A Chinese man faces arraignment on two federal crimes after he flew a drone in restricted airspace above — encroaching within 1.56 miles of the Artemis-based pad 39B, a court affidavit said.
Ukrainian USV Sinks Russian USV in World’s First Naval Drone Duel
For the first time in history, an unmanned surface drone (USV) has destroyed another USV in combat. The Ukrainian Navy Sargan-3000 USV, operating on intelligence from the Main Intelligence Directorate (HUR), interdicted a Russian attack USV in the Black Sea. The Russian naval drone was sunk.
GA-ASI Unveils Wildfire UAS for Military, Civil and Commercial Role
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. has announced its groundbreaking Wildfire UAS, a clean-sheet aircraft designed to maximize future investments in large unmanned aircraft that incorporates lessons learned over decades of large-scale global UAS operations.
Drone Show in 9/11 Tribute to World Trade Center Towers Attack
A drone show illuminated the skies over New York Harbor Wednesday night as part of a tribute marking the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terror attacks. Continue reading
Elbit Systems’ FUSE Integrates Autonomous Air and Ground Systems
Elbit Systems Ltd.‘s FUSE, has unveiled its AI-driven autonomous combat systems and One2Many operational capabilities, enabling centralized real-time coordination of large numbers of autonomous aerial and ground systems. Continue reading
AV Gets First International Order for LOCUST Directed Energy Counter‑Drone Systems
AeroVironment, Inc. announced that it has received its first international purchase order for the LOCUST Laser Weapon System. The landmark, first of its kind direct commercial sale (DCS) order, valued at more than $50 million, marks a significant milestone in the global adoption of AV’s directed energy counter‑drone capabilities. Continue reading
South Korean Kamikaze Drone Crashes in 4 Seconds During Maritime Tests
The South Korean military conducted a maritime combat experiment in August for a domestically developed kamikaze unmanned aerial vehicle , but both launch attempts failed. Amid drones becoming central to modern warfare, the domestically produced kamikaze drone is expected to require a significant amount of time before it can be deployed in actual combat. Continue reading
Sukhoi Su-15 – the Jet that Kept Killing the Wrong Targets
The Sukhoi Su-15 was created to be one of the Soviet Union’s ultimate Cold War guardians, a supersonic interceptor designed to race toward American nuclear bombers and destroy them before they could reach Soviet cities.