Israel unveils “Super Heron” MALE drone
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DefenceTalkIsrael Aerospace Industries (IAI) on Tuesday unveiled the newest “Super Heron” drone at the Singapore Air Show, an aircraft that “redefines” Medium-Altitude Long-Endurance (MALE) unmanned aerial systems, said in a statement of IAI. The newest drone features a heavy fuel engine and a propulsion system that enable it to operate at an altitude of 30,000 […]https://www.defencetalk.com/israel-unveils-super-heron-male-drone-58802/
Russia Delays Tests of UAE-Made Drone
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DefenceTalkThe Russian military has postponed tests of a high-endurance drone until an unspecified future date, a spokesperson for the United Arab Emirates company that makes the vehicle said Monday. “All existing agreements will remain in force, but the Russian side has requested a delay in testing from February until a later date,” Tatyana Kirova of […]https://www.defencetalk.com/russia-delays-tests-of-uae-made-drone-50690/
US prepares for cyber warfare with mass production of 3D-printed drones
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DefenceTalkCyber warfare tools, guided munitions, and mass production of 3D-printed, automated drones are future military technologies that the US will be focusing on in the near future, according to a report from national security think-tank, according to the Center for a New American Security, the CBS reports. The US is preparing for war in the […]https://www.defencetalk.com/us-prepares-for-cyber-warfare-with-mass-production-of-3d-printed-drones-50249/
UK, France tighten defence ties with drone and missile projects
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DefenceTalkBritain and France brought their defence cooperation closer on Friday, announcing joint projects to build combat drones and unmanned anti-mine vehicles. British Prime Minister David Cameron and French President Francois Hollande struck a series of deals in a one-day summit at the Brize Norton airbase in Oxfordshire, southern England. They also announced joint training exercises […]https://www.defencetalk.com/uk-france-tighten-defence-ties-with-drone-and-missile-projects-50236/
Someday A Drone Might Save Your Life
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DefenceTalkIn the not too distant future, you may hear the hum of a drone’s rotors as it descends upon you and be filled with a sense of relief, not panic. After all, it’s coming to save you, not harm you. Research at the University of Cincinnati could soon enable unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) – similar […]https://www.defencetalk.com/someday-a-drone-might-save-your-life-50134/
US names drone testing sites
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DefenceTalkUS aviation regulators on Monday released the names of sites picked to test civilian drones whose slated 2015 debut over American skies has sparked privacy concerns. Testing of the unmanned aircraft is due to start within three months and could continue until February 2017, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said in a statement. The FAA […]https://www.defencetalk.com/us-names-drone-testing-sites-50006/
Russia to Test UAE-Made Drone Next Year
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DefenceTalkRussia’s armed forces will conduct test flights of a drone aircraft from the United Arab Emirates early next year, the manufacturer said. The unmanned United 40 Block 5 long-range reconnaissance vehicle will be tested to assess whether it meets the military’s operational needs. The medium-altitude drone can stay airborne for more than 100 hours and […]https://www.defencetalk.com/russia-to-test-uae-made-drone-next-year-49815/
Thousands rally in Pakistan against US drone attacks
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DefenceTalkThousands of people rallied in Pakistan’s eastern city of Lahore Sunday in protest at continued US drone strikes in the country’s troubled northwest. Around 5,000 protesters chanted anti-US slogans and called for an immediate end to the drone strikes at the rally organized by the Defence of Pakistan Council (DPC), a coalition of around 40 […]https://www.defencetalk.com/thousands-rally-in-pakistan-against-us-drone-attacks-49784/
Iran unveils attack drone ‘with 2,000 km range’
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DefenceTalkIran on Monday unveiled a missile-equipped drone with a range of 2,000 kilometres (1,200 miles), the official IRNA news agency reported. “The Fotros drone has an operational range of 2,000 kilometres and can fly at an altitude of 25,000 feet, with a flight time of 16 to 30 hours,” Defence Minister Mohammad Dehgan was quoted […]https://www.defencetalk.com/iran-unveils-attack-drone-with-2000-km-range-49684/
Pakistan will not let death of TTP leader derail talks: minister
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DefenceTalkPakistan will not allow the death of Taliban leader Hakimullah Mehsud in a US drone strike to derail proposed peace talks, the information minister said Saturday. Pervez Rasheed told reporters the government wanted to press ahead with its plan to negotiate with Mehsud’s Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). “We can say that this time drone struck the […]https://www.defencetalk.com/pakistan-will-not-let-death-of-ttp-leader-derail-talks-minister-49546/