Leveraging their respective competencies, the three entities will capitalize on their synergies and expertise to market together. The AREX ZMU 03/05 turret will be armed with Thales Belgium unguided and guided rockets. Continue reading
NextNorth Air Mobility and FlyNow Aviation to Collaborate on Sandbox Project for Urban Air Mobility
NextNorth Air Mobility,Lda, an airline specializing in air taxis, and FlyNow Aviation GmbH, a developer of modular electric eCopters, have announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly advance Urban Air Mobility (UAM) solutions, with a focus on the Middle Eastern region. Continue reading
Sky Power Launches Online Shop Including Engine Configurator
Sky Power International, one of the leading providers of innovative propulsion solutions for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV), has announced the launch of its new online shop. The new shop provides a user- friendly platform for customers worldwide. Continue reading
Thales Obtains First Design Verification Report for a Complete Drone System Ever Granted By EASA
Thales received the first full DVR ever granted by EASA to operate light UAS in medium risk, SAIL III. This DVR process set in place in April 2021 by the Agency aims at ensuring safe drone operations. Design Verification Report (DVR) is a new process set up by EASA1 to grant UAS design approvals for medium risk drone operations, today under the Specific Assurance Integrity Level (SAIL) III and IV. Continue reading
Ukraine Shows ‘Bulava’ – a New Loitering Drone at Eurosatory 2024
Ukraine unveiled a new ‘Bulava’ kamikaze drone at the Eurosatory 2024 international exhibition in Paris. Defence Express said the Bulava is an analogue to a Russian “Lancet” unmanned aerial vehicle. Continue reading
Boeing REVOLVER System Enables C-17 aircraft to Launch Multiple X-51A Hypersonic Missiles
A new REVOLVER launcher system, designed to fit within the cargo compartment of the Boeing C-17 Globemaster III, has been unveiled, showcasing unprecedented capabilities in deploying Boeing X-51A Waverider hypersonic cruise missiles. Continue reading
Axon and Skydio Partner on Drone as First Responder Solution
Axon, the global public safety technology leader, and Skydio, a U.S. drone manufacturer and specialist in autonomous flight, have announced the launch of an end-to-end offering for drones in public safety, including a scalable Drone as First Responder (DFR) solution. Continue reading
Ukraine Captures Russian ‘Barn’ Tank Modified Against Drone Threats
The Ukrainians call it a “barn” tank, a bizarre-looking Russian battlefield vehicle captured by Kyiv’s forces that shows how troops are trying to adapt to the constant threat of drone attacks. Continue reading