[[{“value”:”The US Department of Defense is considering the Switchblade 600 kamikaze drone for the Replicator unmanned systems initiative.
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US Considering Switchblade Drone Swarms for Counter-China Initiative
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Turkey-Egypt Defense Deal on Drones
Turkey plans to sell drones to Egypt, a move announced by Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan. This deal marks a significant step in the normalization of ties between the two nations, seen as key for Mediterranean security. At Egypt’s EDEX 2023, Egypt showcased interest in Turkish drones Bayraktar TB2 and AKINCI, particularly the latter with […]
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Turkey greenlights drone sale to Egypt as diplomatic relations improve
Turkey has agreed to supply Egypt with its renowned drones as both Islamic nations seek to strengthen their diplomatic ties, which have been upgraded from normalisation to strategic. The deal marks a pivotal moment in the normalization of diplomatic relations between the two countries, which had been strained for a decade. According to Turkey’s Minister
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Indian Army Inaugurates Centre of Excellence In AI & Robotics At Army Institute of Technology Pune
On Saturday, Lt Gen Manjit Kumar, Chief of Staff of the Southern Command, inaugurated the Centre of Excellence in Artificial Intelligence & Robotics (CEAR) at the Army Institute of Technology (AIT) in Pune. This state-of-the-art facility is equipped with advanced tools for 3D printing, CAD modeling, sensors, and real-time embedded hardware designing. The CEAR aims to foster an environment for
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Routinely Consulting With US Congress Members On Drone Sales To India: Biden Administration
WASHINGTON: The US did not comment on a media report that it has put a hold on the proposed sale of 31 armed drones to India under a USD 3 billion deal but said it routinely consults with members of Congress to address any "questions" over the arms transfer process before a formal notification, which is still pending.State Department Spokesperson Matthew Miller also said the proposed mega drone
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US-India Drone Deal Holds ‘Significant Potential’ For Strategic Technology Cooperation, Says US State Department
Washington: The US State Department expressed optimism about the proposed drone deal with India, emphasising its "significant potential" to advance strategic technology cooperation.The deal was announced during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit last year, marking substantial growth in the US-India defence partnership over the past decade.Matthew Miller, a spokesperson for the US State
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White House official calls for investment in satellite servicing market
A National Space Council official said agencies like the Space Force must start funding capabilities like on-orbit refueling and satellite servicing.
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South Korea accelerates maritime VTOL UAV development
[[{“value”:”South Korea’s Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) announced on 29 January that it will commence development of a vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) rotary wing unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) that will be embarked on the Republic of Korea Navy (RoKN) surface warfare ships and Marine Corps (RoKMC) naval bases for reconnaissance missions. DAPA added that
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After deadly drone attack in Jordan, US Central Command reassessing air defense needs
“What was different about this attack is where it landed: It did impact… where living quarters are,” said Pentagon spokeswoman Sabrina Singh, a day after three soldiers were killed in an attack.
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US to Include Japan in Future Drone Wingman Project
[[{“value”:”The US will collaborate with Japan on a next-generation drone project, US Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall reportedly said.
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