Archytas Drone: Test flight and program completion schedule

The Greek Minister of Finance issued a statement informing about the developments of the ARCHYTAS program that intends to produce an autonomous aerial vehicle (drone) and revealed that a second upgraded system is being prepared. The following follows statement of the Greek Minister of Finance Mr. Christos Staikouras, regarding the progress of the work of…

June 29, 20220Comments

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Greek Defense Minister on F-35, Turkish UAVs, and Hellenic Navy Armament programs

The Greek Defense Minister, Nikos Panagiotopoulos, gave an interview to the radio station SKAI 100.3, in which, he spoke about the country's intention to buy F-35s, the defense budget, the possibility of acquiring UAVs and the Hellenic Navy Armament programs. Photo by geetha.mil.gr When journalist Vassilis Chiotis asked if Greece really needed the F-35 aircraft or…

May 20, 20220Comments

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The US sends 155 mm howitzers and “Phoenix Ghost” drones to Ukraine

In a statement issued Thursday, US President Joe Biden pledged additional military aid to Ukraine. A round flies downrange from a US Marine Corps (USMC) M198 155 mm Medium-Range Towed Howitzer from Sierra Battery, 5th Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment, on the East Fuji Maneuver Area (FMA), Japan (JPN). A total of 72 155-mm howitzers, as well…

April 23, 20220Comments

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Ukrainian Drone shot down by pro-Russian Luhansk Militia

An Ukrainian drone deployed by Ukrainian forces to help Ukrainian artillery target adversary positions was shot down by the Pro-Russian Luhansk Militia (LPRMilitia). DJI Mavic Air 2 Photo by Mike's Alaska Travels "The enemy (Ukraine) used an unmanned quadcopter drone to help its artillery units firing against the Donetsk region. The drone was shot down…

February 17, 20220Comments

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The Chinese WZ-7 “Soar Dragon” entered its training phase [VIDEO]

Chinese Air Force (People’s Liberation Army Air Force) revealed the Chinese WZ-7, its high-altitude reconnaissance drone that according to the news circulated by Chinese media, has just entered its training phase. The new drone is often called in China as Soar Dragon designed by the Chengdu Aircraft Industry Group and constructed by the Guizhou Aircraft Industry Corporation with…

November 12, 20210Comments

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Failed assassination attempt on the Iraqi Prime Minister by drone

United Nations and multiple nations condemned an explosive drone attack on Iraq's prime minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi which luckily didn't hurt him. An explosive drone fell on the prime minister's home in the Baghdad Green Zone, which houses government buildings and foreign embassies. The United States immediately released a statement for the assassination attempt stating that:…

November 7, 20210Comments

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GREECE: HAI and Universities signed for the first National Multipurpose UAV

According to an announcement by the Greek Ministry of Finance: The Memorandum of Cooperation between the Hellenic Aerospace Industry (HAI), the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, the Democritus University of Thrace and the University of Thessaly for research and development and, subsequently, the industrial production of the first Autonomous Multipurpose Aerial Vehicle was signed today at…

August 28, 20210Comments

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URGENT: UAV attack against military facilities in Iraq

A UAV targeted on Monday military facilities located at the International Airport of the Iraqi capital Baghdad, Iraqi media reported. The drone launched rockets that landed near the fence of the Iraqi Air Force facility. According to the so far available information, there are no casualties. Recently, the New York Times acquainted that Iran-affiliated forces conducted multiple…

June 14, 20210Comments

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BREAKING: Kurds Released Footage Of Drone Strike Against Turkish Base

The Kurds of PKK used again drones to drop grenade ammunition against a Turkish Army position in northern Iraq where Turkey has camped to get in strike distance against PKK hideouts in Avasin regions. The Kurdish Drone seems to escape without a scratch but the drone strike seems also didn't make any noticeable damage on…

May 9, 20210Comments

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