Talon Avionics, a defence technology company based in Boise, Idaho, has developed SECTR, an autonomous drone-intercept system designed to detect, track, and neutralize aerial threats using AI-driven acoustic sensing. Continue reading
Quantum Systems Announces Additional German-Ukrainian Joint Ventures
During the Ukrainian-German government consultations in Berlin, Quantum Systems announced the establishment of two additional joint ventures under the “Build with Ukraine” initiative, further expanding industrial cooperation between Germany and Ukraine. Continue reading
France Trials Reaper in C-UAS Role
France is trialling its General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc MQ-9A Reaper Block 5 Extended Range (ER) unmanned aerial vehicles in the counter-unmanned aircraft system (C-UAS) role, the Ministry of the Armed Forces disclosed on 8 April. Continue reading
UK Start-Up to Supply Interceptor Missiles to UK Military and Gulf Partners
The UK military and Gulf partners will be better protected against drone attacks, as a veteran-founded British start-up is set to supply new interceptor missiles. Continue reading
MTU Aero Engines Acquires AeroDesignWorks to Expand into UAV Propulsion Systems
Aircraft propulsion expert MTU Aero Engines AG is acquiring AeroDesignWorks GmbH. The provider of drone propulsion systems is based in Cologne, Germany, and will become a wholly owned subsidiary of MTU. Continue reading
US Navy MQ-4C Triton Disappears from Flight Tracking over Persian Gulf
A U.S. Navy MQ-4C Triton surveillance drone disappeared abruptly and unexpectedly from online flight tracking sites after declaring an in-flight emergency while flying over the Persian Gulf on April 9. Continue reading
INTERCEPTOR DRONES – Best of…
The surge in the use of one-way effectors, loitering munitions, otherwise known as ‘kamizake drones’ or strike drones, has created the demand for effective defences. The Interceptor drone is one of the best defences against strike drones – drone against drone. Continue reading
X-Bow Wins $12M Contract for Rocket-Assisted Take-Off Kits
X-Bow Systems Inc., a non-traditional manufacturer of advanced solid rocket motors and sub-orbital launch systems, has secured a $12.2 million contract with AEVEX Aerospace to produce rocket-assisted take-off (RATO) kits for AEVEX’s Disruptor drone. Continue reading