The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has has approved Windracers, a British civil and defence drone manufacturer, to conduct the UK’s first civil unmanned aerial system (UAS) international operation. Continue reading
Drones are Playing an Increasingly Important Role in Agriculture
Drones of various types are playing an increasingly prominent role in modern society. This trend has been enabled by a convergence of technical advances in terms of the sophistication and functionality of controls, sensors, data handling, power, flight efficiency, and payload capacity. Continue reading
Pentagon Funds $13.6M Project to Make Drones Twice as Fuel-Efficient
The U.S. Air Force has awarded Minco Technologies of Cookeville, Tennessee, a contract valued at up to $13.6 million to develop a next-generation unmanned aircraft engine designed to dramatically reduce fuel consumption and improve operational flexibility. Continue reading
L3Harris and Shield AI Demonstrate AI-Powered System to Defeat Unmanned Threats
– L3Harris Technologies and Shield AI successfully demonstrated an artificial intelligence-enabled drone detection system during the Department of War’s recent Technology Readiness Experimentation event. Continue reading
Russian Navy Ship Caught Lurking Off Denmark’s Coast as Drones Attack
Danish authorities have reported the sighting of a Russian warship on the edge of Danish waters with its tracking system turned off, indicating it is likely trying to avoid detection, according to Danish outlet Ekstra Bladet. Continue reading
Australian Apollo Laser Weapon Neutralises Swarms within Two Mile range
Australian defense company Electro Optic Systems (EOS) recently unveiledthe Apollo High Energy Laser Weapon (HELW), a state-of-the-art system capable of neutralizing swarms of drones with precision and efficiency, marking a significant advancement in military defense technology. Continue reading
Poland Adopts WLKM Gatling Gun for Drone Defence
Poland’s Ministry of Defence has confirmed plans to introduce the WLKM 12.7 mm Gatling gun, a domestically developed weapon designed to strengthen the country’s short-range air defense and counter-drone capabilities. Continue reading
Honeywell Unveils New Small-Thrust-Class Aircraft Engine for Unmanned Military Operations
Honeywell unveiled a new small-thrust-class engine, the HON1600, for the collaborative combat aircraft (CCA) and unmanned aircraft system (UAS) market during the annual Air, Space & Cyber Conference organized by the Air & Space Forces Association in Washington, D.C.. Continue reading