Military, Defense & Security News & Articles

US Army Continues Shadow Tactical UAS Modernization

Textron Systems will provide continued contractor logistics support; field service; maintenance including hardware, spares and repairs; and engineering support for the Shadow Tactical UAS

Feb 23, 2023
New Squad Radio Launched at IDEX 2023

CODAN | DTC’s new Sentry Mesh 6161-L soldier/squad radio is designed for demanding military applications that require performance, range and versatility in a lightweight, wearable unit

Feb 22, 2023
D-Fend Solutions to Provide C-UAS Security in The UAE

D-Fend Solutions will cooperate with the UAE defense company Resource Industries to provide advanced C-UAS technology to the United Arab Emirates’ security agencies

Feb 21, 2023
BAE Systems Awarded First Lloyd’s Register UMS Certification on a Naval USV 

BAE’s uncrewed AP24 RIB has potential to undertake missions such as force protection and anti-piracy, persistent intelligence gathering and maritime security to meet the evolving threats of modern warfare

Feb 20, 2023
Milanion to Present AI-Based Solutions at IDEX 2023

The company will be showcasing its Alakran ‘S’ mobile mortar system, WarbleFly loitering munition multi-launch system, and AGEMA SKYLOCK C-UAS system from 20–24 February on stand 01-B23

Feb 20, 2023
CAMCOPTER S-100 Supports Royal Navy Ships on Operational Tasks

Under a new contract from the UK Ministry of Defence, Schiebel and system integrator Thales will provide the operationally proven S-100 UAS with a range of high precision ISR sensors and systems

Feb 10, 2023
Pentagon to Use Autonomous Drones for Remote CBRN Detection

Teledyne FLIR Defense will integrate enhanced autonomy features and control on its SkyRaider UAS, and will develop new chemical and radiological sensing payloads to assess toxic threats on the battlefield

Feb 10, 2023
Partnership to Develop sUAS for NATO Special Forces Project

Rheinmetall and AeroVironment will develop a small UAS solution that meets the project’s requirements of all-weather functionality, quick deployment, hand launchability, maximum weight of 10kg, and 30km operating range

Feb 09, 2023
Aerosonde UAS Makes First Operational Flight from USS Miguel Keith

Equipped for multiple payload configurations, Textron Systems’ Aerosonde UAS is designed for expeditionary land- and sea-based operations in austere environments

Feb 08, 2023
Low-SWaP, Ruggedized IR Optics at IDEX 2023

Ophir Optronics’ innovative IR optics for C-UAS and unmanned systems will be at IDEX EXPO 2023

Feb 07, 2023
Landmark Exchange of UAS Control Between Airborne Crews

The exchanging of control of a UAS between two helicopter crews has been successfully demonstrated by QinetiQ

Feb 03, 2023
First Flight of Survivable Air-Launched Effect UAS

Successful first flight of GA-ASI's Eaglet, the newest entry into GA-ASI’s Evolution Series of advanced UAS concepts

Feb 03, 2023
AFRL Tests New Propulsion System for Future Combat Drone

The test paired a Williams International engine with Blue Force Technologies’ Fury unmanned aerial fighter’s inlet and nozzle to demonstrate successful operability of the engine with solid margins

Jan 30, 2023
XTEND to Develop Multi-Drone Operating System for Israeli MoD

XTEND's XOS human-guided autonomous operating system can enable operators to control dozens of human-guided semi-autonomous drones simultaneously

Jan 24, 2023
ASYLON to Support USAF Security Forces Robotic Military Working Dogs

Asylon will explore how advanced sensor technology and AI/ML technologies can enhance gate guard procedures by integrating them onto the company’s existing DroneDog quadruped UGV

Jan 17, 2023
US Navy Demonstrates Drones for Cargo Delivery to Moving Ships

Skyways Air Transportation and Martin UAV operated their unmanned systems through long-range flights from ship-to-ship, ship-to-shore, and shore-to-ship, delivering cargo over 200 nautical miles

Jan 11, 2023
Supersonic Variant of Unmanned Fighter Jet Planned

The supersonic variant of the Bayraktar Kızılelma unmanned fighter jet is projected to be capable of flying for five hours and reaching speeds of up to 800 kph (500 mph or Mach 0.64)

Jan 10, 2023
Additional M-LIDS Counter-UAS Platforms for U.S. Army

M-LIDS allows soldiers to detect, identify, track and defeat small UAS with electronic warfare and kinetic defeat systems

Jan 09, 2023
GA-ASI Flies Upgraded MQ-9A Block 5 RPAS

The first production Multi-Domain Operations-ready variant of the MQ-9A Reaper has been successfully flown by GA-ASI

Jan 06, 2023
HII Selects Miniature Synthetic Aperture Sonar for REMUS 620 UUVs

Kraken Robotics’ AquaPix Miniature Synthetic Aperture Sonar system design makes it suitable for the REMUS 620’s modular payload and battery architecture

Dec 30, 2022
Royal Navy Builds Drone as Testbed for Sensors & Payloads

The 20kg octo-quadcopter named Walrus is undergoing rigorous testing at Royal Naval Air Station Culdrose

Dec 30, 2022
Romania Orders Tactical UAS from Elbit Systems

The contract includes delivery of up to seven Watchkeeper X UAS for the Romanian Armed Forces

Dec 29, 2022
Royal Canadian Navy Orders Remote Minehunting & Disposal Systems

Kraken Robotics' Remote Minehunting and Disposal Systems consist of two classes of AUVs equipped with Kraken’s AquaPix synthetic aperture sonar

Dec 13, 2022
Unique AtlasPRO Drone for Complex Military Missions

AtlasPRO is a uniquely sized backpack drone, designed for complex military missions and equipped with MESH technology and AtlasSDR jamming and spoofing protection

Dec 13, 2022
US Army Awards Contract for Ground Reconnaissance Vehicle Automation

As part of a two-year Defense Innovation Unit contract, Kodiak Robotics will help automate future ground vehicles conducting high-risk missions such as reconnaissance and surveillance

Dec 09, 2022
Seatronics Confirms Sale of Reusable Mine Disposal ROVs

Elbit Systems has purchased two Seatronics Mine Identification and Detonation Solutions which are capable of detonating multiple charges acoustically using state-of-the-art technology without having to sacrifice themselves

Dec 02, 2022
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