Elbit Systems has been awarded a framework contract with a maximum value of $410 million to supply up to seven “Watchkeeper X” tactical unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) for the Romanian Ministry of National Defense. The contract is valid for five years.
Category: UAV
GA-ASI successfully tests multi-use NATO pod on MQ-9
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) successfully flew its new NATO Pod for the first time on Nov. 23, 2022. The test flight took place at the Yuma Proving Grounds using a GA-ASI-owned MQ-9A aircraft.
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TRG-230-İHA successfully launched from Baykar’s Akıncı
Turkey has developed a supersonic missile called the TRG-230-İHA, which was produced by the defense company Roketsan. It was launched from Baykar’s Akıncı unmanned air vehicle and successfully struck its target with full accuracy at a range of over 100 kilometers
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Kızılelma’s first flight: A step forward for Turkish aviation
The Baykar Bayraktar Kızılelma, also known as the “Red Apple,” is an unmanned fighter aircraft currently under development by Turkish defense company Baykar. The jet took off for the first time on Dec. 14.
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APKWS destroys fast-moving drones
APKWS guidance kits have been successfully used by BAE Systems to guide 70mm rockets against Class-2 unmanned aerial systems (UAS) that weigh approximately 25-50 pounds and are capable of traveling at speeds exceeding 100 miles per hour.