The Defense Intelligence of Ukraine (HUR) said Russians were among the major backers during a recent fundraiser to purchase reconnaissance drones for the agency. Continue reading
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Hamburg Pioneers Urban Drone Traffic Management
The BLU-Space project is developing a system for the management of unmanned drone traffic in Germany. Its purpose is to integrate air traffic data with data from various sources and platforms for the first time under real conditions to develop holistic blueprints. Continue reading
Quickstep Announces Significant Follow-On Order for Carbonix Volanti Drones
Quickstep Holdings has announced a substantial follow-on order from its Australian partner and advanced drone development company, Carbonix. The urgent order encompasses 40 Volanti airframes and associated non-recurring engineering, marking this the largest order received from Carbonix for this drone type. Continue reading
Chinese Scientists Create Swarming Drones that Rapidly Multiply Mid-Air to Create a Tactical Shock
Chinese scientists say they have developed a new type of war drone unlike any ever seen on the battlefield. At first glance, it resembles a consumer-grade Chinese DJI multirotor. However, once it reaches the target airspace it can split in the blink of an eye into two, three or even six smaller drones, depending on what is needed in battle. Continue reading
‘Flying IEDs’: Combatant Commanders Tell Congress Small Drones Are a Big Problem
Russia is producing more than 100 Iranian-designed drones a week for its ongoing war in Ukraine, a top U.S. military commander told Congress, providing a fresh example of how small drones are changing modern warfare across the globe. Continue reading
GA-ASI Adds New Capabilities to its Predator Mission Trainer
In a move that will be welcomed by many of its international customers, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. has installed enhanced operating software into its Predator Mission Trainer (PMT) simulator that resides at GA-ASI’s Flight Test & Training Center (FTTC) in Grand Forks, North Dakota. Continue reading
QinetiQ Reports First Successful Flights of New Rattler Supersonic Target
QinetiQ, in partnership with the United States Department of Defense and White Sands Missile Range High Energy Laser Systems Test Facility (HELSTF), announces the successful flights of the first two Rattler Supersonic Target MkIs. Continue reading
Ukrainian Troops Successfully Use Autonomous FPV Drone
Ukrainian activist and volunteer, Serhii Sternenko, has shared video footage showcasing the use of a new FPV drone equipped with autonomous targeting capabilities. The drone reportedly demonstrated its ability to strike targets without direct operator commands, marking a new milestone in Ukrainian military tactics. Continue reading