The number of Iranian cargo flights to Russia has surged since the war in Ukraine began, an analysis of open-source flight data shows. Continue reading
Japan to Ensure Safe Flight of Delivery Drones Over Rivers
The Japanese transport ministry plans to draw up in fiscal 2023 manuals designed to ensure safe flights over rivers by drones delivering goods. Continue reading
UK Launches Next Phase of UAS Heavy Lift Challenge
The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has launched Phase 2 of the Unmanned Aerial Systems Heavy Lift Capability (UASHLC) challenge. Continue reading
Japan Trials Seaplane Drone in Fish Spotting
A Japanese company has created an unmanned, autonomous aerial drone that it envisages could be used to monitor infrastructure, search for missing swimmers or vessels, and to spot schools of fish. Continue reading
Czech Republic to Purchase Three Heron UAS
The Czech Ministry of Defense will soon begin negotiations with the Israeli government for the acquisition of three HERON 1 unmanned aerial vehicles, including all accessories consisting of ground control stations, data terminals, transport containers and other material. Continue reading
Israel is Developing Voice-Operated Drones
Israel is working on a system that will enable ground forces to use voice commands for unmanned systems. Continue reading
China Tests ‘Sub Drones’ That Can Fly & Float
Chinese researchers are working on a flying submarine concept that can cruise underwater and fly in the air. Continue reading
Boeing F-32 – Ugliest Fighter Jet Ever Made
The Boeing X-32 is a concept demonstrator aircraft that was designed for the Joint Strike Fighter competition. It lost to the Lockheed Martin X-35 demonstrator, which was further developed into the Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II. Continue reading