On Thursday, June 6, Latvian Minister of Defense Andris Sprūds visited the Sēlija military training range, where a new training and testing ground for drones was opened. Continue reading
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Russia Produces a Series of Ground FPV ‘Kamikaze’ Drones
Russian companies have produced several variants of ground FPV ‘kamikaze’ drones, aimed at demolishing defensive positions. The High Precision Complexes holding (part of Rostec) has developed multifunctional robotic complexes Depesha and Buggy. Currently, ground robots are undergoing extensive testing, including in Ukraine. Continue reading
Fireside Chat with General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Leader
During a fireside chat Tuesday, David Alexander, president of General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, voiced his appreciation for Grand Forks and North Dakota as a whole for its role in the company. Continue reading
Australian Army to Finally Introduce ‘Owl’ Electric-Powered Suicide Drone
The Australian Army will finally induct a new, electric-powered kamikaze drone that has been in development for more than two years. Called the “Owl,” the loitering munition can travel up to 200 kilometers (124 miles) and stay in the air for 30 minutes without recharging. Continue reading
Dragon Boat Festival Drone Show Lights Up Hong Kong’s Victoria Harbour
Thousands of residents and tourists gathered for a drone show with a Dragon Boat Festival theme that lit up the sky above Hong Kong’s Victoria Harbour on Monday evening. Continue reading
US Navy’s MQ-8C Fire Scouts Retire Just Two Years After Entering Operational Service
US Navy (USN) budget documents reveal that the service plans to retire the newest variant of an unmanned helicopter it spent more than a decade and nearly $1.5 billion developing. Continue reading
Russia Confirms Su-57 Damaged in Drone Strike
A drone attack has damaged a Russian Su-57 Felon fighter jet at an airbase near Akhtubinsk, according to sources affiliated with the Russian Air Force. Continue reading
New Drone Capabilities Evaluated by McConnell’s Innovation Lab
Drone manufacturer Skydio and Boeing collaborated with McConnell Air Force Base‘s innovation lab to introduce a new drone program to wing leadership and future operators May 29, 2024. Continue reading