The Taiwanese Ministry of National Defense has introduced a new multi-role unmanned aerial system developed at the state-run Plant 202 in collaboration with private-sector manufacturers. Continue reading
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Germany’s New ‘Sparta’ Mothership Drone to Begin Serial Production in Ukraine
The German drone manufacturer Quantum Systems says it is working on developing a mothership drone called Sparta. As a company spokesperson told hartpunkt, the system, which is currently being developed in Ukraine, is expected to reach series production by the end of the year. Continue reading
China’s VTOL Jet Drone Makes Every Warship an Aircraft Carrier
In an aviation tech breakthrough that could change naval warfare, Chinese aerospace engineers have unveiled what could be the world’s first high-speed vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) drone powered by a jet engine. Continue reading
Stop Saying ‘Uncrewed’ Vehicles
Following a November 2022 Pentagon report on China’s military build-up that used the term “uncrewed aerial systems,” the “uncrewed” adjective has become an increasingly fashionable alternative to the previously dominant “unmanned” descriptor. Continue reading
US Marines Fly MQ-9 Reaper with SkyTower II and RDESS/SOAR Pods
The U.S. Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) announced the first flight of an MQ-9A Reaper, assigned to Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (UX) 24, equipped with the SkyTower II and RDESS/SOAR pods. The Command defined this as a critical step toward Initial Operational Capability (IOC) later this year. Continue reading
Piasecki Aircraft Unveils KARGO II: Next-Generation Autonomous VTOL
– Piasecki Aircraft Corporation has announced the next evolution in autonomous VTOL logistics: KARGO II, a new larger-capacity version of the KARGO UAV medium-lift unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) acquired from Kaman Air Vehicles in April 2025. Continue reading
Drones Boost Grid Reliability with Faster Inspection of 400 Miles of Power Lines
– Consumers Energy has expanded its use of drone technology across the electric grid by doubling its fleet in the past 2 years reinforcing its commitment to delivering reliable, safe and affordable service. By enhancing inspection speed and accessibility, drones enable the early detection and resolution of potential issues—particularly in areas where traditional inspections are difficult—helping to prevent service disruptions and improve customer experience. Continue reading
CobraJet Fighter Drone and Interceptor Offers Low-Cost C-UAS Solution
– SkyDefense LLC, headquartered in Brighton, CO, unveiled its advanced AI-powered eVTOL fighter drone and interceptor, the “CobraJet.” This tactical, battery-powered autonomous aircraft is engineered to detect, track, identify, and neutralize enemy drones at high speeds exceeding 200 mph (320 km/h). Continue reading