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In the Beginning: Die Drohne Antiradar (DAR)
In the mid-1980s, Germany and the United States launched a joint project to develop a specialized, single-use unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) designed to counter Soviet air defence systems. The concept was ambitious: a “fire-and-forget” drone capable of targeting enemy radar, acting as a decoy to draw attention away from manned aircraft, or directly destroying anti-aircraft systems. Continue reading
The U.S. Army has received a groundbreaking H-60Mx Black Hawk helicopter modified to fly with or without a pilot. This next-generation ‘Optimally Piloted Vehicle’ (OPV) is now entering rigorous testing, marking a major step toward a safer, smarter, and more flexible helicopter fleet. Continue reading
Anduril will soon begin producing its robotic drone “wingman” for the U.S. Air Force at its new Ohio factory—months ahead of schedule. Continue reading
In support of The White House Task Force to Restore American Airspace Sovereignty, the DOJ, DHS, FAA, and DOW warn that any individual or group found operating an unauthorized drone within designated restricted airspace will face severe consequences. Continue reading
After extensive testing, the Royal Netherlands Navy has purchased 12 V-BAT drones from Shield AI. Equipped with radar and a camera, this type of drone conducts reconnaissance and collects information. Continue reading
Shield AI told TWZ recently that it will begin flight testing its hugely ambitious X-BAT vertical takeoff and landing drone ‘fighter,’ near Newton, Kansas, this year. Continue reading
The landscape of unmanned aerial systems (UAS) is undergoing a fundamental transformation. As global tensions rise and the demand for long-endurance, tactical intelligence increases, the “hobby-grade” components of the past are being replaced by rigorous, aviation-standard engineering. Continue reading
The Ukrainian government has approved the launch of an experimental project that will provide international partners with access to training AI models for unmanned systems based on real-world battlefield data. Continue reading