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October 21, 2024
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Poland Moves to Strengthen Bayraktar TB2 Drone Operability via New Contract

Poland will enhance the functionality of its 24 Bayraktar TB2 drones by signing a new support and logistics contract with Baykar, the Turkish manufacturer. The NATO Support and Procurement...

October 20, 2024
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India’s ISR Operations Experience a Significant Boost

India’s lack of surveillance during the 1999 Kargil conflict became apparent. Identifying enemy positions was delayed. Notably, an IAF pilot innovated by flying a MiG-21 with a Handycam to...

October 19, 2024
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Mitsubishi Unveils Concept Video of Combat Support Drone with a Platform Similar to the J-20 Stealth Jet

Japanese defense company Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) has presented concept designs for Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) that will operate with Japan’s upcoming fighter jet. The AI-enabled CCA concepts were...

October 18, 2024
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China Claims Breakthrough in Heavy-Lift VTOL Drone Inspired by Osprey Design

Earlier this week, China rolled out its new Lanying R6000 drone, a large tiltrotor aircraft developed by United Aircraft. The drone boasts a 2-ton payload capacity and can hit...

October 18, 2024
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The US Navy has selected Leidos for a $248 million contract focused on autonomous system design and engineering solutions.

Leidos secured a follow-on contract from NIWC PAC to aid in unmanned and automated systems for maritime intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance. The single-award task order is valued at $248...

October 18, 2024
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How utilizing a fleet of small, unmanned autonomous platforms can extend the capabilities of maritime missions.

Northrop Grumman, with its track record in large uncrewed autonomous systems, has now introduced Helix and Scion—two new autonomous features designed for smaller UAS. These will enable commercial uncrewed...

October 18, 2024
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Airbus has achieved a successful maiden demonstration of the Lakota UH-72 unmanned helicopter for the US Marine Corps.

During its first successful demonstration at Marine Corps Air Station, the Lakota UH-72 drone helicopter showcased the ALC system, designed to enhance logistics in dispersed and tough conditions. As...

October 18, 2024
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Thales Debuts Next-Gen Autonomous Drone Swarms Utilizing AI

Thales conducted successful flight tests to highlight the deployment of drone swarms featuring various autonomy levels. This achievement marks a pivotal development in embedding artificial intelligence (AI) into drone...