The Indian state-owned Aeronautical Development Establishment (ADE) expects its indigenously built Nishant unmanned air vehicle (UAV) to be introduced into Indian army service in late 1996. The Nishant, previously known as the Falcon, had its first flight in January. Bangalore-based ADE says that the UAV is intended for battlefield surveillance and reconnaissance roles.
Source: Flight International
The UK has confirmed the early retirement of 17 Puma HC2 helicopters, 14 of its older Boeing CH-47 Chinooks and the Watchkeeper uncrewed air vehicle (UAV) in a bid to slash costs. Disclosing the move in a statement to the House of Commons on 20 November, defence secretary John Healey ...
A Baykar TB3 unmanned air vehicle has successfully taken off from and landed on Turkey’s sole aircraft carrier.
The Jetank heavy uncrewed aerial vehicle, produced by Chinese state aerospace corporation AVIC, can carry a full load of conventional armaments or be used to deploy so-called swarms of smaller drones.
