drones

US Kicks Off Gray Eagle Replacement With Runway-Free Drone Challenge

The US Army has launched a new industry challenge to identify runway-independent unmanned aerial systems as it moves to replace the MQ-1C Gray Eagle, which service leaders have deemed increasingly outdated for future combat operations.

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Taiwan to Equip Domestic Military Drones With CL-20 Explosive: Report

Taiwan is planning to deploy the high-energy explosive CL-20 across all domestically produced military drones.

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Korean Air Explores ‘Open Drone’ Concept Where Parts Can Be Swapped Like LEGO

Korean Air is pursuing an “open drone” concept where tactical components can be swapped out as easily as LEGO bricks.

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Russia’s Geran Drone Gains Deadly Air-to-Air Capability, Kyiv Uncovers Modification

A Russian Geran-2 fitted with an unconventional payload has surfaced in Ukraine, prompting Kyiv’s Main Intelligence Directorate to release new details about the modified platform.

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German, Ukrainian Defense Firms Join Forces to Make Drones

A German drone maker and a Ukrainian defense tech start-up announced Monday they are forming a joint venture to mass-produce unmanned aerial vehicles for the Ukrainian military.

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US, Israel Team Up to Create ‘World’s First’ NDAA-Compliant Fiber-Optic FPV Drone

A fiber-optic, first-person view drone touted as the first in the world to be fully compliant with the National Defense Authorization Act is soon hitting military arsenals.

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Ratel X Signals Ukraine’s Next Step in Ground Drone Design

Ratel is stepping up Ukraine’s unmanned ground capabilities with its new Ratel X, a compact, highly maneuverable platform designed to assist troops on the frontline.

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China Flies Huge ‘Mothership’ Drone for First Time

China has taken a major step in drone swarm operations with the first official flight of its “Jiu Tian” large aerial drone carrier.

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Germany Launches ‘Birds Group’ to Fast-Track Military Tech Innovation

The German Army has launched the Birds Group, a new unit within Land Forces Command designed to speed the fielding of emerging technologies.

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Inside the MQ-20 Avenger Drone: The Jet-Powered Reaper Successor

This quick guide walks you through the MQ-20 Avenger, a jet-powered remotely piloted aircraft system that’s shaping future tech — even if it’s not flying real combat missions yet.

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