The Ukrainian company General Cherry has developed a Sweetheart reconnaissance drone capable of flying up to 150 km (94 miles) into enemy territory. Continue reading
‘Like a Flying Leaf Blower’ – Amazon Delivery Drones are Too Loud, Fly Too Low
Residents near an Amazon fulfillment center in the Detroit Suburb of Hazel Park, Oakland County, are pushing back against the growing presence of delivery drones, saying the aircraft are too loud, fly too low, and pass over their homes too frequently. Continue reading
GA-ASI Adapts Ground Control Station to Fly MQ-9B
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. is working to adapt its Block 30 Ground Control Stations (GCS) to fly the company’s newer model MQ-9B SkyGuardian and SeaGuardian Remotely Piloted Aircraft. When these upgrades are complete, they will enable current users of the Block 30 system, originally designed to fly the MQ-9A Reaper, to keep that equipment and use it to operate the more capable aircraft. Continue reading
Anduril in Talks for Nissan Plant to Build Drones in Japan
U.S. defence firm Anduril Industries is in talks to acquire Nissan Motor’s Oppama assembly plant near Tokyo as the maker of autonomous weapons looks to build military drones in Japan, according to three sources familiar with the matter. Continue reading
Hoverfly Technologies Launches Hoverfly Elements: A New Standard in NDAA-Compliant Drone Components
Hoverfly Technologies, a US-based tethered UAS provider, announced the official launch of Hoverfly Elements — a purpose-built line of NDAA-compliant drone components designed to meet the rigorous demands of defence and commercial UAS manufacturers. The announcement comes as the U.S. drone components market, valued at approximately $5.9 billion in 2025, is projected to exceed $14.4 billion by 2033, driven in large part by accelerating federal demand for verified, non-Chinese supply chains.
US Naval Research Laboratory Demonstrates Dual-Use Laser System for Power Beaming and C-UAS Operations
U. S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) scientists successfully demonstrated a dual-use laser system capable of wirelessly transmitting power over long distances and rapidly transitioning to perform defensive missions, advancing expeditionary energy and defence capabilities for future warfighters. Continue reading
Lockheed XF-90 – The Strongest Warplane Ever Built ?
The XF-90 was built like no fighter before… or since. At a time when no one knew what supersonic flight would do to metal, Skunk Works chose brute force over guesswork. They forged the strongest airframe on Earth: 75S aluminum over a steel spine, the fuselage braced until it was closer to armour than aircraft. Continue reading
Shield AI’s V-BAT to Support Poland’s Naval Operations
Shield AI, the defence-tech company, has announced that Poland’s Armament Agency has signed a contract for the acquisition of V-BAT vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) intended to support Polish Navy operations. Continue reading