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The Kremlin discredits China by continuing to import components, military equipment, and dual-purpose goods for its international sanctions. This contradicts the official position of Beijing, which tries to maintain formal neutrality in this war. Continue reading
The Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) is improving the capabilities of its Wing Loong II unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) to handle multiple applications. Continue reading
UK Power Networks is exploring innovative ways in which drone technology can help improve fault response along its rural networks. The firm is testing whether using high quality video images from drones can pinpoint damage and help restore power supplies up to 30-minutes faster. Continue reading
Reliable Robotics, a supplier of aircraft automation systems, announced a significant milestone in its work to bring advanced safety-enhancing technologies to market in the United States. Last month’s successful flight of a Cessna 208B Caravan with no one on board was a first for aviation. Continue reading
This new weapon system exhibits striking similarities to the American-made Switchblade 300, indicating China’s strides in developing comparable technology within the unmanned aerial systems domain. Continue reading
In 2020 a detailed Russian report warned that “… we can conclude that modern [Russian] air defense systems are very poorly adapted to combat UAVs [Uncrewed Air Vehicles, drones].” Continue reading
The dynamic growth in Civil Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) over the next decade will create significant rewards for smart investment as nations open their airspace, commercial applications take off, and civil governments adopt systems for new roles in border security and public safety. Continue reading
Iran recently introduced its latest defense asset, unveiling the Shahin-1 kamikaze drone during a commissioning ceremony at the Deylaman helipad. Continue reading