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The US Air Force has deployed the RQ-4 Global Hawk drone to Singapore for the first time on a rotational basis. The drone has previously visited the country for air shows in 2018 and 2022.
Rumours that an American MQ-9 Reaper drone developed by General Atomics was shot down over the Black Sea have been confirmed. But there are some interesting nuances.
In fiscal year 2024, the US Air Force will give up a lot more than just aircraft. Drones could also go under the knife.
In early March, we wrote that Kratos Defense & Solutions was awarded nearly $50 million to produce BQM-177A SSAT aerial targets for the US Air Force. A few days later, the service ordered another batch of drones.
The US Army recently received the Skydio RQ-28A drones. However, they are already looking for a replacement. Skydio is also involved in the project.
US company General Atomics, developer of the MQ-1 Predator and MQ-9 Reaper drones, is working on a new generation of drones. The project is called LongShot and is nearing its third phase.
The MQ-9B SkyGuardian drone has once again found itself in the spotlight. It recently underwent a cold test and then General Atomics announced plans to equip the drone with cruise missiles. Now the MQ-9B has its first US customer.
The Ukrainian company AeroDrone has started serial production of two unmanned aerial vehicles. This was announced by Dmytro Shymkov, one of the startup's co-owners.
Last year, US company Northrop Grumman unveiled the MQ-4C Triton drone for the Royal Australian Air Force. The drone is already preparing for its debut flight.
The MQ-9B SkyGuardian drones, which recently passed the cold test, may get missiles for the first time. So far, the drones have been used for reconnaissance and surveillance.
The Ukrainian organisation Aerorozvidka has lost its Palayuchiy Shvaynokaras combat aircraft. On its last combat flight, it went to attack a Russian tank but did not return.
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc. (GA-ASI) tested the MQ-9B SkyGuardian drone. The tests were carried out in freezing temperatures.
The US Army has selected five companies to compete for the right to build an unmanned aerial vehicle. The first phase will last for three years.
The United States Air Force wants drones that can recognise people by their faces. The service is investing hundreds of thousands of dollars to achieve the goal.
Boeing believes its MQ-28 Ghost Bat drones could be suitable for the United States Air Force. Boeing believes its MQ-28 Ghost Bat drones could be suitable for the United States Air Force.
