Unmanned Aerial Vehicle
Israel carries out strike on Iranian drone factory
An Israeli Intelligence Organization drone team, flying what were believed to be small quadcopters, hit the roof of a research facility belonging to the Iranian Ministry of Defence at the former Tohid ammunition factory in Isfahan, Iran, on January 28
Aurora Flight Sciences to develop game-changing CRANE X-plane for DARPA
Aurora Flight Sciences has been selected to progress into the second and third phases of DARPA’s Control of Revolutionary Aircraft with Novel Effectors (CRANE) programme, which will see the firm develop a new, unique X-plane demonstrator that exploits innovative active flow control technologies
How drones are being used to save lives in disaster zones
Tom Batchelor looks at how drones are fast becoming a key part of the disaster toolkit, from delivering medication to providing invaluable data
Turkey’s new 'unmanned fighter' steps closer to first flight after ground test success
Turkish defence company, Baykar, has marked a significant milestone in the development of its Bayraktar Kizilelma UCAV after the initial prototype successfully completed its first Automatic Taxi and Running Test at the Akinci Flight Training and Test Center in Tekirdağ, Turkey, on November 20
Brazil looks to expand UAV use
With just a small fleet of military unmanned air vehicles, Brazil is seeking to increase their use and invest in its first locally produced combat versions, writes Claudio Lucchesi
ARMY-2022: Russia showcases secretive new weapons away from Western eyes
Despite the pressures caused by the war in Ukraine, the eighth International Military-Technical Forum ‘ARMY-2022’ showcased the latest from Russia’s military industry. AirForces Monthly gained exclusive access
Czech MOD seeking Israeli UAV acquisition
The Czech Ministry of Defence has revealed that it is set to open negotiations with the Israeli government for the acquisition of three Israel Aerospace Industries-developed Heron I unmanned aerial vehicles for aerial reconnaissance duties
Humble beginnings: Rise of the quadcopter
Amid guided this and high-tech that, might the humble quadcopter be the real force multiplier on the battlefield?
Uncrewed acquisition: Demand surges for tactical UAVs
As militaries gain greater experience of the role that tactical uncrewed aerial vehicles can fulfil, the market for such platforms continues to develop and mature
IDET 2021: Pakistan’s armed Shahpar-II undergoing flight trials
Pakistan’s Global Industrial Defence & Solutions was present at the IDET exhibition in Brno during October 6-8, showcasing a range of systems including the Shahpar-II unmanned aerial vehicle