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Dive into the fascinating history of the Harrier Jump Jet—a revolutionary VTOL aircraft capable of vertical take-off and landing, reshaping aerial combat in ways the world had never seen. From its roots in WWII VTOL research to the Harrier’s iconic role in conflicts like the Falklands War, we explore how British and American engineering pushed aviation boundaries. Discover why, despite its unmatched versatility, the Harrier never received a successor. Continue reading
As resilient navigation becomes an increasingly critical focus within the UAS industry, UAV Navigation–Grupo Oesía is reinforcing its leadership by collaborating with Septentrio, part of Hexagon, to ensure compatibility with advanced GNSS receivers featuring high-precision RTK (Real Time Kinematic) capabilities combined with AIM+ anti-jamming and anti-spoofing technology. Continue reading
China showcased its anti-unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) systems in Wednesday’s V-Day parade. The formation included anti-UAV missile-gun integrated system, high-energy laser weapons, and high-power microwave weapons. Continue reading
– Epirus, a high-growth technology company dedicated to overcoming the asymmetric challenges inherent to the future of national security, announced the opening of a 5,300 square foot immersive innovation facility within Lawton Fort Sill’s Fires Innovation Science and Technology Accelerator (FISTA) Innovation Park, a leading center for technological advancement and home to the Joint C-sUAS University. Continue reading
The UK Royal Marines are using what they describe as ‘Harry Potter invisibility cloaks’ to help them evade thermal imaging technology. Continue reading
– Kratos has confirmed it is working together with Taiwan’s National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology (NCSIST) on a derivative of its jet-powered MQM-178 Firejet target drone called the Chien Feng IV. The Chien Feng IV is said to be eyed primarily as a lower-cost, longer-range kamikaze drone, and NCSIST is reportedly looking toward potential export opportunities along with sales to the Taiwanese military. Continue reading
The U.S. Army successfully demonstrated the ability of AH-64E Apache helicopters to detect, track, and defeat unmanned aircraft systems, underscoring the attack helicopter’s value as a decisive counter-UAS platform. Continue reading
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has revealed plans to spend more than $100 million on systems designed to take out hostile drones. Continue reading