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X-BAT Prototype Nears Reveal as Funding Hits $400 Million

The US Navy is backing development of a fighter-sized uncrewed aircraft designed to take- off and land vertically, potentially operating from ships, islands and other locations without conventional runways. Shield AI says the first...

AeroVironment and Alpha Unmanned Systems Announce MoU to Explore JUMP 20 Support in Spain

Arlington, Va. AeroVironment, Inc. (AV), a global defence technology leader, on October 14 announced a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Alpha Unmanned Systems S.L. to explore collaboration supporting AV’s JUMP 20 fixed-wing unmanned aircraft...

ideaForge Secures Orders from Survey of India for Q6 V2 UAVs to Support Mapping and Geospatial Applications

Mumbai: ideaForge Technology Limited has received an order from the Survey of India (SOI) for its Q6 V2 UAVs, further expanding the use of its indigenous UAV technology across specialised government applications. The UAVs...

AUSA 2026: IAI and SIG SAUER Announce Successful Firing Test of FIRE STORM 250 Airborne Machine Gun

Washington DC. Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) and SIG SAUER have completed a firing test of FIRE STORM 250, an innovative tactical unmanned system (UAS) equipped with a SIG SAUER MICROLIGHT Remote Controlled Weapon Station (RCWS)...

Ideal Aerosmith Unveils Troublemaker, Targets Affordable Drone Demand

The North Dakota-based Ideal Aerosmith unveiled the Troublemaker, a Group 3 uncrewed aircraft system designed for one-way attack, reconnaissance, surveillance and decoy roles. Ideal Aerosmith says the aircraft can stay aloft for more than...

From Chips to Gyros: VORAN Sets Out to Build India’s Next Light-Aviation Capability

New Delhi: Indian aviation startup VORAN Private Limited, founded and led by entrepreneur Rajiv Rawat, is taking a significant step towards building a new light-aviation ecosystem through a strategic collaboration with Italy’s Gyro manufacturer. The...

New Developments in Loitering Munition Advancement in Greece, SAS Raises the Bar in Greek Defence Technology

Athens. Spirit Aeronautical Systems (SAS) continues to play a leading role in the field of advanced Loitering Munitions, presenting significant technological developments that strengthen the Greek defence industry and highlight domestic know how at...

AKSI Aerospace Unveils Combat Drone ‘Agni Kalash’ Intended for Long-Range Precision-Strike Missions

Vijayawada (AP) - Hyderabad-based AKSI Aerospace Group introduced the long-range unmanned aerial vehicle at the PanIIT Andhra Pradesh Summit 2026 in Vijayawada. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu inaugurated the platform, developed by...

ideaForge Strengthens its Tactical UAV Portfolio with ZOLT Hybrid and ZOLT UCAV, Marking its Entry into Long-Range ISR and UCAV Segments

Mumbai. ideaForge Technology Limited on October 6 launched two new variants of its multi-role tactical UAV platform, ZOLT: ZOLT Hybrid and ZOLT Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle (UCAV), strengthening its tactical UAV portfolio and marking...

India’s JWALA Micro-Missile Marks Key Milestone with Successful Solid Rocket Motor Test

Bhubneshwar. Indian defence start-up IG Defence has test-fired two solid rocket motors under its JWALA micro-missile programme, according to a company statement. The test was successfully conducted at approximately 04:00 Hours, advancing JWALA towards...

Zuppa and TNUAVC Partner on DGCA-Certified Drone Training for Agniveers and Defence Personnel

Chennai: Zuppa Geo Navigation Technologies, an Indian defence drone technology company, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Tamil Nadu Unmanned Aerial Vehicles Corporation (TNUAVC) to develop a structured drone pilot training...

BonV Aero Supplies 45 UAVs to Indian Army’s Eastern Command for Tactical Logistics

New Delhi: BonV Aero, a heavy-payload UAV manufacturer from Odisha, has supplied 45 unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to the Indian Army's Eastern Command to support tactical missions, including moving critical supplies and other mission-specific...

Netherlands Targets Drone Swarms With EOS Laser

The Dutch Ministry of Defence has reached an agreement with Australian defence-technology company Electro Optic Systems (EOS) to advance the “Apollo” high-energy laser weapon, marking a significant step in Europe’s response to the growing...
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