Ukrainian forces are now embedding malware in their drones as a new tactic in their ongoing war with Russia. This development adds a cyber warfare dimension to a battlefield already transformed by drone technology. Continue reading
First Mission-Ready Skyraider II Arrives at Air Force Special Operations Command
The Skyraider II officially joins the Air Force Special Operations Command fleet with the delivery of the first missionized aircraft here at Hurlburt Field, Florida on April 3, 2025. U.S. Special Operations Command representatives and AFSOC leadership joined elected officials and community leaders in a ceremony marking the acceptance. Continue reading
Nigeria Unveils Advanced Domestic Built Drones
The Nigerian military in partnership with Briech UAS, the largest drone manufacturers in the country, recently showcased its advanced drones, missiles, and bombs at its facility in Kuje, Abuja. Continue reading
Brazil’s XMobots Unveils Nauru 100D UAV
Brazil’s XMobots has unveiled a new battery-powered electrical vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), the Nauru 100D, intended to perform surveillance and combat missions. The Nauru 100D was unveiled at the LAAD Defence & Security expo in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on 30 March. Continue reading
Shield AI Unveils V-BAT Block Upgrade Powered by Hivemind
– Shield AI, the deep-tech company building state-of-the-art autonomy software products and defense aircraft, has unveiled the latest evolution of its combat-proven V-BAT. The latest V-BAT offers Group 4 and 5 capabilities in a Group 3 package. Continue reading
UK Royal Navy Turns to Drones to Support Carrier Task Group Mission
For the first time a fleet of drones will fly crucial supplies between ships of the UK Carrier Strike Group when it deploys to the Indo-Pacific later this month. Continue reading
Portugual’s TEKEVER Opens Office in Ukraine
Portuguese defence company TEKEVER is opening a representative office in Ukraine, company representatives told AIN. Continue reading
Canada’s Independent Robotics Wins NATO Hackathon
Canada’s Independent Robotics has been named a winner in the inaugural NATO Innovation Hackathon, sponsored by NATO and the Defence Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic (DIANA). Continue reading