The computer code that runs the MQ-9 Reaper will be overhauled in the next two years to test revolutionary new tools that would make its software ‘much, much harder to hack.’ Continue reading
Pendleton UAS Test Range Breaks Ground on New 18,000 sq. ft. Flex Hangar
The City of Pendleton, owner and operator of the Pendleton UAS Test Range (PUR), has officially broken ground on Flex Hangar III, a new 18,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art facility located in the heart of the Phase IV UAS Industrial Park. Now open for pre-leasing, this three-bay hangar is the latest infrastructure investment supporting the continued growth of PUR. Continue reading
Russia’s New AI Shahed‑136 Drone Uses NVIDIA Jetson Orin AI Processor
A modified Iranian-made Shahed-136 suicide drone reportedly featuring an onboard camera, a direct radio control system from Russia, and an artificial vision module has been discovered in Ukraine for the first time, according to military electronics expert Serhii Flesh, who released photos of the wreckage on June 19. Continue reading
ASTM International’s Drone Technology Task Group Sets Drone Show Safety Standards
A new task group has been formed by ASTM International to create safety standards for drone show operations, focusing on technical requirements, procedures, and risk management. Continue reading
Ukraine Packs Pringles Cans with Explosives on Drones
I don’t need your f***ing American shells,” Vadim Adamov muttered as he packed the Pringles can full of sulphate and plastic explosive. Continue reading
GA-ASI Announces Investment in Dutch Technology Innovator Arceon
– General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. announced an investment in another Dutch business, Arceon, following the inaugural Blue Magic Netherlands (BMN) event held in November 2024. Continue reading
Netherlands Orders 600,000 Ukrainian Drones and 100 UAV Detection Radars for Ukraine
The Netherlands is donating 100 additional drone detection radars to Ukraine. Vehicles for transporting casualties are also being sent to the country. Furthermore, the Netherlands is investing extra money in drone support. Continue reading
Auterion and Taiwan’s NCSIST Announce Strategic Partnership to Power Next-Generation Defence Drones
– Auterion, the defence technology company behind a leading open-source autonomy ecosystem, has announced its strategic partnership with Taiwan’s main defense prime, the National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology (NCSIST). Continue reading