An aerial robot weighing 4 grams is powered by tiny solar panels that produce extremely high voltages – an approach that could enable drones to fly indefinitely Continue reading
THALES’ Drone Warfare Offering
Drones and Remotely Operated Munitions (ROVs) now hold a central place on the battlefield. The ongoing high-intensity war between Ukraine and Russia is evidence of this strategic shift that is reshaping the future of air-land combat. To meet the equipment needs of armed forces in France and abroad, Thales is investing and increasing its firepower in this key area. Continue reading
How Russia’s Tor-M1 Air Defense System Counters Ukrainian Drones
On July 15, 2024, leaked documents revealed many details about Russia’s Tor-M1 air defense system. This mobile, short-range system, known by its NATO reporting name SA-15 Gauntlet, is critically important for Russia to counter Ukrainian aerial threats, such as aircraft, helicopters, UAVs, and precision-guided munitions. Continue reading
FREQUENTIS Drone-Based CBRN Detection System Advances European Defence
In a landmark achievement to strengthen European security, CNS Solutions & Support, as a member of the Frequentis Group, has announced the completion of the CBRN Reconnaissance and Surveillance System (RSS). Continue reading
How Subaru Maneouvered to Set Global Safety Rules for Drones
Rules preventing drone collisions drawn up by Subaru have become the global standard, with the Japanese company building relationships through the approval process to attain that distinction. Continue reading
US Air Force Begins Testing UAS Traffic Management System at MacDill Air Force Base
Air Mobility Command, or AMC, in collaboration with the Air Force Research Laboratory, or AFRL, Information Directorate, began assessing the AFRL Collaborative Low-Altitude Unmanned Aircraft System Integration Effort, or CLUE, Unmanned Aircraft Systems Traffic Management, or UTM, system at MacDill Air Force Base in Florida. Continue reading
Wing Expands Service to Melbourne with DoorDash
Melbourne has one of the best food scenes in the world, is the food delivery capital of Australia, and starting July 17th., is the largest metro area in Australia where Wing drone delivery is available. Continue reading
Spirit of Stealth: 35 Years of B-2 Airpower
For three decades, the B-2 Spirit, built by Northrop Grumman, has been the backbone of stealth technology for the U.S. Air Force and has been commemorated in the Pioneers of Stealth Memorial at the National Museum of the United States Air Force Memorial Park, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. Continue reading