The US Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division successfully air-launched a Solid Fuel Integral Rocket Ramjet (SFIRR) from an unmanned vehicle for the first time, one step toward modernizing missile technology. Continue reading
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UK Certifies Protector as First of its Kind Remotely Piloted Aircraft
The UK’s Military Aviation Authority has issued a Military Type Certificate to the Royal Air Force’s Protector RG Mk1 unmanned aircraft, also designated the MQ-9B, certifying that it has passed a rigorous airworthiness assessment and verifying it’s safe to operate without geographic restrictions, including over populous areas. Continue reading
DSTA and MBDA Deepen Partnership to Advance C-UAS Capabilities
Singapore’s Defence Science and Technology Agency (DSTA) and European defence group MBDA have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that will pave the way for joint efforts to explore innovative and low-cost solutions for countering drone threats. The announcement was made on the sidelines of IMDEX Asia. Continue reading
Latvia’s Origin Robotics Unveils BLAZE, a Cost-Effective AI-Powered Drone Interceptor
Latvian Defence tech startup Origin Robotics has launched BLAZE, an autonomous counter-unmanned aerial system (C-UAS) interceptor designed to neutralize fast-moving aerial threats with precision and speed. As drones become an increasingly dominant force on the modern battlefield, BLAZE offers a cost-effective solution to counter them, filling the gap between traditional gun-based air defence and high-cost missile interceptors. Continue reading
DZYNE Delivers New Autonomous Cargo Glider ‘Grasshopper’ to US Air Force
– DZYNE Technologies, an innovator in autonomous defense solutions, announced the delivery of multiple “Grasshopper” expendable aerial cargo glider vehicles to the U.S. Air Force. This delivery is part of a broader ongoing program to enhance contested logistics capabilities. Continue reading
OA-1K Skyraider II Walk-Around with Test Pilot
A up-close look at L3Harris’ Sky Warden variant of the famed AT-802 Air Tractor that is serving as the test aircraft for Air Force Special Operation Command’s OA-1K Skyraider II program. The War Zone met up with L3Harris at this year’s Special Operations Forces Week conference in Tampa, Florida. Continue reading
Anduril Shows Mass Production of Roadrunner Loitering Interceptor
U.S. defense technology company Anduril Industries has revealed large-scale production of its new Roadrunner loitering interceptor, a reusable drone designed to counter aerial threats with rapid-launch capabilities. Continue reading
Teledyne FLIR Defense Unveils Multiple Upgrades to Black Hornet 4 Nano-Drone
– Teledyne FLIR Defense, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, has announced a number of upgrades to its Black Hornet 4 Personal Reconnaissance System to further boost operational effectiveness for warfighters. The enhanced features are being showcased at the Special Operations Forces (SOF) Week annual conference at the Tampa Convention Center, May 6 to May 8. Continue reading