Business
Skydio to Invest $3.5 Bn to Expand U.S. Manufacturing
Skydio's commitment is an investment in American drone dominance, powered by rapidly growing demand for autonomous flying robots that serve America's critical industries.
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AI
Baykar Unveils AI-Powered Kamikaze Drones and Loitering Munitions
The next-generation K2 Kamikaze UAV and Sivrisinek loitering munition unveiled the combat concept of the future during a demonstration held in Keşan. The tests showcased AI-supported swarm autonomy, GNSS-independent navigation, automatic target detection, and strike capabilities.
Military
SOUTHCOM Establishes Autonomous Warfare Command
SOUTHCOM is one of the nation’s six geographically focused unified commands. The command is responsible for U.S. defense and security cooperation with partner nations in the Caribbean, Central America and South America, as well as U.S. military operations in the region.
Testing
Schiebel Completes First CAMCOPTER S-100 Acceptance Milestone for Greek Navy
“This milestone marks an important step in the introduction of the CAMCOPTER S-100 with the Hellenic Navy,” said Hans Georg Schiebel, Chairman of the Schiebel Group.
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
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.