Two MQ-1 drones belonging to the U.S. Army collided on the runway while undergoing individual flight tests at El Mirage Flight Test Facility on Jul. 25.
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Category: UAV
Russia may deploy unmanned bomber after 2040
Commander of Russian Air Force’s Long Range Aviation said an unmanned strategic bomber could be fielded after 2040.
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Belorussian special forces to get ultralights, UAVs
As part of an effort to modernize the Belarus armed forces, its special forces will be equipped with T-2M-3 ultralight aircraft and Moskit and Lastochka UAVs.
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South Korean UAV development restricted by MTCR
South Korea’s bid to develop a mid-to-high-altitude drone has hit a road block after the U.S. insists that fuel be included in the payload calculations.
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Laser powers Lockheed Martin’s Stalker UAS for 48 hours
Lockheed Martin’s Stalker Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) was able to remain airborne for 48 hours, an improvement of 2,400 percent, thanks to an innovative laser power system from LaserMotive.
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