AeroVironment (AV) has introduced its Autonomy Retrofit Kit (ARK) and AVACORE software demonstrating the company’s commitment to advancing autonomy and machine learning capabilities to increase effectiveness of autonomous systems and reduce operator burdens. Continue reading
Category Archives: Military UAS
GA-ASI Mojave Excels in Yuma Desert Live-Fire Demonstration
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) confirms that its Mojave Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) destroyed static targets in live-fire tests on April 13, 2024, validating the system’s battlefield relevance and recording another milestone for the demonstrator aircraft. Continue reading
WZ-8 Supersonic UAV Spotted on the Soviet Tu-16 Bomber’s belly
Recently, social media users have shared photos of a Chinese N-6H bomber in flight. This bomber, an adapted Soviet Tu-16 that is produced in China, had a WZ-8 jet drone attached to its undercarriage. The exact context of these photos remains unclear, such as whether the WZ-8 drone is operational, or if this was simply a test flight for the bomber or drone. Continue reading
Russian Lancet Drone Caught by EW System Goes for Research
Ukrainian soldiers are boasting on social media about their latest achievement – the capture of a Russian unmanned aerial vehicle or an anti-tank kamikaze missile, administered by a particular type of electronic warfare system. Continue reading
Ukrainian Drones Damage One of Russia’s Three Giant Be-200 Flying Boats
Swarms of Ukrainian long-range attack drones targeted three Russian air bases.The drone strikes on Yeysk, Kursk and Engels-2 air bases—respectively 100, 200 and 400 miles from the front line in Ukraine—inflicted some damage, but it’s hard to say how much damage. Continue reading
China Unveils its New CH-3D UCAV
The CH-3D Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle (UCAV) has made its first public appearance, signaling a significant advancement in drone technology and positioning itself as a strong contender in the global defense market. Continue reading
Insitu Celebrates its 30 Years
Insitu, A Boeing Company, announces its 30th anniversary this week at The Navy League’s Sea-Air-Space Conference & Exhibition in National Harbor, Maryland. Continue reading
Ukraine says Russian Drones Dropped Grenades Packed with Chemical Agents
Ukraine’s military is tracking how often Russian drones drop grenades containing dangerous chemical agents. It’s happening a lot and more frequently, the military says. Continue reading