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US downs three Huthi drones, strikes anti-ship missiles
Feb 24, 2024 (AFP)
Yemen's Iran-backed Huthis have been targeting shipping for months and their attacks have persisted despite repeated American and British strikes aimed at degra...
United Aircraft Launches Innovative Tiltrotor UAV Concept at Singapore Airshow
Feb 22, 2024 (SPX)
This announcement is part of United Aircraft's ambitious strategy to expand the application of large UAVs across various sectors. The company's tiltrotor UAV me...
US, allied forces down six drones launched by Yemen's Huthis
Feb 22, 2024 (AFP)
The Iran-backed Huthis have continued attacks on shipping despite repeated American and British strikes aimed at degrading their ability to threaten a vital glo...
US drone downed off Yemen by apparent Huthi missile
Feb 20, 2024 (AFP)
It is the second time an MQ-9 -- which can be used for both surveillance and strikes -- was lost near Yemen in recent months, with US officials confirming last ...
French navy downs two drones over Red Sea
Feb 20, 2024 (AFP)
The navy, which has two frigates deployed in the area, detected "multiple drone attacks originating in Yemen" overnight Monday to Tuesday, before destroying two...
Canada to send hundreds of drones to Ukraine as 2nd anniversary of invasion nears
Feb 19, 2024 (UPI)
The donation includes 800 SkyRanger R70 multi-mission unmanned aerial systems valued at more than $70 million, which Blair said will help Ukraine "as it fights ...
UK details plans for drone 'coalition' for Ukraine
Feb 15, 2024 (AFP)
London last month said it would allocate GBP 200 million ($250 million) to provide "the single largest package of drones given to Ukraine by any nation". It ann...
Xwing's autonomous aircraft aprpoved for cargo missions in California
Feb 15, 2024 (SPX)
During AGILE FLAG 24-1, Xwing's autonomous technology was put to the test, covering over 2,800 miles of autonomous flight to vital installations including March...
LIDS: The Army's Answer to Evolving Unmanned Aircraft Threats
Feb 09, 2024 (SPX)
Awarded in October 2022, Raytheon's contract to equip two Army divisions with KuRFS and Coyote marked the initial deployment of LIDS. This partnership expanded ...
DARPA's REMA Program Revolutionizes Commercial Drone Autonomy for Military Use
Feb 09, 2024 (SPX)
Dr. Lael Rudd, the REMA program manager, emphasizes the program's innovative approach: "REMA is the demonstrator for rapid ideation and tech development. The fi...
Iraq condemns U.S. drone strike as 'clear aggression,' violation of sovereignty
Feb 08, 2024 (UPI)
U.S. Central Command launched the strike Wednesday in response to an attack on Tower 22 base in Jordan late last month that killed three U.S. service members an...
AFWERX and Xwing Showcase Autonomous Flight Capabilities with Cessna 208B
Feb 02, 2024 (SPX)
Maj. Thomas Davis of the Pacific Air Forces Future Capabilities branch expressed his fascination with the autonomous capabilities demonstrated, highlighting the...
US downs drone off Yemen, strikes uncrewed surface vessel
Feb 01, 2024 (AFP)
The US Central Command (CENTCOM) also said Yemen's Iran-backed Huthi rebels launched two anti-ship missiles that were possibly aimed at a cargo ship in the Red ...
US strikes 10 Huthi drones, downs unmanned Iranian aircraft
Feb 01, 2024 (AFP)
A US warship also shot down an anti-ship missile fired by the Huthis and later downed three Iranian drones, Central Command (CENTCOM) said. While the United Sta...
US approves $4 bn India drone deal after assassination row
Feb 01, 2024 (AFP)
The sale marks a milestone in Indian purchases of American weapons after New Delhi's historic reliance on arms from Russia, which have been increasingly controv...
Ukraine says Russia attack with 20 drones, missiles overnight
Jan 31, 2024 (AFP)
Ukraine has been under persistent aerial bombardment by Russian forces for nearly two years and has appealed to allies in the West to bolster its defensive syst...
Ukraine says downed 15 of 35 Russian drones overnight
Jan 30, 2024 (AFP)
Ukrainian officials have urged Western allies to bolster its air defence capabilities and said gaining control of the country's air space is a priority for this...
US vows decisive response to deadly drone attack in Jordan
Jan 29, 2024 (AFP)
The casualties -- the first US military deaths in an attack in the Middle East since the Israel-Hamas war began -- raised fears of an escalating conflict, as fi...
NASA Autonomous Flight Software Successfully Used in Air Taxi Stand-Ins
Jan 26, 2024 (SPX)
The test flights were part of a collaboration by NASA, Sikorsky, and DARPA (Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency). Researchers were able to collect data th...
Drone attack targets US-led coalition base in Iraq
Jan 23, 2024 (AFP)
Since the start of the Israel-Hamas war in October, there have been more than 140 attacks on US and coalition forces in Iraq and Syria, deployed there to fight ...
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