Drones that have the ability to scan zebras like barcodes are set to be used to help track animals in the wild as part of a conservation project in Kenya. Continue reading
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Businessman Pleads Guilty to Export and Tax Charges in Connection with Shipments of Sensitive Technology to Russia
Defendant Illegally Transferred Hundreds of Thousands of Dual-Use Semiconductors to Sanctioned Russian Entities with Ties to the Military and Intelligence Agencies. Continue reading
Skunk Works Reveals New Optionally Crewed Tanker Concept
– Lockheed Martin’s Skunk Works advanced projects division has put forward a new notional vision for a stealthy pilot-optional aerial refueling tanker. This comes as the U.S. Air Force is refining requirements for a future Next Generation Air-Refueling System (NGAS) ‘system of systems’ and amid serious concerns about how the service expects to pay for that and other modernization priorities. Continue reading
US Navy, General Atomics and Lockheed Martin Complete Unmanned Aviation Control Station Flight Demo
The U.S. Navy tested its Unmanned Carrier Aviation Mission Control Station’s (UMCS) ability to command an unmanned aircraft in flight for the first time Nov. 5, paving the way for future unmanned aviation operations. Continue reading
Japan’s 10kW High-Power Laser Weapon Truck Enters Service with Japanese Army
During the 70th Anniversary Review Ceremony of the South Korean Ministry of Defense and Self-Defense Forces on November 9, 2024, Japan’s Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) presented a groundbreaking piece of technology—the 10kW-class high-power laser electronic warfare (EW) combat truck. Continue reading
Polish Rifle Grenades for Ukrainian Drones
Earlier this summer, Polish PGN-60 rifle grenades began to appear in the hands of various Ukrainian units. These 68mm fin-stabilised, High-Explosive Anti-Tank (HEAT) grenades were developed in the 1950s, to provide Polish infantry with a ranged anti-tank and anti-personnel weapon. Continue reading
Russian Drones Crash in Moldova
Ten Russian drones strayed into neighbouring countries during record 145-drone attack on Ukraine on Sunday.
Russia’s S-70 Hunter Flying Wing Drone Downed in Ukraine Packed with Western Components
Ukraine’s Defense Intelligence Directorate (GUR) claims it has found dozens of Western-made components in the Russian S-70 Okhotnik-B (Hunter-B) flying wing unmanned combat air vehicle (UCAV) downed last month in a case of friendly fire. Continue reading