UAE UAV programs

[tyrin]

I will start a little thread discussing UAE UAV capabilities and developments. Will update this when I get more because there is a lot more to talk about.

Reach-S UCAV



Shadow 25, 50TJ, and Shadow-P loitering munitions

 

[VTOLicious]

Does UAE actually have any domestically developed UAS in operation, or in flight test operation at least? I haven't seen anything else but nice looking mock-ups and fancy CGI so far.

 

[tyrin]

Does UAE actually have any domestically developed UAS in operation, or in flight test operation at least? I haven't seen anything else but nice looking mock-ups and fancy CGI so far.

There are some videos of the Garmousha flying, and company officials have talked about flying -and operational tests for other UAVs such as the Shadow one I posted about above.

Dubai Airshow 2021: EDGE CEO vows no let-up in growth plans | Shephard

Shephard explored the prospects for the UAE defence industry with Faisal Al Bannai, CEO of EDGE.

www.shephardmedia.com

“Progress also appears good on the Shadow seriesof high-speed loitering munitions, with flight tests and operational tests finished and initial deliveries earmarked for 2022. Hunter tube-launched droneswill be ready for delivery in Q3-Q4 2022, Al Bannai added.”

 

[alberchico]

Does UAE actually have any domestically developed UAS in operation, or in flight test operation at least? I haven't seen anything else but nice looking mock-ups and fancy CGI so far.

Algiers Calling: Assessing Algeria’s Drone Fleet

www.oryxspioenkop.com

Algeria Shows UAE-developed UAVs – UAS VISION

www.uasvision.com

Belarus wants to stabilize relations with Moscow and seeks new partners | Belarus Security Blog

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Belar Ys-Ex unmanned aerial vehicle debuts at MILEX 2017

Adcom Systems with Belarus's firm Indela is showcasing for the first time at the MILEX 2017exibition its newly developed Belar Ys-Ex unmanned aerial vehicle. The Belar Ys-Ex is a new version of Yabhon Flash-20 unmanned aerial vehicle. The UAVs have 1.5 tonnes maximum take-off weight. It can fly...

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They developed a fairly capable armed UAV called the Yabhon United 40. It was exported to Algeria and also built under license in Belarus under the name Belar YS. Odd that the UAE never operated it in large numbers. At least they tried a unique aerodynamic configuration instead of simply copying the Predator.

 

[tyrin]

Following first demonstration, Edge unveils swarming drones based on AI technology

Hunter 2-S is part of the family of the Hunter 2 series of unmanned aerial vehicles. These drones are expected to share information with each other for tracking and maintaining positions and engaging with the right target.

www.defensenews.com

“We had the first demonstration internally this week,” he said. “One drone was launched from the tube, spread its wings, the engine worked and started flying. The first trial was successful but we will develop the flying performance.”

@VTOLicious

 

[raptor82]

EDGEGroup @IDEX2023:

Debut of Jeniah and Air Truck autonomous systems by #Emirati Edge group #UAE #idex #defense #idex2023 pic.twitter.com/HGNqPfsbk5

— Agnes Helou (@agneshelou27) February 20, 2023

View: https://twitter.com/agneshelou27/status/1627560093649670145

 

[tyrin]

Update on Jeniah and Reach-S

Reach-S will be 1.1 million and produced next year and went from dummy to first flight in less than two years.

Jeniah will have a2a and a2g capabilities and will have multiple versions with different capabilities especially in terms of payload and fuel capacity. First flight is planned in three or so years.

They also plan to get into larger UCAVs in the future most likely in the MQ-9 or MQ-1C weight class. The video I attached has a lot of interesting info.

View: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=KVz2FgBtXHg&embeds_euri=https%3A%2F%2Fdefencehub.live%2F&source_ve_path=MjM4NTE&feature=emb_title

 

[tyrin]

Does UAE actually have any domestically developed UAS in operation, or in flight test operation at least? I haven't seen anything else but nice looking mock-ups and fancy CGI so far.

Check the video I attached, you can actually see the Reach-S first flight in it at around 1:40.

 

[tyrin]

https://www.overtdefense.com/2023/0...with-shadow-and-hunter-loitering-munitions/On

Tuesday, 21 February, ADASI, a subsidiary of UAE defense company EDGE Group, announced that it had signed a contract worth AED 1.33 billion (approximately US$370 million) to supply SHADOW 25 and SHADOW 50 loitering munitions to the UAE Armed Forces. On the same day, another EDGE Group entity, HALCON, signed another agreement worth AED 1.1 billion (approximately US$ 300 million) to deliver HUNTER 2-S, HUNTER 5 and HUNTER 10 loitering munitions to the UAE Armed Forces. The agreements were signed at the International Defense Expo and Conference (IDEX 2023), which was held at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Center (ADNEC).

These are the new drones unveiled at IDEX 2023 and with the acquisition of Milrem in the UGV category.

 

[tyrin]

Get a closer look at GARMOOSHA, QX-1 and QX-2 taking flight with advanced reconnaissance and targeting capabilities as we continue to deliver solutions that help our customers complete their missions.#BeyondPossibilities pic.twitter.com/6ZC1qAkPXm

— EDGE (@_edgegroup) April 4, 2023

View: https://twitter.com/_edgegroup/status/1643297386930790423?s=46&t=5r9RJyVDLFgx5QtHzpKD8w

 

[tyrin]