Ukrainian troops have recently had some good results with drone rescues, and have also been able to grab Russian drones, weapons and radios from the battlefield. Continue reading
Airbus and Helsing to Collaborate on AI for Teaming of Manned and Unmanned Military Aircraft
Airbus Defence and Space and Helsing, a European defence AI and software company, signed a framework cooperation agreement at the ILA aerospace trade show in Berlin. According to the agreement, the companies will work together on artificial intelligence (AI) technologies which will be used in a future Wingman system. Continue reading
US RQ-4B Global Hawk Lost Over the Black Sea
Reports indicate that the high-altitude drone, marked with flight number 10-2045 and call sign FORTE12, took off from NATO’s Sigonella Air Base in Italy. It navigated through Bulgarian airspace, heading towards the Black Sea to perform reconnaissance in the Crimean Peninsula’s special operation area. Continue reading
Aeronautics Introduces the Orbiter 2 LM Loitering Munition
Aeronautics Ltd. has introduced the Orbiter 2 LM (Loitering Munition), the latest addition to Aeronautics’ portfolio of combat proven loitering munitions systems. It offers enhanced capabilities including long endurance, persistent surveillance, optimal precision with low collateral damage making it ideal for a diverse number of missions. Continue reading
Drone Light Show Marks D-Day 80th Anniversary
A spectacular drone show lit up the skies above Portsmouth last night (Wednesday), to mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day – and the result was visible as far as the Isle of Wight. Continue reading
AgEagle Announces $2M Drone Sale to United Arab Emirates Distributor
AgEagle Aerial Systems Inc. has announced that the Company has secured a purchase order to deliver 20 eBee VISION full-stack systems with control systems, batteries, backpacks, and limited spares, to a leading distributor in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The value of this system contract is expected to be approximately $2 million for fiscal year 2024. Continue reading
Martin B-10 – The Metal US Bomber that Drove Everyone Crazy
In the fall of 1932, the U.S. Army Air Corps was on the hunt for a new bomber, something cutting-edge to keep the looming threat of war at bay. Henry Ford threw his tri-motor aircraft into the ring, taking it for a spin over Wright Field in Ohio. But military bigwigs weren’t quite sold. The tri-motor, born in 1925, felt more like a blast from the past than a leap into the future. Continue reading
Airbus Defence and Space Partners with AI Start-Up NeuralAgent on Future Combat Air System Project
Airbus Defence and Space and NeuralAgent, an innovative AI start-up, have signed two contracts that will help shape the Future Combat Air System (FCAS) programme. This tri-national programme led by the Ministries of Defence from France, Germany and Spain marks a significant step forward in strengthening European Defence Systems, notably through cutting-edge artificial intelligence. Continue reading