Laser Dazzler Blinds Drone Sensors in Breakthrough C-UAS Technology Trials
Controlled tests measured electro-optical sensor saturation and visual-acquisition denial across two UAV platforms
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UK Royal Navy Launches Strike Drone at Sea in Landmark Trials
Already tested extensively during land exercises, the autonomous drone was taken to sea to explore how it could be operated from a ship. Pre-programmed to fly to a specific target, the system was flown from a launcher installed on the ship’s deck.
U.S. Sea Drones Strike Iran Naval Base
Three Corsair unmanned surface vessels hit the port at Bandar Abbas Naval Base, marking the first time American forces have employed sea drones in combat operations.
RIMPAC Tests Drones Made from Volcanic-Rock Fibre in Hawaii
A resilient, 3D-printable compound such as Eclipse X9 has the potential to “reshape military logistics and expeditionary manufacturing and maritime sustainment” because of its strength and the plentiful nature of basalt throughout the island nations of the Pacific
MQ-25A Stingray Completes Second Test Flight
The milestone further validates the unmanned aerial refueller’s flight controls and performance capabilities.