The American drone manufacturer Shield AI is looking for partners in Ukraine among manufacturers of laser-guided munitions to equip its V-BAT drone. Continue reading
Skydio Gets $19M X10D Contract from Spain’s Ministry of Defence
U.S. drone manufacturer Skydio has been awarded a contract by Spain’s Ministry of Defence (MINISDEF) to supply autonomous small uncrewed aerial systems (sUAS) technology to the Spanish Armed Forces. In partnership with Paukner Group, a Spanish defense and security product distributor, Skydio will deliver Skydio X10D drones in a contract worth up to €18 million ($18.7M USD). Continue reading
Ukraine Certifies U13 and U15 Jam-Resistant Drones
The Ukrainian Ministry of Defense has codified and approved for operation in units of the Defense Forces of Ukraine unmanned aerial systems U13 and U15 of Ukrainian production. This was reported by the Main Directorate for Lifecycle Support of Armaments and Military Equipment. Continue reading
Micro Drone Race at National Museum of the US Air Force
Visitors at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force have the opportunity to see fast-flying micro machines as pilots maneuver their drones over, under, around and through the C-124 Globemaster II and F-82B Twin Mustang during the museum’s Sixth Annual Micro Drone Race, Feb. 28 – Mar. 2. Continue reading
Neros to Send 6,000 American-Made Drones to Ukraine
U.S. company Neros has won a contract to deliver 6,000 FPV attack drones to Ukraine over 6 months, believed to be the highest rate for any U.S. producer ever. This is part of an international effort supplying drones to Ukraine. Making large numbers of FPVs fast has been challenging for U.S. producers, but it is core to Neros’ way of working. Continue reading
Skyeton’s New Payloads Presented at Xponential Europe
– Skyeton, a leading Ukrainian manufacturer of UAS, presented its latest payload development: Remora, a gliding munition, and a line of GLE, multi-mission gimbals. Continue reading
HENSOLDT Unveils Advanced GMJ9500 Man-Portable RCIED Jamming System
Global sensor solutions provider HENSOLDT recently unveiled its latest GMJ9500 man-portable RCIED jammer family. Designed to provide mission-critical protection against radio-controlled improvised explosive devices (RCIEDs), the GMJ9500 series delivers a lightweight, modular and highly adaptable solution for military and security forces operating in high-threat environments. Continue reading
Quantum Systems Integrates Acoustic Artillery Detection on Drones
The German drone manufacturer Quantum Systems says it is working on integrating a sound measurement function into its Twister, Vector and Reliant reconnaissance drone family in order to increase the drones’ ability to detect enemy artillery and mortar positions. Continue reading