reconnaissance aircraft

US Army Selects AV Vapor CLE UAS to Support Medium Range Recon Program

The US Army has awarded AV a $14.6-million contract to produce its Vapor Compact Long Endurance (CLE) drone to support the service’s Medium Range Reconnaissance (MRR) program.

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Poland Boosts Reconnaissance With Order for More FlyEye Drones 

The Polish armed forces has signed another contract with domestic defense company WB Group to purchase several FlyEye drones, including repair, logistics, and training services. 

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Europe Gains AI Recon-Strike Edge With Helsing–Systematic Partnership

German firm Helsing and Denmark’s Systematic are joining forces to bring AI-powered drone swarm capabilities to Europe, shaped by lessons from Ukraine’s battlefield. 

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Airbus, Quantum Systems Forge Alliance to Bolster European Aerial Reconnaissance

Airbus Defence and Space has signed a memorandum of understanding with Quantum Systems to enable seamless integration between next-generation command systems and tactical aerial reconnaissance solutions for European militaries.

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Ukrainian Buntar-3 Drone Brings AI to Recon, Skips GPS to Beat Jammers

Ukraine has unveiled another addition to its growing lineup of reconnaissance drones, the Buntar-3, built to operate without GPS.

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China Unveils Micro-Drone to ‘Gain Early Edge in Intelligent Warfare’

China has introduced a micro-drone resembling a thermal flask that weighs less than a kilogram, designed to be used by infantry.

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UK Intercepts Russian Planes Flying Over Baltic Sea

UK Royal Air Force Typhoons stationed in Poland have intercepted Russian planes flying close to the Baltic Sea three times in two days.

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Ukrainian Firm Unveils Shark-M Reconnaissance Drone

Ukrainian firm Ukrspecsystems has unveiled its Shark-M unmanned aerial vehicle, capable of deep reconnaissance and serving as a signal repeater for strike drones.

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US Army Picks Red Cat’s Teal Quadcopter as New Short-Range Recon Platform

The US Army has chosen Red Cat’s next-generation Teal unmanned aerial system as its new short-range reconnaissance platform.

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France to Equip Artillery Units With DT46 Long-Range Drones

The French Army is boosting the reconnaissance capabilities of its artillery units with the acquisition of Delair’s DT46 long-range drones.

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