C-UAS
During a recent visit to St. Petersburg, Russian President Vladimir Putin’s personal security team was spotted with what appears to be a newly developed FPV drone designed specifically for countering hostile unmanned aerial systems. The presence of the drone, visibly carried by a member of the presidential protection unit,
News
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
Agriculture
* 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
Accidents
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. Strong winds have been blamed for more than 400 drones falling from the
Events
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. * A record 32 universities took part in the final fly-off event * Diverse list of entrants, including students from Estonia,
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”
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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. "Drone reconnaissance
AI
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. A recent demonstration video from Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) showcased a conceptual
Business
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. According to Financial Times, Auterion CEO Lorenz Meier confirmed that deliveries of the Skynode S modules will be completed
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Chinese-made engines are being covertly shipped via front companies to a state-owned drone manufacturer in Russia, labeled as 'industrial refrigeration units' to avoid detection in the wake of Western sanctions, according to three European security officials and documents reviewed by Reuters. The shipments have allowed Russian weapons-maker IEMZ
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DJI barely sells drones in the United States anymore. The shelves are bare; resellers are jacking up prices. It appears an unofficial ban at US customs is to blame. But on Amazon, you can now buy a drone that’s a a dead ringer for the DJI Mini 4 Pro
Weapons Systems
* General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) and General Atomics Integrated Intelligence, Inc. (GA-Intelligence) successfully completed a groundbreaking demonstration on July 8, integrating technologies across multiple affiliates to showcase long-range kill chain effects, including an autonomous air-to-air engagement. The flight integrated local and global sensor fusion to deliver real-time situational awareness