The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has selected Threod Systems’ Cata aircraft launcher as the most suitable solution for the British Army’s emerging one-way effector (OWE) capability under the ASGARD programme. Continue reading
Speedbird Gains Brazil Approval for Urban BVLOS Drone Flights
Brazil’s civil aviation authority (ANAC) has authorized Speedbird Aero to operate delivery drones over areas with population densities of up to 5,000 people per square kilometer, marking a shift from route-by-route approvals to a scalable national framework for beyond-visual-line-of-sight (BVLOS) operations. Continue reading
Dornier Do 335 – the Absolutely Enormous 470mph Half Backwards Fighter
It looked like nothing else in the sky – if you were lucky enough to even catch a glimpse of it. Two engines, nose to tail, one pulling and one pushing – working together to generate enough force to shoot the machine at speeds of 470 miles per hour. Continue reading
US Army Launches Online Marketplace to Revolutionize Drone Acquisition
The U.S. Army launched the Unmanned Aircraft Systems Marketplace on March 24 — a new digital storefront designed to get trusted, cutting-edge drone technology into the hands of Soldiers faster than ever before. This digital one-stop shop will allow Army units, government partners and allied nations to efficiently procure vetted UAS solutions. Continue reading
AV Unveils LOCUST X3: Third-Generation Modular Directed Energy Weapon System
AeroVironment, Inc. has announced the release of LOCUST X3, the third generation of its high-energy laser weapon system designed to deliver precise, speed-of-light engagement against unmanned aerial threats. Continue reading
Ukraine Receives High-Speed JEDI Drones to Intercept Shaheds
The Ukrainian Ministry of Defence has codified and approved for operation the JEDI Shahed Hunter unmanned aerial vehicle complex of Ukrainian production. The high-speed interceptor drones included in this complex successfully destroy Russian attack drones of the Shahed, Geran, and Gerbera types. Continue reading
Japan’s Tests First Drone Route North of Tokyo for Cargo Flights
Japan has run a cargo-carrying drone test in the first government-designated air corridor north of Tokyo. The 150-kilometer route runs along power lines and a dam in the mountainous Chichibu area of Saitama Prefecture.
UK Develops New Way of Tackling Drone Threats
A team of UK-based engineers is developing a new approach to counter hostile drones. The project is funded and led by BAE Systems, the country’s largest defence company, which is drawing on its extensive software expertise to deliver a cost-effective solution within months. The aim is to address the growing threat drones pose to civilian and military infrastructure. Continue reading