During World War 2, England desperately needed a replacement for the Hawker Hurricane fighter to maintain aerial superiority over the English Channel. Without such an advantage, it would be impossible to set the stage for D-day and the eventual liberation of France. Continue reading
Brazil’s Radaz and SkyDrones Integrate their Products
Brazilian companies Radaz and SkyDrones are finalizing the integration of their products. Radaz is the developer and producer of the tri-band radar system called Explorer and Keeper RD 350, and SkyDrones develops and produces the Pelicano R3 RPAS. Continue reading
Raytheon Demonstrates Swarm Technology in DARPA Field Exercise
Raytheon Intelligence & Space, a Raytheon Technologies business, recently supported the fifth OFFensive Swarm-Enabled Tactics, or OFFSET, DARPA program field exercise. Using integrated swarm technology developed by a Raytheon BBN-led team, a single operator successfully controlled a swarm—composed of 130 physical drone platforms and 30 simulated drone platforms—both indoors and outdoors in an urban setting. Continue reading
Smart Shooter Adds Assault Weapon to Drone
Israeli small arms manufacturer Smart Shooter has unveiled an armed drone capable of downing static and flying objects, including other drones. Continue reading
First Customer for Leonardo’s Mirach 100/5 V2 Target Drone
A contract for 10 drones is the first for the Mirach 100/5 V2, which features new engines, advanced new avionics and enhanced reliability. The Mirach 100/5 V2 will accurately simulate hostile aircraft and incoming missiles during training exercises, allowing Armed Forces to train with radars and weapon systems in realistic scenarios. Continue reading
Drones Sow 300,000 Wild Sidr Seeds Near Riyadh
The Authority for the Development of Vegetation Cover at King Abdulaziz Royal Reserve in Riyadh has deployed drones for the dispersal of 300,000 seeds of wild Sidr over large areas in Fayyad Al-Summan region. This is part of the authority’s afforestation campaign titled “Let’s make it green.” Continue reading
Joby’s Second Prototype Gets FAA and USAF Airworthiness Approvals
California-based Joby Aviation’s second pre-production prototype aircraft has been granted airworthiness approvals. Continue reading
500 Drones at ELEVATE Sydney SkyShow
Hundreds of drones took to the night sky above Sydney’s iconic harbour in the first days of 2022, as a part of the six-day ELEVATE Sydney festival, organised by Destination NSW. Continue reading