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China’s CH-4 drone with an upgraded domestic heavy-fuel engine has recently completed its maiden flight. The domestic engine enables the updated version of the CH-4 drone to fly at higher altitudes for longer endurance and with heavier loads. Continue reading
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded $2.7 million to support research on how drones can assist in disaster preparedness and in emergencies. Continue reading
Lockheed Martin delivered to the U.S. Navy a 60+ kW-class high energy laser with integrated optical-dazzler and surveillance (HELIOS), the first tactical laser weapon system to be integrated into existing ships and provide directed energy capability to the fleet. Continue reading
D-Fend Solutions, a supplier of radio frequency (RF), cyber-based, counter-drone takeover technology and Syzygy Integration, a next-generation situational awareness technology engineering firm have integrated D-Fend’s EnforceAir C-UAS with Syzygy’s SNAP (Sensor Network Access Point). Continue reading
AeroVironment, Inc. has announced that it has acquired Planck Aerosystems, Inc., a provider of advanced unmanned aircraft navigation solutions. The acquisition will significantly accelerate AeroVironment’s development of advanced autonomy capabilities. Continue reading
Images of a very interesting exhibition were shared at the ARMY 2022 International Defense Industry Fair organized by the Russian Ministry of Defense at the Patriot Convention and Exhibition Center in Moscow from August 10 -18. Included in the exhibit are weapons systems seized by Russian forces during the ongoing Ukraine-Russia war. Continue reading
Nordic Unmanned has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to Partner with the leading North American distributor RMUS LCC and the leading Australian distributor Sphere Drones for Nordic Unmanned’s range of Staaker, AirRobot, and DroneMatrix drone products and drone services. Continue reading
Ford Motor Company has filed a patent for an unmanned aerial vehicle sanitation system. The patent was filed on February 10th, 2021, published on August 11th, 2022, and assigned serial number 0249722. Continue reading