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Air Warfare
D&S 2022: Thailand debuts MERT-R medevac UAV
1st September 2022
Thailand has developed a small family of UAVs able to carry medical personnel, medical supplies or to evacuate patients.
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Air Warfare
Malaysia lines up Anka and ATR-72 for ISR requirements
12th October 2022
After long consideration, Malaysia is getting ready to sign contracts for ISR aircraft and UAVs. New Condor-replacement armoured vehicles are also planned.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
RAF accepts first MQ-9B Protector from GA-ASI
6th October 2022
The RAF has accepted a first MQ-9B SkyGuardian (Protector) from GA-ASI.
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Defence Notes
G3 Systems reveals progress on NavyPODS
20th September 2022
A new shipping container-based solution has been provided to transport and control heavy-lift UAVs for the UK RN as part of the NavyPODS programme.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Expert claims ‘decentralised’ approach holds back USAF next-generation UAV ambitions
6th September 2022
Despite a number of Skyborg test successes, a defence expert has questioned how the development of next generation drones will advance without activities being concentrated and clear requirements set out.
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Air Warfare
Korean Air to develop a loyal wingman for ROKAF
24th August 2022
South Korea is joining the loyal wingman bandwagon, with a domestic company contracted to produce a detailed design for a new UAV.
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Digital Battlespace
AeroVironment releases Puma VNS for GPS-contested drone navigation
16th September 2022
Puma 2 AE and Puma AE 3 operators will be able to fly their drones even if no GPS is available.
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Digital Battlespace
Asio Technologies unveils ‘jam-proof’ navigation solution for UAVs
12th September 2022
NavGuard NOCTA Mini is designed to enable seamless and accurate autonomous navigation for tactical UAS platforms.
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Air Warfare
China flies new naval UAV variant for the first time
18th August 2022
China is working on new UAVs for naval use, plus a heavy fuel version of the CH-4 has taken to the air for the first time.
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Naval Warfare
Black Sea drone attack reaffirms threat to naval vessels
2nd November 2022
A naval expert tells Shephard the Ukrainian attack on the Russian Black Sea Fleet assets, as reported, fits into a long tradition of weaker navies seeking to find ways to counter more powerful opponents.
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Land Warfare
Wirus offers versatility for Polish SOF
21st September 2022
Wirus-4 will be able to connect with various sensors, enabling SOF to transmit targeting data to effectors such as loitering munitions.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Iran and Russia weigh risks and rewards from potential UAV deal
31st August 2022
A potential move to supply Russia with Iranian UAVs makes some sense but it is not without disadvantages.
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Defence Notes
Going autonomous - maritime UAV platforms and programmes (podcast)
19th August 2022
The Shephard Media news team looks at naval UAV programmes in development and the various problems and opportunities that uncrewed aircraft present in the maritime domain.
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Air Warfare
D&S 2022: Thai-Chinese joint venture unveils DP 20-A UCAV
29th August 2022
Although wearing a new name, Beihang showed its BZK-005 UCAV at Defense & Security 2022 in Bangkok.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Baykar ramps up TB2 production capacity, pins faith in Ukraine
6th September 2022
The manufacturer of the combat-proven Bayraktar TB2 armed UAV is making new investments to increase production capacity, as it also looks to broaden its collaboration with Ukraine.
Programme Results - Defence Insight
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - small
Intra-Theatre Lift [UK]
Programme Background Relationship to the Heavy Lift Challange The Royal Navy (RN) embarked on the Heavy Lift Challenge, now called the Heavy Lift Capability (UASHLC), to explore ...
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Military UAS - mini
Mini UAV (Bulgaria)
Programme Background The Bulgarian Army wants to procure UAVs to enhance the organic tactical ISR capabilities of its ground forces. According to Bulgarian media, a ...
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Military UAS - tactical
Mi2 Challenge (USN)
Programme Background Requirements The USN wants a UAV to be flown in austere environments without dedicated launch or recovery equipment; since it would be launched ...
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Military UAS - small
Small UAV (Bulgaria)
Programme Background The Bulgarian Army wants to procure UAVs to enhance the organic tactical ISR capabilities of its ground forces. According to Bulgarian media, a ...
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Military UAS - micro, Military UAS - rotary-wing
Parrot Anafi (Singapore)
Programme Background On 7 February 2022, the Singapore Army posted photographs on Facebook that showed the Anafi UAV used as training devices in a five-day ...
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Military UAS - micro, Military UAS - rotary-wing
Render Safe Sets, Kits & Outfits (RS SKO) - UAV (US)
Programme Background Definition The RS SKO provides capabilities needed for Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) teams to render safe US and foreign ordnance and improvised explosive ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing
Fixed-Wing VTOL UAV (Malaysia)
Programme Background Tender Issued As reported by Shephard, on 18 June 2021, Malaysia issued a tender for fixed-wing hybrid VTOL UAVs. Requirement The tender stated that Malaysia required ...
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Military UAS - small
Penguin C (Latvia)
Programme Background In 2018, the Latvian MoD signed an agreement with Latvian companies UAV Factory and Atlas Aerospace to procure UAVs for the LNAF. Under ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing
Family of UAVs [Bangladesh]
Programme Background RfP The Bangladesh Army released a 106-page tender document to gather information about different platforms that would enable the force to "standardise" its UAV ...
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Military UAS - rotary-wing, Military UAS - tactical
UAV Tactical Level [Norway]
Programme Background Request for Information (RfI) In September 2022, the Norwegian Defence Material Agency (NDMA) launched a request for information in preparation for a possible ...
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Military UAS - small
Small UAV (Colombia)
Programme Background Many of the Colombian military's UAVs are operated by the Colombian Air Force, but the Colombian Army has also employed several different types ...
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Military UAS - rotary-wing, Military UAS - tactical
Corvette UAVs [Angola]
Programme Background In February 2023, at NAVDEX 2023, Shephard reported the Abu Dhabi Ship Building (ADSB), part of the EDGE Group, had signed a €1 billion ($1.06 ...
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Military UAS - rotary-wing, Military UAS - small
Small VTOL UAV (Denmark)
Programme Background 2020 Tender In January 2018, Denmark's three main political parties signed the Danish Defence Agreement, a cross-party defence white paper covering the period ...
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Military UAS - rotary-wing, Military UAS - tactical
Heavy Lift VTOL (HVTOL) (Forecast) [US Army]
Programme Background USMC In September 2021, Kaman unveiled its Kargo UAV, which had been specifically designed to meet the requirements of the Joint Tactical Autonomous ...
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Military UAS - tactical
VTOL UAV (ROKA)
Programme Background All branches of the Republic of Korea Armed Forces are placing a large emphasis on the procurement of unmanned systems to improve ISR ...
Equipment Results - Defence Insight
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - tactical
AR5
First announced in October 2012, the AR5 is a MALE UAS designed for SAR, surveillance and maritime patrol missions. The AR5 can be flown manually or commanded ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - tactical
ARX
Unveiled at Xponential 2024, the ARX is a fixed-wing drone developed by Tekever. It features common electronics and software with other Tekever drones. Unlike those ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - small
AR2 Carcará
The AR2 Carcará is a hand- or catapult-launched mini-UAV designed to support search and rescue, surveillance and patrol operations in amphibious and maritime environments. It is ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - mini
AR4
The AR4 is a hand-launched mini-UAS designed for rapid mobile deployment. Manufactured by Tekever, the UAS is suitable for both military and commercial ISTAR applications. A ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - small
AR3
The AR3, or AR3 Net Ray, is an autonomous small-UAS designed to support land-based and maritime missions, including communications support, infrastructure surveillance, ISTAR and pollution monitoring. Manufactured by Tekever, ...
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Military UAS - rotary-wing, Military UAS - small
VTOL UAV
The Defence Technology Institute launched the VTOL UAV R&D; project in cooperation with the Naval Research and Development Office, Royal Thai Navy and private sector ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - tactical
MCOM UAV
The Mundo Compuesto (MCOM) UAV is a fixed-wing UAV designed to provide surveillance during both day and night for military and security force users. It uses ...
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Universal UAV
Universal UAV is designed for multiple missions in the field of surveillance and reconnaissance, monitoring forest fires or fisheries. It consists of a carbon-fibre composite ...
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UAS: Integrated systems - uncrewed
UAV TRS
Celestia’s UAV Tactical Recovery System (TRS) assures controlled and safe landing of a UAV at a pre-designated GPS location. It can be deployed on command ...
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Air: UAV simulators
UAV Simulators
Elbit Systems has developed simulation systems to train personnel in UAV operation, from generic UAV training for initial screening procedures up to full mission, high-fidelity ...
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Air: UAV simulators
UAV Training
Resource UAS offers a range of UAV training, from foundation courses to live flying on a range of aircraft. Each can be tailored to suit ...
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Military UAS - rotary-wing, Military UAS - small
QTP-UAV
The Quad Tilt Prop UAV (QTP-UAV) is an electric platform that is designed to provide VTOL capability with high-speed horizontal flight.
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - small
E-UAV
In October 2021, the Jordan Design and Development Bureau (JODDB) unveiled the E-UAV at the Artificial Intelligence Defense Technology and Cyber Security Exhibition and Conference (AIDTSEC). The UAV is ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - MALE
Berkut UAV
In February 2022, Aerovehicles presented the Berkut MOBPY UAV at the Silvio Pettirossi Air Base of the Paraguayan Air Force. The UAV has been designed ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - tactical
Tactical UAV
Unveiled at DSA 2022, the Deftech Tactical UAV is an indigenously developed platform based on the Aldura Mk1. The platform is aimed at the Royal Malaysian ...
