Events
A team of students from the University of Washington is developing self-charging drones that use AI to survey electrical lines to look for potential threats that could knock out power or spark a fire. The group is the winner of the $15,000 grand prize at the UW’s annual
News
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BVLOS
* Quantum Systems, the German-Ukrainian supplier of unmanned aerial intelligence solutions, has announced a strategic cooperation and investment agreement with Frontline, a Ukrainian company specializing in military robotic systems. This cooperation marks a significant step in Euro-Ukrainian defense industry integration. The agreement was signed on April 9th under the chairmanship of
Weapons Systems
A new video has surfaced showcasing the “Solist,” a multi-purpose tactical missile system developed by Russia’s КЭМЗ concern, raising questions about its capabilities and potential role in ongoing conflicts. The footage, recently released by the developers, highlights design details and demonstrates the system’s use against armored vehicles and
Testing
After performing an autonomous barrel roll on May 31, 2024, Bayraktar TB2 has now broken new ground in global aviation by successfully completing an autonomous spin recovery manoeuvre. Achievement During test flights, the Bayraktar TB2 UCAV successfully completed an autonomous spin recovery manoeuvre The aircraft was deliberately put into a
Patents
– A2Z Drone Delivery, Inc., an American aerospace and engineering company, has announced it has been granted U.S. Patent No. 12,258,153 B2 for its portfolio of A2Z AirDocks. Granted on March 25, 2025, the patent covers a novel method for automatically recharging commercial drone systems from an elevated
Weapons Systems
* BAE Systems’ Advanced Precision Kill (APK) guidance kit for the Hydra 70 unguided rocket is getting an evolutionary iteration as the company works towards defeating the interceptor-to-threat cost ratio and UAS threat. It was on display at the Sea Air Space 2025 conference in National Harbor, Maryland. Dave Smialek, Director
C-UAS
The Indian Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) on Sunday (April 13, 2025) announced the successful trial of a Mk-II(A) Laser- Directed Energy Weapon (DEW) system “mastering the technology of disabling missiles, drones and smaller projectiles.” The success has put India in the exclusive and limited club of nations,
Testing
* Turkish Aerospace Industries has tested its ANKA III stealth combat drone by launching a Super Şimşek jet-powered decoy, designed to mimic fighter jets and deceive enemy radar, marking progress in Turkey’s effort to pair unmanned systems with piloted aircraft during combat missions, the company announced on X . The test
C-UAS
* Epirus has announced the introduction of Leonidas H2O, a, high-energy, high-power microwave (HPM) system developed to counter boat motors, unmanned surface vessels (USV) and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV). The system is built using the scalable Leonidas energy-based, high-power microwave technology platform. Leonidas H2O demonstrated effectivity against vessel motors at record
Transport
* Near Earth Autonomy Inc., Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, was awarded an $11,499,839 firm-fixed-price contract to design, develop and conduct a demonstration of heavy vertical takeoff and landing systems. Bids were solicited via the internet with one received. Work locations and funding will be determined with each order, with an estimated
News
* UAV Navigation-Grupo Oesía, a respected European manufacturer of guidance, navigation, and control systems for unmanned platforms, has collaborated with its client PRIMOCO UAV to obtain the STANAG 4703 certification of the One 150 UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) from Primoco UAV SE. This milestone marks the first time that an unmanned