Yakovlev Yak-38 – the Soviet Fighter Everyone Feared (Until they saw It In Action)

Aboard the deck of carrier cruiser Minsk, the atmosphere was anything but quiet. It was December 1982, and two Yak-38 Forger jets, the Soviet Union’s first—and only—vertical takeoff and landing aircraft, were finally prepping for a mission six years into their operational service. Ahead of them loomed the ship’s distinctive ski-jump ramp, designed to give the jets a boost, conserving precious fuel and allowing them to carry heavier payloads. Continue reading →

Russia Uses the Muravey Cart as a Mobile Drone Launch Platform

On the battlefield, russian occupation forces are utilizing the Muravey, a radio-controlled cart developed by the Hermes Design Bureau (part of a research and production association). Originally designed for cargo transport, the platform is now being used as a mobile launch pad for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in difficult-to-access areas. Continue reading →

Dufour Aerospace Teams with Volatus Aerospace

– Dufour Aerospace, the Swiss drone manufacturer, has signed a strategic teaming agreement with Volatus Aerospace Inc., a global supplier of aerial solutions. This partnership paves the way for the worldwide deployment of Dufour’s Aero2 drone—bringing smarter, more efficient aerial logistics, mapping, and surveillance solutions to industries and communities that need them most. Continue reading →