drones

Ratel X Signals Ukraine’s Next Step in Ground Drone Design

Ratel is stepping up Ukraine’s unmanned ground capabilities with its new Ratel X, a compact, highly maneuverable platform designed to assist troops on the frontline.

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China Flies Huge ‘Mothership’ Drone for First Time

China has taken a major step in drone swarm operations with the first official flight of its “Jiu Tian” large aerial drone carrier.

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Germany Launches ‘Birds Group’ to Fast-Track Military Tech Innovation

The German Army has launched the Birds Group, a new unit within Land Forces Command designed to speed the fielding of emerging technologies.

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Inside the MQ-20 Avenger Drone: The Jet-Powered Reaper Successor

This quick guide walks you through the MQ-20 Avenger, a jet-powered remotely piloted aircraft system that’s shaping future tech — even if it’s not flying real combat missions yet.

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Australia Orders Six Ghost Bat ‘Loyal Wingman’ Drones for $930M

Australia has contracted Boeing Defence Australia to supply an additional six MQ-28 Ghost Bat Collaborative Combat Aircraft to the Australian Defence Force.

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HII’s AI-Driven ROMULUS Powers UK’s New ARMOR Naval Concept

HII’s AI-enabled ROMULUS family of unmanned surface vessels is taking a central role in Babcock's newly unveiled ARMOR Force concept.

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US Army Launches First Drone Warfighter Contest

The US Army in Europe and Africa has launched its first best drone warfighter competition to test and showcase advanced UAS skills.

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Taiwanese Navy Seeks High-Speed Kamikaze Drone Boat for Contested Domains

The Republic of China Navy has published a request for information on a suicide unmanned surface vessel, outlining requirements for a high-speed, long-range capability designed for hostile maritime environments.

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ARC Wins US Army AI Counter-Drone Award

The US Army has recognized Armaments Research Company as one of the top winners of its xTech Counterstrike competition.

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MQ-28 Ghost Bat Ticks Off Another ‘First,’ Taking Down Target Drone With AMRAAM

Boeing’s MQ-28 Ghost Bat has achieved a first for autonomous aircraft, completing an air-to-air engagement using an AIM-120 missile.

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