Loitering munition

Northrop Debuts ‘Lumberjack’ Jet-Powered Kamikaze Drone

Northrop Grumman has unveiled its one-way attack drone, the “Lumberjack,” at the Modern Day Marine expo in Washington, DC.

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European Start-Up Stark Debuts AI-Powered VTOL Loitering Munition ‘Virtus’

European defense newcomer Stark is firing up the battlefield with “Virtus,” its first AI-enabled loitering munition featuring vertical take-off and landing capability.

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Germany to Arm Military With Loitering Munitions for First Time: Report

Germany is reportedly set to equip its armed forces with loitering munitions for the first time amid rising geopolitical tensions in the region.

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US Army Selects Three Firms to Demo Cutting-Edge Launched Effects

The US Army has named three companies to participate in a special demonstration of their advanced Launched Effects–Short Range systems.

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US Army Procures More Switchblade Kamikaze Drones From AeroVironment

AeroVironment (AV) has received a contract to deliver its flagship Switchblade loitering munition systems for the US Army.

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Iran Unveils ‘Gaza’ Super-Heavy Drone, Said to Have 1,000 Km Range

Iran has unveiled a massive, heavy-duty drone with a 22-meter wingspan, reportedly capable of flying up to 4,000 kilometers.

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After Ending Contracts With Russia, Serbia Advances Drone Development

Serbia has accelerated the development of its own unmanned aerial vehicles following a decision to terminate contracts with Russia.

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Ukraine Trials ‘Unjammable’ Fiber-Optic-Guided FPV Drones

Ukraine has tested fiber-optic-controlled first-person view drones designed to enhance resistance to interference and hacking.

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Taiwan Navy Procures Domestically-Built Exploding Drones

The Taiwanese Navy has ordered domestically-produced exploding drones to enhance its aerial strike capabilities amid rising tensions with China.

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US Denies Mistral’s Protest Over $990M Switchblade Deal With AeroVironment

The US Government Accountability Office has rejected Mistral’s bid to overturn the US Army’s $990-million contract for Switchblade loitering munitions awarded to AeroVironment.

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