Turkey Sends Armed Drone to N.Cyprus amid Gas Dispute
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A Turkish military drone was delivered to northern Cyprus on Monday amid growing tensions over Turkey’s deal with Libya that extended its claims to the gas-rich eastern Mediterranean. The Bayraktar TB2 drone landed in Gecitkale Airport in Famagusta around 0700 GMT, an AFP correspondent said, after the breakaway northern Cyprus government approved the use of […]
US Interior Department grounds Chinese-made drones
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The US Department of the Interior has grounded its fleet of Chinese-made drones as it conducts a review of the program. Nick Goodwin, an Interior Department spokesman, did not provide a reason for the decision but it comes amid US security concerns over Chinese electronics. Goodwin said the review had been ordered by Interior Department […]
Lebanon’s Hezbollah says downs Israeli drone
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Beirut: The Iran-backed Hezbollah movement said Monday it had downed and seized an Israeli drone as it flew across the Lebanese border, a week after a flash confrontation between the arch-foes. Israel’s army said a drone it was operating “fell” in Lebanon on Sunday. In what appeared to be a response, an air strike at […]
Saudi-led coalition intercepts new Yemeni rebel drone
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DefenceTalkA Saudi-led coalition fighting in Yemen intercepted a Huthi rebel drone targeting the kingdom, a spokesman said Wednesday, calling it another violation of an already fragile ceasefire in a key Red Sea province. The unmanned drone was shot down in Yemeni airspace after the Iran-aligned rebels launched it from Hodeida province, coalition spokesman Turki al-Maliki […]https://www.defencetalk.com/saudi-led-coalition-intercepts-new-yemeni-rebel-drone-72330/
Belgium to Buy MQ-9B SkyGuardian Remotely Piloted Aircraft
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DefenceTalkThe State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to Belgium of MQ-9B SkyGuardian Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) and related equipment for an estimated cost of $600 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale on March 25, 2019. The Government of Belgium […]https://www.defencetalk.com/belgium-to-buy-mq-9b-skyguardian-remotely-piloted-aircraft-72234/
Australia Commits to Next Triton Remotely Piloted Aircraft
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DefenceTalkThe Minister for Defence, the Hon Christopher Pyne MP, and the Minister for Defence Industry, Senator the Hon Linda Reynolds CSC, today announced that the Government will purchase the next MQ-4C Triton Remotely Piloted Aircraft. This aircraft is the second of a planned fleet of at least six Triton aircraft that Australia is acquiring through […]https://www.defencetalk.com/australia-commits-to-next-triton-remotely-piloted-aircraft-72231/
India-U.S. looking to develop unmanned aerial vehicles: Pentagon
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DefenceTalkIndia and the U.S. have identified small air launch unmanned aerial vehicles(UAV) and a lightweight small arms technology project along with aircraft maintenance for defence collaboration, a top Pentagon official has said. The U.S. statement came as defence officials from the two countries held their latest round of Defence Technology and Trade Initiative (DTTI) talks […]https://www.defencetalk.com/india-u-s-looking-to-develop-unmanned-aerial-vehicles-pentagon-72210/
Boeing Introduces New Unmanned System For Global Defense Customers
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DefenceTalkMELBOURNE, Australia: Boeing has introduced its newest unmanned platform, the Boeing Airpower Teaming System. Designed for global defense customers by Boeing Australia, it is the company’s largest investment in a new unmanned aircraft program outside the United States. The aircraft will complement and extend airborne missions through smart teaming with existing military aircraft. A model […]https://www.defencetalk.com/boeing-introduces-new-unmanned-system-for-global-defense-customers-72142/
Taiwan unveils new drone as China tensions mount
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DefenceTalkTaiwan’s navy showed off its latest long-range surveillance drone on Thursday (Jan 24) as the island’s outgunned armed forces push to counter China’s increasingly muscular rhetoric and military exercises. China still sees Taiwan as part of its territory to be reunified, despite the two sides being ruled separately since they split in 1949 after a […]https://www.defencetalk.com/taiwan-unveils-new-drone-as-china-tensions-mount-72080/
Canada unveils tougher regulations for drone operators
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DefenceTalkCanadian Transport Minister Marc Garneau on Wednesday unveiled tougher new regulations for drone operators, including a minimum age, required certification and a prohibition on flying under the influence. His announcement comes after reports of drones near Britain’s Gatwick airport caused major travel disruptions over the Christmas holidays, and again on Tuesday at Heathrow. Garneau said […]https://www.defencetalk.com/canada-unveils-tougher-regulations-for-drone-operators-72019/