Israel has a new drone unit Today Israel rolled out a new drone unit in the IDF. Why do this?
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The latest “ninja” munition strike in Syria
A new R9X reported strike in Syria adds to our knowledge of this weapon system.
Iraq has a new drone
A militia unit was seen with a drone in Iraq
Bangladesh might be expanding its drone arm
"A recent statement from Bangladesh ministry of defence the purchase of following items have been confirmed. 1. MBT-2000 Main battle tank(Undisclosed number) 2. Combat drones/UAV (wing long 2) 3. Air surveillance Radar." https://twitter.com/BangladeshiReg1/status/1274017671978221568
Is Turkey really selling a “swarming” quadcopter kamikaze drone?
A new report says https://twitter.com/thewarzonewire/status/1273776739718553600 The Drive notes: "Turkish military reportedly plans to buy more than 500 quad-copter-type Kargu series loitering munitions, or suicide drones, in the near term. " Anadolu reported this in mid-June: "Turkish defense contractor STM, which produces upgraded unmanned aerial vehicles, also known as "kamikaze drones," opened the doors of its manufacturing facility …
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This Chinese drone can drive too
This "first-of-its-kind drone is equipped with a four-wheel drive system to move over rough and mountainous terrain besides a quadcopter system for vertical take-off and flight, China Daily reported Monday, citing the team that developed the drone." The report says: Although the drone has not yet found applications in the military, it could be useful for Chinese People’s …
National Review: MCTR revisions
How to fix this problem of US drone exports, wonders National Review? "First, reform MTCR — by executive order if necessary. If Congress and the State Department, which oversees the agreement, aren’t willing to take the blinders off on MTCR, then the president can and must. Let aircraft be aircraft, and missiles be missiles: The …
Reaper
This post in progress will cover Reaper drones
Medium Altitude Long Endurance
This will cover MALE UAVs
Drone Wars: The book 