The SESAR-supported SPATIO project is delivering a separation management service that will help drones safely and simultaneously operate in very low-level airspace. Continue reading
Elistair Gets $3M Contract for Small Tethered UAS from Allied Military Force
– Elistair, a global supplier of tethered unmanned aerial systems (UAS) for surveillance and reconnaissance, announced that it has been awarded a €3 million contract to supply tethered small UAS to an allied military force. This contract, secured in collaboration with the world-leading robotics and autonomous systems developer Milrem Robotics, involves the delivery of Khronos tethered small UAS, as well as initial spares, training, and support. Continue reading
UK Government Seeks Miniature Drone Detectors
His Majesty’s Government Communications Centre (HMGCC) is seeking UAS detectors that are small enough to fit inside a pocket or a hand. HMGCC’s Co-Creation unit, which invites applications from industry and academia to help solve national security problems, has launched the challenge. Continue reading
Helsing to Produce 6,000 Additional Strike Drones for Ukraine
– Helsing, the German defence technology company, announced that it is producing 6,000 HX-2 strike drones for delivery to Ukraine. This follows a previous order of 4,000 HF-1 strike drones which are currently being delivered to Ukraine, in partnership with Ukrainian industry. Continue reading
IMSAR & TEKEVER Partner to Enhance UAS with Advanced SAR Technology
– IMSAR, a U.S.-based developer of Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR), has signed a two-year agreement with TEKEVER to integrate advanced SAR technology into TEKEVER’s drone platforms. This partnership focuses on enhancing intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities by combining TEKEVER’s UAV expertise with IMSAR’s high-performance radar systems, creating a more powerful and efficient airborne monitoring solution. Continue reading
Elsight Empowers Phoenix Air Unmanned’s 320-Mile Pipeline Patrol for Shell Pipeline
– Elsight has announced its pivotal role in the Phoenix Air Unmanned (PAU) mission completing a 320-mile aerial pipeline patrol in just 7.6 hours using a single Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) for Shell Pipeline Company (SPLC). Continue reading
Rheinmetall Delivers Verification Model of Boxer-Based Skyranger 30 System to Bundeswehr
As scheduled, Rheinmetall delivered the first Boxer Skyranger 30 cannon-based air defence vehicle to the Bundeswehr at the end of January 2025. This system is the so-called verification model, which will be used for the Bundeswehr’s required approval. Continue reading
Stalin’s Secret Rocket Plane – Bereznyak-Isayev BI
The Soviet BI glides midair, its wood-and-metal frame gleaming under the overcast sky. In the cockpit, pilot Grigory Bakhchivandzhi grips the controls. He’s already taken this experimental warbird once before on its maiden flight. Now, it’s time to push it to its limits.
The rocket engine projects the BI forward with a force that slams Bakhchivandzhi back into his seat, shooting faster than even the Luftwaffe’s best could dream of. Continue reading