For the first time, the Russians demonstrated their new workshop, which is producing Geran loitering munitions. The released footage captures small teams of workers assembling the fuselage of the drone. Continue reading
Hien Aero Technologies Conducts Asia’s First Gas Turbine eVTOL Levitation Test
On March 1, 2024, Japan’s Hien Aero Technologies made headlines by successfully conducting Asia’s first levitation test for a large, unmanned electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft powered by a gas turbine. This landmark event marks a significant step forward in the development of hybrid eVTOLs, showcasing the potential for longer flight ranges and higher operational efficiency compared to their electric counterparts. Continue reading
US Air Force Successfully Tests New Agile Aircraft Power Lightcart
The Department of the Air Force, or DAF, completed testing of the 400 Hz Aircraft Power Lightcart, or 400 APL in January 2024. The tests, which were conducted with the 174th Attack Wing at Hancock Field Air National Guard Base in Syracuse, New York, saw the prototype successfully power an MQ-9, or Predator, through a series of technical orders. Continue reading
Omni Táxi Aéreo to Undertake First Long-Range Unmanned Offshore Missions in Brazil
Omni Táxi Aéreo, Brazilian affiliate of Omni Helicopters International (OHI), a major Latin America air mobility solutions provider, announced that it has been awarded two contracts from Petrobras to operate unmanned aerial vehicles on offshore missions. Continue reading
New Report on DJI Drones Reveals Complicity in Uyghur Genocide
A new briefing from the Uyghur Human Rights Project (UHRP) highlights the active involvement of DJI, the prominent Chinese drone manufacturer, in ongoing atrocities in East Turkistan. UHRP urges governments to enforce broad-ranging human rights sanctions targeting DJI and other firms supplying the surveillance system in the Uyghur Region. Continue reading
Enhanced Chinese Sky Hawk Stealth UAV Conducts Flight Tests
CASIC is enhancing its Sky Hawk low-observable UAV for improved stealth characteristics and greater range. This graphic is based on the most recent imagery of the UAV, from February 2024. Continue reading
Iran Unveils Shahed-149 Gaza Combat Drone at DIMDEX 2024
At the DIMDEX 2024 expo, currently being held from March 4th to 6th, Iran marked a noticeable presence among defense exhibitors in the Middle East. With a substantial stand in Qatar, Iran showcased a wide array of armaments, including the Shahed-149 Gaza drone. Continue reading
Swarm Aero to Build Factory in Northwest Arkansas
Swarm Aero, a developer of large uncrewed aerial vehicle (UAV) swarms, has selected Northwest Arkansas as the site for its advanced, high-volume manufacturing of uncrewed aircraft. The company conducted a nationwide search, surveying potential locations in more than 20 states, and chose Northwest Arkansas for its robust skilled labor force, vibrant community and attractive business environment. Continue reading