autonomous systems

UK Tests Chinese 3D Printers to Build Kamikaze Drones, Sparking Security Concerns

The British Army tested Chinese-made 3D printers to manufacture tactical unmanned aerial systems during a training exercise in Kenya earlier this year, raising questions about security risks linked to Beijing-made technology.

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Russia Sets Up Independent Military Branch for Drone Ops

Russia has launched a dedicated Unmanned Systems Forces branch to manage its expanding drone operations.

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USSOCOM Builds New Kind of Drone Operator, One Who Builds FPVs Too

SOCOM’s new program will train up to six commandos in building and operating FPV drones through a 10-day course, with the contract reserved for service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses.

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Israeli Company Opens Kamikaze Drone Plant in Morocco

Israel Aerospace Industries subsidiary BlueBird Aero Systems has inaugurated a production site in Morocco to build its SpyX loitering munitions.

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US Sanctions Ukrainian Firms Tied to Iran’s Drone Production for Russia

The US Department of the Treasury has sanctioned two Ukrainian companies accused of helping Iran obtain critical components for tactical unmanned aerial systems used by Russia against Ukraine.

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Israel’s XTEND to Supply US With Attack Drone Kits

The US Department of Defense has contracted Israeli company XTEND to develop and supply Affordable Close Quarter Modular Effects Drone Kits.

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Neros to Supply Tactical Drones for US Army Platoons

The US Army has designated Neros Technologies as one of three main suppliers for a program which provides platoon-level units with drones.

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Runway? Optional. Attis Aviation ROC VTOL Drone Soars in First Flight

ROC is a runway-free, hybrid-propulsion, long-endurance drone system by Attis Aviation, which successfully completed its maiden flight.

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Australian Consortium to Build Underwater ‘Network’ for Northern Naval Watch

Thales Australia, Austal, and C2 Robotics have teamed up to develop a sub-sea “surveillance network” designed to monitor and secure Australia’s northern maritime chokepoints. 

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Singapore to Replace Aging Israel-Made Hermes Drone Fleet With New Variants

The Republic of Singapore Air Force will adopt Israel’s homegrown Hermes 900 unmanned aerial systems to replace its older Hermes 450 fleet.

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