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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

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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.

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‘Africa’s First’ Kamikaze Drone Debuts in Nigeria

Nigeria's new kamikaze drone. Photo: Folashade Adeniran/Nigeria News Agency
Nigeria has unveiled Africa’s “first and largest” kamikaze drone, boosting surveillance, counter-insurgency, and military self-reliance.
  • Staff Writer
  • April 4, 2025
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High-Speed, 3D-Printed Kamikaze Drone Tested at US Army Site

Hellhound is a turbo-jet-powered, 3D-printed kamikaze drone that can fly faster than 375 miles per hour
Cummings Aerospace has flight-tested its 3d-printed Hellhound S3 kamikaze drone at the US Army Expeditionary Warrior Experiment 2025.
  • Staff Writer
  • March 28, 2025
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Gray Eagle Drone Breaks New Ground With PLEO Satellite Network Test

Gray Eagle Extended Range
General Atomics has successfully tested its Gray Eagle Extended Range drone using the Proliferated Low Earth Orbit satellite network for aircraft communications.
  • Staff Writer
  • March 18, 2025
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Ukraine Unleashes Homegrown ‘Shahed-Like’ Seth Drone on Frontlines

Ukrainian forces carrying the Seth UAS
Ukraine has introduced the Seth tactical strike drone, a domestically developed UAS modeled after the Shahed drones Russia deploys on the battlefield.
  • Staff Writer
  • March 13, 2025
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Sikorsky Debuts Drone That Can Fly Like Helicopter, Airplane

Sikorsky rotor blown wing unmanned aerial system
Sikorsky has successfully flight-tested its “rotor blown wing” unmanned aerial system (UAS)…
  • Staff Writer
  • March 12, 2025
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General Atomics, CAE to Develop Next-Gen MQ-9B Mission Trainer

The MQ-9B SkyGuardian is an all-weather ISR-focused drone that can fly for more than 40 hours
General Atomics and CAE have partnered to develop the next-generation mission trainer for the MQ-9B SkyGuardian drone.
  • Staff Writer
  • February 25, 2025
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Alabama Firms Unveil Hypersonic Kamikaze Drone Project

Hellbound UAS
ATRX and Cummings Aerospace have teamed up to create a cutting-edge, low-cost drone capable of reaching speeds five times the speed of sound.
  • Staff Writer
  • February 17, 2025
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Iran Unveils ‘Gaza’ Super-Heavy Drone, Said to Have 1,000 Km Range

The Shahed-149 or Gaza drone
Iran has unveiled a massive, heavy-duty drone with a 72-foot wingspan, reportedly capable of flying up to 2,485 miles.
  • Staff Writer
  • January 29, 2025
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US Navy’s MQ-25 Tanker Drone to Begin Flying in 2025: Official

A US Navy official has confirmed that the MQ-25 Stingray unmanned aerial refueler will begin flying in 2025, ahead of its planned integration into aircraft carrier operations by 2026.
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  • January 29, 2025
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Israel Firms to Equip Logistics Drones With Advanced Robotic Weapons

A drone equipped with the SMASH Dragon advanced robotic weapon
Israeli firms SMARTSHOOTER and HevenDrones have announced a strategic partnership to equip logistics drones with advanced robotic weapon systems.
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  • January 22, 2025
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