A U.S. Air Force F-16 shot down a Turkish government drone on Oct. 5 after it flew within half a kilometer of U.S. troops in Syria. Continue reading
Poland’s MADDOS Uses SP-210 TS ROS from Sky Power International as Hybrid Solution
The product portfolio of Polish UAS manufacturer MADDOS includes two VTOL solutions. In addition to the MADDOS VTOL 350e, which flies purely electrically, the VTOL 600h is also offered, which has been equipped with a hybrid propulsion concept. Continue reading
Thales Celebrates 50 Years of Operations in Singapore
On 5th October, Thales celebrated 50 years of operations in Singapore at a gala event hosted by Chairman and CEO of Thales Group, Patrice Caine and senior management executives. With Deputy Prime Minister and Coordinating Minister for Economic Policies Heng Swee Keat as the Guest-of-Honour, Thales announced several new investments in the country. Continue reading
Near Earth Autonomy and Kaman Air Vehicles Contract to Demonstrate Heavy Lift VTOL Capability for US Army
Near Earth Autonomy, Inc. and Kaman Air Vehicles, a division of Kaman Corporation announced that they have been awarded a contract by the U.S. Army to demonstrate a resupply uncrewed aerial system (UAS) capable of moving loads with a minimum of 800 pounds and flying distances over 100 miles. Continue reading
US Marines Complete First XQ-58A Valkyrie ‘Loyal Wingman’ Flight
The US Marine Corps conducted its first test flight of the Kratos XQ-58A Valkyrie unmanned aerial vehicle at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, last week. Continue reading
Anduril Unveils Anvil-M Counter-Drone Kit
Anduril has unveiled the Anvil-M, a new munitions variant of its autonomous ‘Anvil’ interceptor drone that can effectively intercept and defeat threats from Group 1 and Group 2 unmanned aircraft systems. Continue reading
LIQUIDPISTON Hybrid Power System Technology Gets $35M US Air Force Contract
LiquidPiston, an innovator of compact, efficient engine technology and hybrid power systems, announced that it has been awarded a three-year, $35 million contract to support hybrid power system development. Continue reading
Ukrainiane’s Invisibility Cloak Protects Against Russian Thermal Imagers
Ukraine, on the basis of the Brave1 coordinational platform, has developed super protection against Russian thermal imagers and drones with thermal imaging cameras. Continue reading