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US Army Seeks Ground-Launched, Hand-Held Counter-Drone Capability

The US Army is seeking to develop inexpensive land-based and handheld systems to counter small drones.

Apr- 2021 -

8 April

USAF Valkyrie Drone Launches Another Drone in Flight

A US Air Force Valkyrie drone launched another drone from its internal bay for the first time during a test flight last month.

Feb- 2021 -

25 February

Russian Kamikaze Drone to Complete Tests This Year

Russian state-run manufacturer, Kalashnikov, has revealed that its combat unmanned aerial vehicle, the KUB, will complete testing this year.

Jan- 2021 -

12 January

Germany Begins Planning Military Drone Infrastructure

Germany is planning a drone innovation hub to encourage technological innovation of unmanned aerial vehicles for the military.

7 January

Concept art released by Japanese Ministry of Defense of the Mitsubishi F-X fighter.

Japan Planning Deployment of Native Combat Drone By 2035

The Japanese government has given the go-ahead to build a homegrown combat drone to be deployed by 2035, coinciding with the deployment of the country's next-generation manned aircraft.

Dec- 2020 -

17 December

Travis Air Force Base Launches Drone-Based Perimeter Security System

US Travis Air Force base has launched an automated security system patrolled by drones for its California federal property.

Nov- 2020 -

19 November

France is seeking a drone-mounted electronic warfare device to detect, locate, and possibly jam radio communication transmitters

France Seeks Drone-Mounted Device to Intercept Battlefield Radio Communications

France is seeking a drone-mounted electronic warfare device to detect, locate, and possibly jam radio communication transmitters.

9 November

The Planck Autonomous Control Engine landing system.

Military Suppliers to Develop Moving Vehicle Launched Drone System

Strategic Elements Ltd and Planck AeroSystems are partnering to develop a system to enable drones to autonomously launch and land from a moving platform, effectively doubling surveillance capabilities.

Oct- 2020 -

28 October

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Joshua Hicks, 60th Security Forces Squadron flight chief, secures an Easy Aerial drone inside of the ground charging station July 10, 2020, at Travis Air Force Base, California.