Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance

Jun- 2025 -

3 June

Air

Ukrainian Buntar-3 Drone Brings AI to Recon, Skips GPS to Beat Jammers

Ukraine has unveiled another addition to its growing lineup of reconnaissance drones, the Buntar-3, built to operate without GPS.

May- 2025 -

30 May

Americas

General Atomics' Gambit 4 is a combat reconnaissance-focused model with no tail and swept wings. This aircraft is optimized for long-endurance missions of a specialized nature, leveraging low-observable elements and other advanced systems for avoiding enemy detection.

Christine Casimiro

General Atomics to Develop Next-Gen GHOST ISR/Strike Drones for US

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc. (GA-ASI) has clinched a $99.3-million contract to develop next-generation drones for intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, and strike missions for the US.

27 May

Air

A Royal Canadian Air Force P-8A Poseidon aircraft is seen flynig over a large body of deep-blue water. In the far background, a snow-capped mountain range can be seen.

Juster Domingo

Canada Taps L3Harris for New Navy Aircraft Sensors

L3Harris has signed a deal to provide surveillance and targeting systems for Canada's P-8A maritime patrol aircraft.

27 May

Air

Watchkeeper X tactical unmanned aircraft systems

Mahir Zeynalov

Watchkeeper WK450 UAV: In-Depth Guide

Discover the full story of the Watchkeeper WK450, the British Army’s long-serving tactical drone. Learn how it was developed, its key capabilities, operational successes and setbacks, and what the future holds for this UAV platform.

19 May

Asia Pacific

Staff Writer With AFP

Taiwan Says ‘Urgent Need’ for Surveillance Tech After Chinese Boat Arrived Undetected

Taiwan's coast guard said on Monday there was an "urgent need" for infrared thermal imaging and other technology to detect small boats off the island after it detained two Chinese nationals.

14 May

Air

Christine Casimiro

Evolve Dynamics Presents Compact ISR Drones for Tactical Ops

UK-based engineering company Evolve Dynamics has introduced two small uncrewed aerial systems designed for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance in challenging environments.

6 May

Asia Pacific

Joe Saballa

India Conducts Maiden Flight Test of High-Altitude Spy Balloon

India has carried out the maiden flight trial of an indigenous stratospheric airship designed for high-altitude surveillance.

Apr- 2025 -

25 April

Asia Pacific

Joe Saballa

India’s Grounded ‘Dhruv’ Choppers Back in Action for Counter-Terror Ops

The Indian Army’s grounded Dhruv Advanced Light Helicopters have been cleared to resume operations following a deadly terrorist attack in the Jammu and Kashmir region.

21 April

Americas

Inder Singh Bisht

Lockheed, Arquimea Advance Tactical ISR With AI-Powered Anomaly Detection

Lockheed Martin Skunk Works and Arquimea have just dropped a major upgrade in tactical ISR — an AI-driven anomaly detection system designed to elevate visual intel to a whole new level.

16 April

Americas