Drones – Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion
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Feb- 2024 -22 February
Elbit Introduces Hermes 650 Spark Drone With 24-Hour Endurance
Elbit Systems has unveiled its new Hermes 650 Spark tactical drone designed to meet the evolving challenges in aerospace.
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21 February
Azerbaijan Confirms Turkish Long-Range Armed Drone Purchase
Azerbaijan recently unveiled a training facility and hangar for a new Akinci drone, confirming its acquisition for the first time.
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21 February
US MQ-9 Reaper Downed off Yemen by Apparent Houthi Missile
An American MQ-9 Reaper drone crashed off the coast of Yemen after apparently being struck by a missile fired by Iran-backed Houthi rebels, the Pentagon said.
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21 February
Taiwan Completes Fielding of New Anti-Drone Weapons
The Taiwanese military has completed the distribution of a new anti-drone weapon to troops across various services.
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21 February
Ukraine to Receive More Than 800 SkyRanger Drones From Canada
Canada is sending over 800 SkyRanger R70 unmanned aerial systems to Ukraine to support the country’s continuing defense against Russia.
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19 February
New Battery Powers AeroVironment’s Puma 3 AE Drone Up to Three Hours
AeroVironment has approved its new PS2500 battery for use in its Puma 3 AE drone, adding extended flight time.
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15 February
Ukraine Unveils Robotic Mini-Tank ‘Lyut’
Ukraine has launched a new unmanned ground vehicle equipped with a PKT 7.62-millimeter machine gun designed to carry out high-intensity missions.
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14 February
Boeing Taps BAE for MQ-25 Stingray Management System Upgrade
BAE Systems has signed a deal with Boeing to equip the US' MQ-25 Stingray aerial refueling drone with a new vehicle management system computer.
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13 February
US Considering Switchblade Drone Swarms for Counter-China Initiative
The US Department of Defense is considering the Switchblade 600 kamikaze drone for the Replicator unmanned systems initiative.
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13 February
US Marines to Receive Controllers for Multiple Drones From AeroVironment
AeroVironment has received a $2.67-million contract to supply Tomahawk robotic controller prototypes for the US Department of Defense.
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