– MBDA, a strategic partner to the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) for complex weapons, has invested in Hydra Drones, a British unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) SME. Continue reading
UK Royal Navy Jet-Powered Drones Project Completed
The UK Royal Navy Banshee drones have now been retired from service, with the Fleet Air Arm team having achieved its objectives. In 2023, a flight was created by 700X Naval Air Squadron to understand how to fly and operate these high-speed jet-powered drones. Continue reading
Volz Servos Gets EN/AS 9100 Aviation Certificate
Quality assurance in the development, production and distribution of actuators for the aviation market now officially certified: Volz Servos GmbH & Co. KG has successfully completed the extensive certification process according to EN/AS 9100. Among other things, the German servo specialist has identified and clearly defined all processes in the company and specified responsibilities. Continue reading
China Unveils Thermos Drone
A new unmanned aerial vehicle resembling a thermos has been unveiled in China, marking a significant leap forward in military drone technology. Continue reading
Silicon Valley’s Military Drone Companies Have a Serious ‘Made In China’ Problem
Pentagon leaders are calling for thousands of drones to prepare for war in the Pacific. But as Trump’s tariffs escalate tensions with China, they face an uncomfortable reality: Silicon Valley’s drone companies are addicted to Chinese components. Continue reading
Accuracy Comparison of Ukrainian and Russian Fiber Optic Drones
According to estimates, Ukrainian fiber-optic drones have a significantly shorter flight range to targets compared to their Russian counterparts. Oleksii Babenko, VYRIY’s founder and CEO, shared this information with Militarnyi. Continue reading
Ukraine’s Skyeton Conducts First Hydrogen Fuel Cell Flight with Raybird UAV
A hydrogen fuel cell-powered version of Ukraine’s Raybird unmanned aerial vehicle has completed a successful in-country test flight, marking a critical milestone in the push for cleaner, longer-range UAV operations. Continue reading
Thailand to Launch Delivery Drone Trials in Bangkok in 2025
The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) is moving forward with plans to promote the drone industry by integrating public and private sectors to initiate delivery drone trials within 2025. Continue reading