China has publicly revealed a new vehicle-mounted high-power microwave weapon, designated the Hurricane 3000, during a nationally broadcast military parade in January 2026, according to footage aired by Chinese state television. Continue reading
Saab 35 Draken – The Mach 2 Beast No One Was Ready For
An aggressor squadron screams across the Baltic sky, closing in on the Swedish Saab 35 Draken at Mach 1.7. By all conventional wisdom, the brand new Swedish fighter should have been trapped—outgunned, outmaneuvered, and seconds away from being another Cold War casualty. But this is no ordinary aircraft…. Continue reading
Highlights from UMEX 2026
UMEX 2026 opened its doors on 20 January 2026 in Abu Dhabi. Hosted at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, UMEX has established itself as a reference platform for air, land, and maritime unmanned technologies, bringing together military delegations seeking scalable and operationally flexible solutions. Continue reading
GA-ASI and Barzan Holdings Sign MOU
– General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. and Barzan Holdings, Qatar’s national defence and security leader, signed a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate on the development of advanced Battle Management software capabilities. The signing took place on Monday during the Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference (DIMDEX). Continue reading
PowerLight Technologies Unveils Laser Power Beaming System to Enable ‘Infinite Flight’ for DoW UAS
– PowerLight Technologies, a leader in safe wireless power transfer, recently announced the successful development and subsystem testing of its end-to-end laser power beaming system for Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS). Continue reading
Joby Expands with Acquisition of Second Ohio Facility
– Joby Aviation, Inc., a company developing electric air taxis for commercial passenger service, announced it has signed an agreement to acquire a manufacturing facility in the Dayton, Ohio area spanning more than 700,000 square feet. Continue reading
Boeing Selects Drone Sky Defender’s UAS Sentry for Nationwide Drone Detection Across Manufacturing Facilities
– Drone Sky Defender, Inc., a provider of advanced unmanned aircraft system (UAS) detection and airspace awareness solutions, has announced that Boeing has selected the company as its drone detection provider for manufacturing facilities nationwide. Continue reading
US Army Secretary Says the Dronebuster is ‘Freaking Terrible’
The U.S. Army’s top civilian leader recently delivered a blunt critique of a counter-drone system soldiers have used for years, including during training and recent patrols along the U.S.-Mexico border. Continue reading