unmanned aerial vehicles

Reports indicate a Turkish-made AKINCI armed drone shot down an enemy unmanned aerial vehicle over Sudan, in what would be a rare drone-versus-drone dogfight. The clash, attributed to ongoing fighting involving forces operating AKINCI aircraft in Sudan, is drawing attention to how Turkish combat drones are being used in the country's conflict and to a new form of aerial combat between UAVs.

Japan's Defense Ministry is planning a new system to support startups developing unmanned aerial vehicles and other defense-related products. The move is aimed at helping smaller tech firms enter the defense supply chain as Japan works to strengthen its domestic defense industry and drone capabilities.

Japan's Defense Ministry has announced it will support startups working on unmanned aerial vehicle development, according to the Japan Times. The move aligns with Tokyo's broader push to strengthen its defense industrial base and tap private-sector innovation for military technology. Details on funding amounts and selected companies have not yet been reported.

Japan's Defense Ministry announced it will support startups involved in the development of unmanned aerial vehicles, better known as drones. The initiative aims to bring private-sector innovation into the country's defense technology base, as Tokyo moves to strengthen its domestic defense industry and catch up in areas where established contractors have lagged behind global peers.