Northrop Grumman’s XRQ-73 stealth drone completed its first flight, validating hybrid-electric propulsion for extended endurance and reduced acoustic signature.
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Explore the world of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), from reconnaissance drones to combat UAVs.
We cover how these systems are reshaping defense operations with their ability to conduct surveillance, deliver payloads, and provide real-time intelligence.
New Otto Aerospace UAV Tests Laminar-Flow Design for Extended Endurance
Laminar flow is an aerodynamic approach, reducing drag, improving efficiency, and extending UAV endurance.
Ukraine’s ‘Raybird’ Drone Now Spots Interceptors in Real Time
Ukraine’s Raybird ISR drone has been upgraded with real-time interceptor detection, alerting operators to evasive action during long-endurance surveillance missions.
New Turkish Loitering Munition Blends Sleek Form With 1,000-Km Strike Range
KUZGUN is a long-range loitering munition, featuring a 1,000-kilometer strike range and 180 km/h cruise speed.
Turkey’s Long-Range ‘Spear’: Baykar Introduces 1,000-Km Kamikaze Drone
Baykar’s Mizrak loitering munition strikes targets beyond 1,000 kilometers using GPS-free visual navigation.
Japan, India Collab on Next-Gen AI Drones That Operate Without Networks
AI-powered autonomous drones with 360-degree situational awareness and onboard edge processing are emerging from a new Japan-India defense tech partnership.
Meet Japan’s Newest Target Practice Partners: Corrugated Cardboard Drones
Cardboard drones from startup Air Kamui are now serving Japan’s military as low-cost, biodegradable training targets for naval gunnery and missile defense exercises.
MQ-25A Stingray Unmanned Tanker Flies for First Time in Key Naval Milestone
Boeing’s MQ-25A Stingray completed its first autonomous flight, advancing US Navy carrier operations with unmanned aerial refueling capability.
Striking in Numbers: Baykar’s ‘Mosquito’ Swarm Flies Through GPS-Denied Terrain
Baykar’s Sivrisinek drone swarm demonstrated AI-powered autonomous strike coordination across GPS-denied airspace with a 1,000-kilometer strike range.
China Explores Mid-Flight Drone Recharging Using Microwave Beams
China uses microwave beams to recharge drones mid-flight.