Targets
Kratos and U.S. Army Integrate Kratos J85 Engine into Kratos Firejet Drone System
New, Leading Technology Engine Configuration of Firejet is First-to-Market Tactical Jet UAS in the High-Performance, Affordable sub-$500,000 Class
Editor
Loitering Munitions - One Way Effector (OWE)
Rheinmetall Gets Multi-Billion Loitering Munition Contract from German Army
Rheinmetall to supply the Bundeswehr with large quantities of FV-014 loitering munition. Framework contract worth billions, with an initial call-off of around €300m
Propulsion
Kraus Hamdani Demonstrates Extended-Endurance UAS Flight Using Wireless Power Beaming
During the flight, the laser-based system delivered nearly one kilowatt of power to the K1000ULE at altitudes up to 5,000 feet, maintaining Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities and communications in real-time.
Video
Grumman A-6 Intruder - the Plane that Looked Terrible but Performed Perfectly
The Intruder’s story didn’t end in Vietnam. It kept flying through Lebanon, Libya, and Desert Storm, evolving from a blunt all-weather bomber into one of the Navy’s most reliable precision-strike aircraft.
Military
President Zelenskyy Showcased over 50 Types of Ukrainian Weapons
“Our missiles, our unmanned systems, our interceptors, attack and naval drones, reconnaissance systems, artillery, our ammunition, armoured vehicles, robotic platforms, and much more. They prove that “Made in Ukraine” is synonymous with effectiveness and strength”
Weapons Systems / Lasers
AV Successfully Demonstrates LOCUST Laser Weapon System Aboard USS George H.W. Bush
Military
Ukraine Captures a Russian Position using only Ground Robots and Drones
Drone technology has become vital to Ukraine's fight against Russia's invasion, with Zelenskyy last month saying that drones were responsible for 90% of Russia's front-line losses.
3D Printing
US Tests Drone Delivered Bunker Busting Warhead
The live-fire demonstration of the Bunker Rupture and Kinetic Explosive Round (BRAKER), comes only weeks after the initial design and rapid prototyping of the system, showcasing the Army's accelerated approach to innovation in the face of evolving threats.
AI
GA-ASI Selected by US Navy for Collaborative Autonomy Mission Planning and Debrief Project
This project advances operationally scalable autonomy by delivering enterprise mission planning, trusted AI governance, and accelerated digital validation to support Autonomous Combat Aircraft.
C-UAS
Sweden to Supply Ukraine with Advanced Counter-Shahed Systems
The Tridon Mk2 is a versatile air defence system combining high effectiveness, broad applicability, and low operating costs. The system is capable of simultaneously countering multiple threats, including strike and reconnaissance UAVs, aircraft, helicopters, and cruise missiles.
Interceptor
Russia Develops New Lys-2 Interceptor Drones with Automatic Target Acquisition
Russian Lys-2 interceptor drones have begun to be deployed to the front in large numbers.
eVTOL
First Flight for AIR's Heavy-Lift VTOL UAS
Designed for real-world logistics, this Smart Aircraft is the world’s largest Co-axial quadcopter drone. It is capable of carrying up to 550 lbs of payload, enabling fast, flexible, and reliable delivery across defense, commercial, and humanitarian missions.