Iran’s armed forces paraded multiple drones, missiles and other military hardware on September 21st, as the country marked the national Army Day that falls on the anniversary of its 1980s war with Iraq. Continue reading
Category Archives: News
UAS Denmark Test Center: Now with Arctic Test Facilities
UAS Denmark Test Center, Denmark’s national drone test center, and Mittarfeqarfiit A/S, Greenland Airports, are now establishing a collaboration that will contribute to the development and testing of drones under Arctic conditions at Kangerlussuaq Airport. Continue reading
GAO Science & Tech Spotlight on Drone Swarm Technologies
This GAO Science & Tech Spotlight report explores drone swarm technologies, which use algorithms and local sensors to coordinate drones with minimal human intervention. Swarms could range from a few drones to possibly thousands. Advances in artificial intelligence and drone components have made swarms possible—even if they’re limited to simpler missions like aerial light shows for now. Continue reading
NATS Survey Finds that Majority of UK Public Supports Use of Drones
The majority of the UK public now supports the use of drones for a wide variety of applications, according to a new study by the air traffic control service, NATS. Continue reading
Skydio Launches X10 AI Powered Autonomy Drone for First Responders and Military
Skydio has launched Skydio X10, a drone designed for first responders, infrastructure operators, and the US and allied militaries around the world. It has the sensors to capture every detail of the data that matters and the AI-powered autonomy to put those sensors wherever they are needed. Continue reading
Australia to Procure Fourth MQ-4C Triton UAV
The Australian Defence Force (ADF) will procure a fourth MQ-4C Triton high-altitude, long-endurance unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), and upgrade its fleet of P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft, the Australian Government has announced. Continue reading
Malaysia Ready to Buy Drones from Turkey
Malaysia has expressed its willingness to purchase military equipment from Turkey, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim says. Anwar said prior to this, some of Malaysia’s military equipment had been purchased from South Korea. Continue reading
2nd Special Operations Squadron Awarded RPA Squadron of the Year
The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies and General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) presented the 2022 Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) Squadron of the Year Award to the 2nd Special Operations Squadron (SOS) at a special ceremony at the Air Force Association’s Air, Space & Cyber Conference on Sept. 11, 2023. Continue reading