Russia launched a new type of jet-powered attack UAV called the Dan-M against Ukraine on the morning of 29 May. The drones were launched in a group from Crimea. Continue reading
US Air Force Deploys Autonomous Drones to Inspect Fuel Lines
According to information published by U.S. Air Force on May 27, 2025, the U.S. Air Force 378th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron (ELRS) has begun implementing a new drone-based method for inspecting fuel infrastructure within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. Continue reading
The Awesome F4U Corsair
The F4U Corsair is one of the most iconic fighter planes in history, and for good reason! With its distinctive bent wing design and powerful engine, this aircraft was a game-changer in World War II and the Korean War. Continue reading
Motorola Solutions to Acquire Silvus Technologies for $4.4BN
– Motorola Solutions has announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Silvus Technologies, Inc. (“Silvus”) for $4.4 billion in up-front consideration. Continue reading
GA-ASI Gets $99M Air Force Contract for Hybrid Ducted Fan ISR/Strike UAS
– General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc. Poway, California, was awarded a $99,292,613 cost-plus-fixed-fee contract for hybrid-electric propulsion ducted fan next-generation intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance/strike unmanned aerial systems (GHOST). Continue reading
Sky Sentinel – Ukraine’s AI-Powered Anti-Drone Turret
Ukrainian engineers have developed Sky Sentinel, an AI-Powered Anti-Drone Turret, in response to the ongoing Russian drone and missile attacks. Continue reading
Russia Tests Shotgun-Armed Yak-52 Trainer Aircraft to Down Ukrainian Drones
Russia has followed Ukraine’s lead in adapting the propeller-driven Yak-52 primary training aircraft as an ad-hoc drone-killer. The Yak-52B2 includes a sensor turret to help detect long-range one-way attack drones and has a shotgun mounted under the wing for shooting them down. Continue reading
Hermeus Flies Quarterhorse Edwards at Air Force Base
– Hermeus, a venture capital-backed aerospace and defense technology company specializing in high-speed aircraft, announced the flight of its Quarterhorse Mk 1 aircraft. This milestone is a significant step in Hermeus’ development of high-Mach and hypersonic aircraft. Continue reading