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11 August

Myanmar Military Using European Drone Tech Despite Sanctions: Report

Conflict Armament Research said that military forces in Myanmar are using European anti-jamming tools to equip drones despite sanctions.

11 August

Air

Rojoef Manuel

Israeli Heron-2 Drone Undergoes Testing in Japan, Signaling Potential Adoption

Japan is considering adding the Israeli-made Heron-2 unmanned aerial system to its arsenal, with the platform now undergoing tests in the country.

11 August

Americas

Operators from several military drone teams get set up at the AI+Expo for National Competitiveness Drone Race & Maneuver Interservice Military Competition.

Giulia Bernacchi

US Army Launches Competitive Drone Team at Fort Rucker

The US Army has formed a competitive drone team based at Fort Rucker, in Alabama, composed of soldiers and civilians from across the army.

11 August

Americas

Christine Casimiro

US Army Seeks Vendors for Attritable ‘Launched Effects’ Autonomous Drones

The US Army is seeking vendors to supply “Launched Effects” (LE) — affordable, attritable, and autonomous uncrewed systems with a multi-purpose function in contested environments.

11 August

Asia Pacific

Giulia Bernacchi

Taiwan Adds Drone Operations to Soldier Training Program

Taiwan has incorporated drone operations into this year’s eight-week joint basic training program across its nine military academies.

7 August

Air

Inder Singh Bisht

Australian Firm Wins Contract for 100-Kilowatt Laser Counter-Drone System

Australian defense firm Electro Optic Systems has secured a 71.4-million-euro ($83-million) order for the production and supply of a laser-based counter-drone system.

6 August

Europe

Ethan M. Encarnacion

Drone Hunting Turned Virtual: Russia Develops ‘World-First’ Anti-Drone Rifle Simulator

Students from Russia’s Southern Federal University have created a virtual platform that simulates training with anti-drone weapons and detection systems.

6 August

Air