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Aurelius Systems announced a partnership with American Rheinmetall to accelerate the deployment of modern counter-drone capabilities for robotic combat vehicles used to automate supply distribution and ensure critical supplies reach the tactical edge. Continue reading
Quantum Cyber N.V., a Nasdaq-listed autonomous defence technology company assembling an AI-powered System-of-Systems platform for drone warfare, counter-UAS, and border security applications, has introduced the PHANTOM-950 – a long-range autonomous unmanned aerial system platform the Company is developing as a modular design intended to support government and defence customers across logistics, surveillance, communications relay, electronic warfare, humanitarian support, and other mission-specific applications.
EHang Holdings Limited (Nasdaq: EH) is described as an advanced air mobility (AAM) and urban air mobility (UAM) technology platform company. According to its public statements, EHang focuses on making safe, autonomous and eco-friendly air mobility accessible to a broad range of users by developing and manufacturing pilotless electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft and unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) systems. Continue reading
As drones continue to reshape the battlefield, Russia is introducing a new countermeasure: an anti-drone round that splits into three projectiles after firing to widen its engagement area. Continue reading
When World War II entered the jet age, Britain answered Hitler’s V-1 flying bomb campaign with a revolutionary aircraft unlike anything that had ever entered combat: the Gloster Meteor. Continue reading
The Pentagon is seeking a new hunter-killer drone similar to the MQ-9A Reaper that can be produced in high numbers at low costs within five years, according to a Defense Innovation Unit notice that comes after the US Reaper fleet suffered dozens of combat losses in the month-and-a-half war against Iran. Continue reading
Northrop Grumman announced a strategic collaboration with Camgian to explore harnessing its advanced Reactor AI platform to enhance command and fire control capabilities for U.S. and allied forces, enabling warfighters to operate more effectively on the battlefield. Continue reading
SkyDefense, Inc., headquartered in Brighton, CO, unveiled its advanced AI-powered VTOL counter-swarm interceptor jet ‘CobraJet.’ This tactical, multirole battery or turbojet-powered autonomous aircraft is engineered to detect, identify, track, and neutralize enemy drones at high speed. Continue reading