of air combat.

30 July

Arms

General Atomics Unveils Aircraft-Launched Combat Drone Design

General Atomics has unveiled a design for its “LongShot” missile-carrying air-to-air combat drone that can be launched from a manned aircraft while in mid-air.

30 July

India to Finalize MQ-9 B Predator Drone Acquisition

The Indian government will wrap up the country’s acquisition of 30 US-made MQ-9 B Predator armed drones next week, Indian media reported.

29 July

Americas

Non-Kinetic Coyote Defeats Swarm of Drones in US Army Test

A reusable Coyote Block 3 non-kinetic effector successfully defeated a swarm of drones during a US Army test, its developer Raytheon said.

29 July

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.

28 July

Air

Russian Double-Seater Su-57 Will Control ‘Wingman’ Drones: Source

Russia is developing a two-seat Su-57 fighter for tandem flight with the Okhotnik combat drone, state media reported citing a source.

28 July