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Taking back the sky: Counter UAS
October 31 by Rory JacksonWith commercially-available drone (UAV) technology becoming an increasing threat to security, a market has emerged to specifically tackle these devices before they can be used to attack...
Small is beautiful: Nano drone tech is advancing
July 20 by Rory JacksonRapid improvement in micro drone technology is providing defence interests with new nimble capabilities.
Ukraine close to acquiring combat UGV
April 27 by Rory JacksonThe Ukrainian military is on the cusp of acquiring unmanned ground vehicles (UGV) for combat operations following a series of MOD-requested modifications to the SpetsEchnoExport Fantom.
General Atomics discusses Predator XP with Defence Industry Bulletin
May 04 by Rory JacksonImage: Rory JacksonThe second Unmanned Systems Conference and Exhibition was held as part of the first Abu Dhabi Aerospace and Aviation Week. Defence Industry Bulletin took the opportunity to speak wi...
BAE’s Taranis Completes Phase 3 of Flight Tests
January 21 by Rory JacksonThe third and final set of flight-tests for the BAE Systems-led Taranis Unmanned Combat Air Vehicle (UCAV) demonstrator programme have been completed. Speaking at the Royal Aeronautical Society in L...
Investment Outlook for the Armoured Vehicle Market Through 2026
November 12 by Rory JacksonThis feature seeks to provide a long-term outlook for global armoured vehicle production, highlighting in particular where potential investors in the protected mobility industry should be looking, i...
Typhoon enters next phase of development
November 11 by Rory JacksonDefence iQ examines the latest advancements in Typhoon fighter jet development, highlighting new capabilities, upgrades, and future combat potential.
Saab wins $1.27 billion deal to enhance UAE airborne surveillance
November 10 by Rory JacksonUAE Major General Abdullah Al Hashimi (left) shakes hands with Saab Group President and CEO, Hækan Buskhe (centre), following the agreement. Source: Dubai Airshow. The United Arab Emirates&rsqu...
Interview: Oshkosh on JLTV victory, capabilities, prospects
October 28 by Rory JacksonThe U.S. Army’s nearly decade-long search for a new armoured truck ended on August 25 with the selection of the Oshkosh Corporation’s Light Combat Tactical All-Terrain Vehicle (L-ATV)...
Harris supplying tactical communications systems to Africa’s coalition forces
October 16 by Rory JacksonPhoto: Stuart Price The US Department of Defense has awarded a foreign military sales contract to Harris Corporation for the supply of tactical communications equipment to ten different nations...
Is Textron Airland's Scorpion close to its first customer?
October 08 by Rory JacksonThe Scorpion after completing its first transatlantic flight, July 2014. Source: Textron Airland.Since its first flight in December 2013, the Textron Airland Scorpion has attracted the attention of pr...
Poland snaps up Lockheed Martin’s air-to-surface cruise missile
October 02 by Rory JacksonPoland and Lockheed Martin have signed a contract worth $500m for 40 units of the company’s AGM-158 Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile (JASSM). The contract was signed in September, with th...