Loitering munition
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Mar- 2026 -25 MarchDrones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion
Poland Unveils ‘National Combat Drone’ Resembling Iranian Shahed
Poland is moving closer to fielding its own version of the Iranian Shaheds, with final preparations for official deployment now underway.
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20 MarchAmericas
Anduril Completes Deliveries of Altius Loitering Munitions to Taiwan
US defense contractor Anduril has completed the full delivery of ALTIUS 600M loitering munitions to Taiwan.
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18 MarchDrones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion
Belgium Showcases a New Take on Loitering Munitions
A next-gen loitering munition from Belgian firm ALX Systems took center stage at the Brussels European Defence Exhibition 2026, pointing to a shift toward more flexible, multi-role operations.
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11 MarchAmericas
Iran Revamps Shahed‑101 With Quieter, Radar-Evading Design
As nations scramble to develop defenses against Shahed drones, Iran appears to have made its infamous loitering munition much harder to detect with an unusual new design.
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Feb- 2026 -25 FebruaryEurope
Germany Shows Off Next-Gen Vehicle Defense Against Close-Range Drones
Germany’s Mehler Protection is leveling up vehicle protection with a new counter-unmanned aerial system designed to neutralize threats as they approach.
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24 FebruaryAir
Russia Equips Molniya Kamikaze Drones With Shahed Modems
Russia has begun installing Shahed mesh modems on its Molniya tactical unmanned aerial systems to counter Ukrainian forces.
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20 FebruaryDrones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion
FV-014 Munition Nails Armored Vehicle in High-Stakes Rheinmetall Demo
Rheinmetall’s new FV-014 loitering munition recently showcased its precision targeting and strike capabilities in a live demo, highlighting a system with the potential to engage targets up to 100 kilometers away.
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16 FebruaryEurope
European States Launch Common 500-Km+ One-Way Attack Drone Initiative
Germany, France, the UK, Italy, Poland, and Sweden have signed a letter of intent to jointly develop a long-range loitering munition.
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11 FebruaryAsia Pacific
200-Km Deep Strike: Pakistan Flaunts New Loitering Munition at World Defense Show 2026
At a time when loitering munitions are reshaping modern battlefields, Pakistan used the World Defense Show 2026 to spotlight YALGHAR-200, its latest long-range autonomous strike system.
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5 FebruaryAir
Pentagon Taps 25 Partners for Kamikaze Drone Trial Sprint
The US Department of Defense has selected 25 companies to compete in the first phase of the Drone Dominance Program, an acquisition effort aimed at rapidly fielding low-cost, one-way attack unmanned aerial systems at scale.
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