Drones – Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion – Page 26

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20 February

Inder Singh Bisht

BAE to Add Infrared Seeker to APKWS for USAF Counter-Drone Role

The US Air Force has contracted BAE Systems to develop and deliver an infrared-guided air-to-air counter-drone system.

20 February

Christine Casimiro

BAE, SURVICE Engineering Collaborate on Small Tactical Drones

BAE Systems’ FalconWorks division and SURVICE Engineering are joining forces to explore and develop small, tactical uncrewed air systems.

20 February

Giulia Bernacchi

Terra Industries Bags $34M in Rapid Funding Boost for African Security Tech

Nigeria-based Terra Industries has raised $34 million in funding to expand manufacturing capacity of its autonomous systems.

20 February

Jodesz Gavilan

UK Invests $6.7M in Nyan Kamikaze Drone to Bolster Deep Fire Capability

The UK has awarded Callen-Lenz a $6.7-million contract for combat drones, boosting operational and training capabilities for deployed forces.

20 February

Staff Writer With AFP

German Drone Deal Under Scrutiny Over Thiel Stake in Start-up

A major proposed combat drone deal for Germany's military is facing scrutiny from lawmakers worried about US tech billionaire Peter Thiel's involvement in one of the defense start-ups.

19 February

Inder Singh Bisht

Denmark Stands Up MQ-9B SeaGuardian Squadron to Boost Arctic Monitoring

The Royal Danish Air Force has established a new squadron to enhance surveillance operations across the Arctic and Greenland.

19 February

Rojoef Manuel

Turkey’s ULAQ Global to Localize Drone Boat Production in Saudi Arabia

Turkish defense firm ULAQ Global Autonomous Systems has signed a deal with Saudi Arabia to jointly develop and produce unmanned surface vessels in the kingdom.

19 February

Drones delivered by Come Back Alive Foundation for Ukrainian troops.

Giulia Bernacchi

‘Come Back Alive’ Charity Makes Record Drone Transfer to Ukraine With 25,000 Systems

Soldiers from Special Operations Center “A” of the Security Service of Ukraine received 25,000 drones from the Come Back Alive Foundation.

19 February

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

SPARC AI Software Turns Commodity Drones Into High-Precision Platforms

An AI and machine learning upgrade is sharpening how SPARC AI’s Overwatch software turns raw flight data into precise navigation and targeting performance for drones.

18 February