The U.S. Army is upgrading its MQ-1C Gray Eagle Extended Range (ER) with enhanced electronic intelligence capabilities via a contract awarded to General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. . Continue reading
Beehive Industries Gets $30M U.S. Air Force Contract by for Frenzy Engine Family Development
Beehive Industries, an American manufacturer of advanced propulsion systems for unmanned aerial defence applications, announced that it has been awarded a $29.7 million contract from the U.S. Air Force to complete vehicle integration, flight testing, and qualification of the company’s 200 lbf Frenzy 8 engine—a pivotal step toward operational readiness and scalable production of Beehive’s flagship propulsion product.
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Shaheds for $41K Available Online from China
This turned up unannounced in our mailbox over the weekend – an offer from a Shenzen-based online retailer, XingkaiUAV. They claim to provide turn-key drone solutions and one-stop services for UAV platforms.
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General Atomics Pitches Mojave as a STOL Drone Hunter
General Atomics is calling attention to a new mission for its Mojave short takeoff and landing (STOL) drone: hunting unmanned aerial threats with laser-guided Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System II (APKWS II) rockets. Continue reading
AV Introduces MAYHEM 10 Multi-Role Launched Effects
AeroVironment, Inc. has unveiled MAYHEM 10, a new multi-role launched effects system designed for deployment across air, ground, and maritime platforms. Continue reading
US Tank Crews Defeated by Ukrainian Tennis Balls in NATO Exercise
U.S. armoured vehicle crews remain unprepared to counter drone attacks. Footage from training exercises was published on Reddit. Continue reading
City of Beverly Hills Launches ‘Drone-in-a-Box’ Program
The Beverly Hills Police Department (BHPD) has announced the implementation of its innovative “Drone-in-a-Box” program, a public safety initiative designed to improve emergency response, enhance officer safety, and provide greater situational awareness across the City. Continue reading
MiG-19: Ugly, Dangerous, Fascinating – but they Built it Anyway
The MiG-19 was ugly, dangerous, endlessly fascinating — and it had a nasty reputation for exploding. The Soviets built over 2,000 anyway. Continue reading