During a presentation for members of the NATO Parliamentary Assembly’s Defense and Security Committee, solutions developed by the WITPiS and Chema DS consortium were demonstrated, according to a statement posted by Chema DS. Continue reading
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US Army to Buy 1 Million Drones in Major Acquisition Ramp-Up
The U.S. Army aims to buy at least a million drones in the next two to three years and could acquire anywhere from a half million drones to millions of them annually in the years that follow, U.S. Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll said. Continue reading
Korean Air Expands UAS Portfolio with LOWUS, KUS-FX, and Loitering Munition at ADEX 2025
At the recent Seoul exhibition, Korean Air presented a wide array of unmanned systems, significantly broadening its military aviation offerings. Among the noteworthy innovations revealed were the Low Observable Wingman UAV System (LOWUS), the KUS-FX, and two variants of Loitering Munitions. Continue reading
Could NTT’s Low-Power Chip Be a Game Changer for Drones?
Kazu Gomi, president and CEO of NTT Research, told EE Times that the chip’s standout feature is its ability to perform real-time object detection on full-resolution 4K video streams at under 20W—a very attractive proposition for battery-powered aerial platforms. Continue reading
Dutch Minister and NATO General Counsel to Keynote GA-ASI Blue Magic Netherlands 2025 Event
As the Blue Magic Netherlands (BMNL) 2025 event team continues to collect registrations for event attendees, the organizers have announced that two major figures in Dutch and European defence will be keynote speakers for the November 18 event in Eindhoven: Dutch Minister for Arms Procurement and Personnel Gijs Tuinman and General Counsel at NATO-Defence Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic (DIANA) Thomas McSorley. Continue reading
NEWT21 Showcases Reliable Autonomous Navigation on its USV with UAV Navigation-Grupo Oesía’s Support
– NEWT21, the Latvian manufacturer specializing in unmanned surface vessels (USVs), has successfully demonstrated advanced autonomous navigation on its FOG USV. This achievement follows the smooth integration of UAV Navigation-Grupo Oesía’s autopilot system, carried out through close collaboration between both teams. Continue reading
Insitu Introduces PLEO SATCOM for ScanEagle UAS, Adds Laser Targeting Capability for Enhanced Over-The-Horizon ISR-T Mission Sets
– Insitu, a Boeing Company, has announced the addition of Proliferated Low Earth Orbit (PLEO) Satellite Communication (SATCOM) datalinks and laser-targeting capabilities to its long-endurance, battle-tested ScanEagle Uncrewed Aircraft System (UAS). These enhancements position ScanEagle as the premier choice for reliable over-the-horizon Beyond Line of Sight (BLOS) Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance and Targeting (ISR-T) missions, further solidifying its reputation as the most proven small UAS in operation today. Continue reading
Mysterious Area 51 ‘Unmanned Aircraft’ Crash Probed by Air Force, FBI
A mysterious aircraft crash near Nevada’s secretive Area 51 has triggered weeks of speculation, a military probe — and allegations of a government cover-up. The incident occurred Sept. 23 on public land just outside the boundaries of the classified base at Groom Lake, about 83 miles north-northwest of Las Vegas, according to the Air Force and KLAS-TV, which reported on the crash. Continue reading