Defense technology startup Valinor is looking to improve unmanned aerial system operations with its new networked docking station designed for the remote environments of future battlefields. Continue reading
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Private Contractor Takes Credit for Last Year’s New Jersey UFO Scare
A private company at a high-powered Army conference demonstrated a unique aircraft at the event — and allegedly took responsibility for setting off last year’s drone and “UFO” pandemonium in New Jersey, a source told The Post. Continue reading
Japanese Tech Giant Deploys Laser Drones to Protect Chickens Against Avian Flu
Japanese telecommunications and tech giant NTT has designed a laser drone system to protect poultry farms. NTT e-Drone Technology Co., Ltd worked closely with NTT East Japan Co., Ltd, and the government of Chiba Prefecture to develop a laser system to scare wild birds away from the farms (machine translation). The idea is to reduce or eliminate the spread of avian influenza from unwanted feathered visitors like crows and pigeons. Continue reading
UAV Navigation-Grupo Oesía Successfully Integrates ATMOSPHERE’s Iridium Terminal into Flight Control System
– UAV Navigation-Grupo Oesía, a leading developer of flight control systems for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), has successfully completed the integration and validation of ATMOSPHERE’s Iridium terminal into its advanced autopilot solution: the VECTOR family of flight control computers. The integration has been tested in real flight conditions, demonstrating excellent performance, low latency, and robust communication capabilities that will benefit UAV operators across a wide range of missions. Continue reading
UK Delivered 85,000 Military Drones to Ukraine in just Six Months
More than 85,000 military drones have been delivered by the UK to Ukraine in just six months this year by accelerating production from British companies and supporting jobs in both countries, the Defence Secretary confirmed in Brussels as he co-hosts with Germany the latest meeting of the Ukraine Defence Contact Group. Continue reading
Schiebel CAMCOPTER S-100 Demonstrates Next-Generation Maritime Capabilities at REPMUS 2025
– Schiebel once again showcased the unrivalled versatility of its CAMCOPTER S-100 at NATO’s annual REPMUS (Robotic Experimentation and Prototyping using Maritime Uncrewed Systems) exercise, hosted by the Portuguese Navy. Over the course of the large-scale multinational trials, the S-100 flew multiple missions with advanced payloads, underscoring its role as a maritime-proven solution, designed for naval combat system integration and as a proven multi-mission asset in complex maritime environments. Continue reading
Boeing Launches New Family of Tiltrotor Combat Drones
– Boeing has announced plans for a family of new, tiltrotor drones that are intended to support existing crewed military helicopters, especially those of the U.S. Army, providing something like an equivalent to the U.S. Air Force’s Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA). Indeed, the company describes the drones as “collaborative rotorcraft” and expects them to serve alongside more conventional helicopters undertaking attack, logistics, and other types of missions. Continue reading
Russia Builds Fully 3D-Printed Reconnaissance Drone
Russia’s Azimut company, part of the state-owned Rostec defense conglomerate, has begun field testing a new domestically developed reconnaissance drone produced with additive manufacturing technology. Continue reading