Business
Leveraging their respective competencies, the three entities will capitalize on their synergies and expertise to market together. The AREX ZMU 03/05 turret will be armed with Thales Belgium unguided and guided rockets. AREX ZMU unmanned turrets are distinguished by their modular design. These systems, engineered and made in Poland,
UAM/UTM
NextNorth Air Mobility,Lda, an airline specializing in air taxis, and FlyNow Aviation GmbH, a developer of modular electric eCopters, have announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly advance Urban Air Mobility (UAM) solutions, with a focus on the Middle Eastern region. This MoU is a
Propulsion
Sky Power International, one of the leading providers of innovative propulsion solutions for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV), has announced the launch of its new online shop. The new shop provides a user- friendly platform for customers worldwide. The new online shop has been developed to meet the growing needs of
Regulations
Thales received the first full DVR ever granted by EASA to operate light UAS in medium risk, SAIL III. This DVR process set in place in April 2021 by the Agency aims at ensuring safe drone operations. Design Verification Report (DVR) is a new process set up by EASA1 to
Loitering Munitions - One Way Effector (OWE)
Ukraine unveiled a new 'Bulava' kamikaze drone at the Eurosatory 2024 international exhibition in Paris. Defence Express said the Bulava is an analogue to a Russian “Lancet” unmanned aerial vehicle. UAC, the Ukrainian-Czech company, showed the drone, also known as a Mace loitering munition, at the National Association
Launchers
A new REVOLVER launcher system, designed to fit within the cargo compartment of the Boeing C-17 Globemaster III, has been unveiled, showcasing unprecedented capabilities in deploying Boeing X-51A Waverider hypersonic cruise missiles. This state-of-the-art launcher features two sequentially installed drums and an advanced electromagnetic catapult mechanism, enabling the rapid launch
First Responders
Axon, the global public safety technology leader, and Skydio, a U.S. drone manufacturer and specialist in autonomous flight, have announced the launch of an end-to-end offering for drones in public safety, including a scalable Drone as First Responder (DFR) solution. Drone as First Responder allows agencies to deploy remotely
Military
The Ukrainians call it a "barn" tank, a bizarre-looking Russian battlefield vehicle captured by Kyiv's forces that shows how troops are trying to adapt to the constant threat of drone attacks. The vehicle, built from a ramshackle, rusted T-62 tank, was modified to have a boxy
VTOL
The array of possibilities unmanned aerial systems (UAS) bring to vertical lift operations is generating increasing interest. The United States Marine Corps (USMC) is convinced, awarding Airbus US Space & Defense Inc a contract to develop an unmanned variant of the UH-72 Lakota. Senior Manager, Business Development and Strategy, Carl
C-UAS
Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace (KONGSBERG) has announced the launch of the National Manoeuvre Air Defence System (NOMADS), a highly mobile, ground-based air defence system designed to protect army manoeuvre units close to the frontline against increasingly complex aerial threats. NOMADS has been developed for the Norwegian Army and is tailor-made
Drone Light Shows
The 2024 World Intelligence Expo's logo and tech marvels come alive in a mesmerizing aerial display in China's Tianjin. A thousand drones were used to produce this performance. [embed]https://www.youtube.com/shorts/gKAW8VFj6MY?feature=share[/embed] Source: New China
Business
The Schiebel Group is strengthening its European footprint by establishing Schiebel Aéronaval SAS in Toulon, France. The CAMCOPTER S-100 has been in service with the French Ministry of Armed Forces since 2012. In order to more closely support this successful partnership and meet the operational requirements of the Armed