Tag: international defence analysis

Northrop Grumman’s Manta Ray Undersea Drone Aces Water Tests

Northrop Grumman has successfully put its Manta Ray extra-large uncrewed undersea vehicle (XLUUV) prototype through comprehensive in-water testing off the Southern California coast. The at-sea trials in February and March 2024 validated the innovative drone’s hydrodynamic performance and mobility capabilities. During the exercises, the 51-foot long Manta Ray conducted fully submerged operations using all its […]

Baykar’s New Drone Sets Altitude Record with Indigenous Engine

Baykar’s cutting-edge Bayraktar TB3 unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) has achieved a major milestone, shattering the altitude record by climbing to 33,000 feet during recent flight tests. Remarkably, this record was set while powered by an indigenously developed Turkish engine. The TB3 completed its 34th and 35th test flights at the AKINCI Flight Training and […]

Israel Retires Patriot Missiles Shifts To Domestic Air Defense

After four decades of service defending Israeli airspace, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) is retiring its American-made Patriot air defense missile batteries. The venerable Patriot systems are being replaced by Israel’s increasingly capable array of domestically-developed air defense technologies. The IDF announced the Patriot’s retirement on Tuesday, highlighting the growing roles of the Iron Dome, […]