C-UAS
-BlueHalo has announced the successful live fire demonstration of its Next-Generation C-UAS Missile (NGCM)–Freedom Eagle-1 (FE-1), addressing the critical need for munitions industrial base expansion to meet the rapidly evolving advanced aerial threats. “In light of recent global events, including activities in Europe, the Red
Loitering Munitions - One Way Effector (OWE)
Based on recently published images, it has been confirmed that Ukraine has begun deploying its new SETH drones, which feature a design similar to the Iranian-origin Shahed loitering munitions used by the Russian Armed Forces. According to local media reports, these new platforms are in the hands of the
C-UAS
Russian propaganda media, citing Mikhail Filippov, head of the Russian project Archangel, report that the project's specialists, who train unmanned aerial vehicle crews, have modified one of the kamikaze drones, increasing its speed several times. "We made a hybrid with a vertical takeoff, and then it switches
The Hellenic Armed Forces are set to receive four Patroller drones in the coming months, likely by summer, as part of a program valued at approximately €55 million. These unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) will be operated by the Army Aviation and are expected to enhance Greece’s surveillance capabilities over
Law Enforcement
Drones, or unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), have rapidly transformed policing, particularly tactical operations. Their ability to gather intelligence, provide aerial perspectives for situational awareness, and reduce risks to officers during high stakes searches and arrests has proven invaluable. Not only do UAS enhance safety for officers, but they also contribute
The Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) announced that four companies were awarded contracts for Artemis, a project to operationally evaluate long range, one way platforms. DIU is partnering with the Department of Defense Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition & Sustainment (A&S) to execute a FY24
Development of gun-armed drones is moving rapidly in Ukraine. In this video we're going to take a look at the latest development: a gun-armed fixed wing UAV, the ZigZag from Ukrainian manufacturer Sky Defenders. The first imagery of the ‘ZigZag’ UAV developed by Ukrainian drone manufacturer
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said on Friday that the Federal Aviation Administration plans to propose rules to expand use of drones for deliveries and other services. "We're in the stages of developing a rule to make sure we can give more authority and clarity to
Business
The United States Department of Defense has announced a contract with Northrop Grumman for the purchase of two additional MQ-4C Triton unmanned aerial vehicles. The agreement, valued at USD 267.2 million, will see the aircraft delivered to the US Navy's maritime aviation fleet by October 2028.
Propulsion
Combustion engines, the engines in gas-powered cars, only use a quarter of the fuel’s potential energy while the rest is lost as heat through exhaust. Now, a study published in ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces demonstrates how to convert exhaust heat into electricity. The researchers present a prototype
Testing
* General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. conducted its first flight test series of the Gray Eagle Extended Range (GE-ER) Unmanned Aircraft System using a Proliferated Low Earth Orbit (PLEO) satellite constellation for aircraft communications. Contracted by the U.S. Army, the flight tests began in January 2025 and mark a
Events
* Japan Drone 2025 / International Advanced air Mobility (IAAM) EXPO 2025, hosted by the Japan UAS Industrial Development Association (JUIDA), will be held from June 4 (Wednesday) to June 6 (Friday), 2025, in the Tokyo area. This exhibition, under the theme of "Contributing to the Creation of New Industries and