NASA’s Quesst mission has adjusted the scheduled first flight of its X-59 quiet supersonic aircraft to 2024 as it works through ‘several technical challenges identified over the course of 2023’. Continue reading
China Tests New Rotary Detonation Engined Drone
A joint venture between Chongqing University Industrial Technology Research Institute and the Shenzhen-based private company Thrust-to-Weight Ratio Engine (TWR) has successfully tested a new rotating detonation engine (RDE) propelled drone. Conducted at an undisclosed location in Gansu province, China, reports the South China Morning Post (SCMP), the RDE-engined drone could open the door for future drones with unparalleled speeds. Continue reading
Huneed Technologies to Supply Flat Panel Array to GA-ASI
During a ceremony at ADEX (Seoul International Aerospace & Defense Exhibition) on Oct. 18, 2023, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Huneed Technologies for the Korean company to produce a flat panel array for GA-ASI’s Lynx and Eagle-Eye Multi-mode Radar systems. Continue reading
Towards a Low-Cost UAV Coordinated Carbon Observation Network (LUCCN)
A group of Chinese scientists is harnessing the power of specialized drones in an effort to enhance the monitoring of carbon emissions linked to human activities. Continue reading
Israeli Merkava 4 Tanks Get Anti-Drone Cages
Recent photographs have emerged showing Israeli Merkava 4 Main Battle Tanks (MBTs) equipped with what appear to be anti-drone cages. These protective structures are believed to be designed to counter the threat posed by low-flying drones, which can be used for surveillance, targeting, or direct attacks. Continue reading
The Convair B-58 Hustler was Useless Before it Even Took to the Sky…
The Convair B-58 Hustler, designed and produced by American aircraft manufacturer Convair, was the first operational bomber capable of Mach 2 flight. Continue reading
BlueHalo Unveils Next Generation Missile to Deliver Layered C-UAS and Air Defense Capabilities
Building upon its industry-leading Counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems (C-UAS) solutions, BlueHalo is unveiling its Next Generation Missile in response to the US Government request for missile technology that rapidly and affordably enhances warfighter lethality, survivability, and combat effectiveness, providing an agile and disruptive new technology to the munition industrial base and expanding national security air defense capabilities. Continue reading
Amazon Pharmacy Delivers Medications by Drone to Customers in Texas
Amazon Pharmacy customers have a new way to get the medications they need quickly and affordably. Customers in College Station, Texas can now get their prescription medications dropped outside their door via Amazon’s drone delivery service within 60 minutes of placing their order—at no additional cost. Continue reading