Middle East
Turkish Military Inducts BAHA Drone, Boosting ISR Capabilities
The Turkish military has inducted the BAHA drone into its inventory, enhancing its intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities. Developed by Havelsan, this vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) platform has already seen export success in Africa, Central Asia, and the…
Red Cat Appoints Shawn Webb as FlightWave President to Drive Military Drone Innovation
Red Cat Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: RCAT) has named Shawn Webb as the new President of its subsidiary, FlightWave Aerospace Systems. This strategic move aims to strengthen the company’s military drone production capabilities. With over 25 years of aerospace experience, Webb’s…
Terra Drone and Aramco Partner for Oil Facility Inspections
Japanese drone startup Terra Drone has signed a memorandum of understanding with Saudi Arabia’s state-owned oil giant Aramco to conduct test inspections of oil and gas facilities. In an announcement Terra Drone explained, that the testing phase will begin later…
Saildrone’s Breakthrough: Navigating GPS-Denied Waters with New Tech
On March 25, 2025, Saildrone unveiled a significant advancement in maritime autonomy, demonstrating its Voyager platform’s ability to operate seamlessly in GPS-denied environments during the International Maritime Exercise (IMX) 2025 in Aqaba, Jordan. According to the company’s announcement, this development…
How Drone Warfare Transformed Syria’s Civil War and Led to Assad’s Fall
The sophisticated deployment of drone technology by Syrian rebel forces, led primarily by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), proved decisive in their lightning offensive that culminated in the capture of Damascus and the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime, ending 50 years…
Ukraine Allegedly Supplied Drones to Syrian Rebels Ahead of Assad’s Ouster
Syrian rebels reportedly received covert drone support from Ukrainian intelligence operatives just weeks before toppling the Assad regime, marking a significant escalation in the intersection of global conflicts. According to a Washington Post report citing unnamed sources familiar with Ukraine’s…
Chinese eVTOL Leader EHang Secures $22M Investment to Advance Urban Air Mobility
EHang Holdings Limited, the world’s leading Urban Air Mobility (UAM) technology platform company, has secured a strategic investment of over $22 million from two key investors. Key Investment Details Zhuhai Enpower Electric, a leading Chinese new energy vehicle power systems…
Drones Reshape Modern Warfare: US Military Scrambles to Keep Up
The rapid evolution of drone technology is transforming modern warfare, forcing militaries worldwide to adapt quickly. Drones have become a game-changer in conflicts like those in Ukraine and the Middle East, posing significant challenges for traditional military strategies. Drones: The…
NATO Grapples with Russian Drone Incursions as Pressure Mounts
NATO’s facing a growing dilemma as Russian drones and missiles increasingly violate member states’ airspace. This info comes from a recent report by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, highlighting the alliance’s struggle to respond effectively without escalating the conflict. Airspace Violations…
Drone Tech Revolution: The End of Manned Warfare?
Raj M. Shah and Christopher M. Kirchhoff highlight a pivotal moment in military history, comparing the impact of AI-powered drones to the Maxim gun’s revolution in warfare, in a recent New York Times essay. The withdrawal of U.S.-provided M1A1 Abrams…
ANRA Technologies and Flyby Guys Team Up to Revolutionize Drone Operations in Europe
ANRA Technologies, a global leader in uncrewed traffic management (UTM) and operational solutions, has formed a strategic partnership with Flyby Guys, a Finnish enterprise drone services provider. This collaboration aims to enhance ANRA’s capabilities in providing cutting-edge airspace management and…
China Showcases Military Drones at Major European Defense Expo
According to a recent report from the South China Morning Post, China’s largest arms contractor, North Industries Group Corporation (Norinco), displayed an array of military drones at Eurosatory, one of Europe’s biggest defense exhibitions. This move highlights China’s growing competitive…