C-UAS
The Rise of Hybrid UAS – Recognising an Evolving Threat
The most effective counter-UAV systems adopt a layered defence approach that integrates detection, command and control (C2) fusion and a spectrum of defeat mechanisms.
Military
Electronic Sub-Systems
UAV Navigation-Grupo Oesía Ensures Safe Cross-Domain Operation of Unmanned Platforms
By harnessing advanced technologies and leveraging collaborative efforts between unmanned systems, TICHE aims to mitigate the risks posed by landmines and Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), ultimately saving lives.
Tethered
Hoverfly Technologies and Overland AI Expand Collaboration to Deliver Integrated Air-Ground Unmanned Capabilities
Business
European Defence Agency Expands Capabilities of Airbus Capa-X Drone
Capa-X's propulsion system offers both CTOL (runway) and VTOL (confined area) capabilities. The adaptable wing configuration (short for speed, long for endurance) and versatile payload bay allow seamless integration of single or multi-sensor payloads.
Events
Task Force Hosts Industry Day to Strengthen C-sUAS Partnerships
The JIATF 401 C-sUAS Industry Day’s purpose is to foster transparency and communicate needs and challenges on c-sUAS strategies with our industry partners while providing participants with networking opportunities
OPA
DARPA’s New X-76: the Speed of a Jet, the Freedom of a Helicopter
The Speed and Runway Independent Technologies (SPRINT) project aims to design, build, and fly an X-plane to demonstrate the key technologies and integrated concepts that enable a transformational combination of aircraft speed and runway independence.
Events
British Company Tops Leaderboard for Pentagon’s Drone Dominance Program
Companies were scored based on Gauntlet I performance, military operator evaluations, and production and supply chain capabilities. The Drone Dominance Program selected the Top 11 performers to receive orders. The top 11 companies are finalists for prototype contracts.
AI
The Fourth Law Develops Autonomous Interceptor Drone Zerov-8
The system's standout feature is its autonomous detection, which allows it to identify targets at distances 2-3 times greater than comparable systems.
Military
US Strikes Iranian Drone Carrier
Admiral Brad Cooper, commander of US Central Command overseeing the Middle East, said: "In just the last few hours, we hit an Iranian drone carrier ship, roughly the size of a World War II aircraft carrier, and as we speak, it's on fire."
Military
Ukrainian Troops Halt use of AtlasPro Recon Drones
AltasPRO is a lightweight tri-copter unmanned system with 32 minutes of battery endurance. Its compact design makes it man-packable and is intended for use in nearly all weather conditions. Its communications are hardened, and encrypted, and allow for nearly 10-mile BVLOS missions.
Military
Pennsylvania Guard Team Wins Innovation Category at U.S. Army Drone Competition
Project R.E.D. (Recovery Exploitation Drone), used a drone equipped with AI-enabled object-recognition software to identify downed enemy or friendly drones and a robotic, 3D-printed, carbon fibre arm with a claw to grab the downed drone and fly it back for intel exploitation or repair.
Military
Danish Heavy Drone Armed with Twin .50 Cal Gun
The two semi-automatic .50 BMG (12.7 mm) rifles are both fed by a 10-round magazine, giving the drone a total ammunition capacity of 20 rounds. The system fires at a rate of approximately 25 rounds per minute. This low rate is due to the significant recoil generated by such a large caliber weapon.