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A new anti-Israel hacktivist group called Cyber Isnaad Front (الجبهة الإسناد السيبرانية) claims to have compromised Israeli government, military, and private sector targets. While the group posts in Arabic and presents itself as independent, its behaviours align with known Iranian hacktivist fronts, suggesting the group has ties to the Iranian regime. Continue reading
– Hyundai Motor Company has completed the development of the IONIQ 9-based Seed Ball Drone Station to support forest restoration projects in Korea, following the launch of the IONIQ 5 Monitoring Drone Station in 2023. The new project will begin in Uljin, a region on Korea’s East Coast that was severely affected by widespread wildfires in 2022. Continue reading
Strong winds blamed for 427 drones falling into Yarra River during Women’s World Cup light show. Investigation finds wind conditions at 14 July 2023 event exceeded the drones’ capacity shortly after launch, triggering collisions and errors. Continue reading
Students from the University’s Team Bath Drones secured the title of grand champions during the UAS Challenge fly-off finals event, which was held at the BMFA Buckminster in the UK. Continue reading
In the rapidly evolving landscape of aerospace and unmanned systems technology, researchers continuously seek innovative materials and designs to enhance the safety, efficiency, and longevity of unmanned aerial vehicles. A groundbreaking development has emerged from a team led by Xu, Li, Tian, and colleagues, introducing a revolutionary “self-healing UAV skin” that not only prevents icing but also offers intelligent monitoring capabilities. Continue reading
The Ukrainian Unmanned Systems Forces have introduced an interactive browser game in which you have to find enemy equipment in real photos. It is a simple ‘simulator’ of the work of an aerial reconnaissance, the purpose of which is to attract people to the USF. Continue reading
South Korea is moving closer to deploying a next-generation unmanned aerial system designed to fly alongside its KF-21 Boramae fighter jet, aiming to expand the Republic of Korea Air Force’s (ROKAF) air combat capabilities through human-machine teaming. Continue reading
Ukraine is set to receive 33,000 artificial intelligence-powered drone guidance modules from the US-German software developer Auterion, under a new $50 million contract funded by the US Department of Defense. Continue reading