Loitering munition – Page 5

Aug- 2025 -

22 August

US Wants Shahed Drone Replicas to Build, Improve Countermeasures

The US Air Force is seeking to acquire a 1:1 replica of the Shahed-136 drones that Russia deploys against Ukraine and use it for developing and enhancing countermeasures.

19 August

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

Ukraine’s New 100-Km FPV Drone Ditches Radio to Outsmart Jamming

Ukrainian firm Fold is developing a fiber-optic first-person view drone that could fly nearly 100 kilometers, doubling the reach of current models.

15 August

Air

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

Two Indigenous Drones, New Wheeled Tank Prototype Join Taiwan’s Arsenal

Taiwan has introduced two new indigenous drones and a wheeled tank prototype, signaling a bolder push toward self-reliant defense capabilities.

Jul- 2025 -

22 July

Air

Inder Singh Bisht

France Tests Maiden Anti-Tank Loitering Munition

France has tested a remote-operated anti-armor loitering munition with a range exceeding 50 kilometers (31 miles).

21 July

Air

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

Red Wolf, Green Wolf: L3Harris Pairs Kinetic and EW Munitions to Counter Modern Threats

The new L3Harris munitions combine kinetic strike, electronic attack, decoy capabilities, modular payloads, and in-flight coordination.

3 July

Air

US Marine launches Switchblade 300 drone during training

Rojoef Manuel

US Army Requests Budget for Infantry Brigade Kamikaze Drones

The US Army has submitted a $70-million budget request to acquire components for loitering munitions as part of its Low Altitude Stalking and Strike Ordnance program.

Jun- 2025 -

26 June

Air

A Flying Wedge Defence and Aerospace (FWDA) loitering munition. Photo: FWDA

Rojoef Manuel

Indian Startup Introduces Kamikaze Drone With Hundred-Kilometer Range

Flying Wedge Defence and Aerospace has unveiled a loitering munition with a range of 100 kilometers (62 miles) at a defense aviation exhibit in Paris, France.

May- 2025 -

20 May

Air