U.S. Navy engineers are testing a smart winch that will allow tethered unmanned aerial vehicles to launch and land on an autonomous, uncrewed boat. Continue reading
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Orbital UAV and Animal Dynamics to Explore Advanced Propulsion System
Orbital Corporation Ltd., a manufacturer of integrated propulsion systems, and Animal Dynamics, an uncrewed aerial logistics company have signed a Memorandum of Understanding, the first formal step in building a partnership that will foster collaboration and drive innovation.
Iran to Sell 6,000 Attack Drones to Russia
As part of military-technical cooperation between Russia and Iran, Tehran is ready to sell Russia 6,000 strike unmanned aerial vehicles. Continue reading
Norway Acquits Putin Ally’s Son After Drone Flight
The son of a Russian businessman close to President Vladimir Putin has been acquitted in Norway of violating a law that bars Russians from flying drones. Continue reading
H3 Dynamics and Carbonix to Build Australia’s First Hydrogen VTOL UAV
H3 Dynamics and Australian UAV producer Carbonix are coming together to begin development and production the first Australian hydrogen-electric VTOL unmanned aircraft system . Continue reading
UAV Launched from Airbus A400M in Flight
Germany’s Bundeswehr, Airbus, the German Aerospace Center DLR, and German companies SFL and Geradts have jointly carried out the world’s first successful launch and operation of a Remote Carrier flight test demonstrator from a flying A400M. Continue reading
Russia Hides Bombers in the Arctic Away from Ukraine’s Drones
With Ukrainian forces having demonstrated the capability to carry out strikes deep inside Russian territory by hitting strategic airbases, Moscow has reportedly moved its long-range bomber fleet away to the Arctic region. Continue reading
Rheinmetall Gets €12M Skynex Air Defence System Contract
Rheinmetall is supplying an international customer with two Skynex air defence systems. The systems will enhance the customer’s ability to defend itself against aerial threats. Worth around €182 million, the system is to be delivered in the beginning of 2024. Continue reading