In 2022, the world’s biggest airplane, the Antonov A225 Mriya, was completely destroyed by Russian forces during their attack on Ukraine. Continue reading
TSA Launches New Era of Drone Watch at San Francisco International
For the first time in history, TSA used an agency-owned, small unmanned aircraft system (sUAS) to test the threat of drones over San Francisco International Airport (SFO). Continue reading
Russia Deploys BAS-200 Drones to Support Arctic Icebreaker Operations
According to a PR published by Rostec the BAS-200 unmanned helicopter system, developed by Holding “Russian Helicopters,” part of Rostec State Corporation, is being adapted to enhance operations in the Arctic. Designed for ship-based missions, the BAS-200 is set to play a pivotal role in supporting icebreakers navigating the challenging Arctic Ocean. Continue reading
California Startup Wins $100M US Air Force Drone Contract
The US Air Force has awarded Firestorm Labs a $100-million contract for its small unmanned aerial systems. The project calls for the California-based company to deliver its flagship drones, associated support services, and research and development work for multiple applications. Continue reading
Bird-Inspired Drone Can Jump for Take-Off
EPFL researchers have built a drone that can walk, hop, and jump into flight with the aid of birdlike legs, greatly expanding the range of potential environments accessible to unmanned aerial vehicles. Continue reading
North Koreans Soldiers Evict Russians to Hide from Drones
Soldiers from North Korea, fighting in the Kursk region of Russia, are driving residents out of their homes to take shelter and hide from Ukrainian drones, said a Ukrainian activist group, amid reports of increasing casualties among the North Koreans from drone strikes. Continue reading
Frontex Launches C-UAS Prize Contest
– Frontex, the European Border and Coast Guard Agency, has announced the launch of the Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS) Prize Contest. This initiative invites innovators to present innovative solutions to counter unauthorised unmanned aircraft activity at EU external borders. Continue reading
Tata Elxsi and National Aerospace Laboratories Partner for Advanced Air Mobility
– Tata Elxsi, a global supplier of design and technology services, and the CSIR-National Aerospace Laboratories (CSIR-NAL) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a Strategic Partnership for Advanced Air Mobility. Continue reading