Military
Iran's Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) released performance specifications for the Shahed-136 one-way attack unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) when it displayed one publicly for the first time in an exhibition in Qom from 13 May. The poster behind the UAV said it has a range of 2,500
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Nokia announced a first-of-its-kind contract with Belgian telecom operator Citymesh to supply its Nokia Drone Networks platform with 70 Drone-in-a-Box (DiaB) units. This is enough to blanket Belgium with a 5G automated drone grid that informs and speeds resource mobilization in emergency events. Branded SENSE by Citymesh, the 70 drones
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DroneUp, a Walmart - backed startup competing alongside Amazon and others in the nascent drone delivery market, is cutting jobs across the company, CNBC has learned. The Virginia-based company began informing staffers of the layoffs on the morning of May15th, according to two people who lost their jobs and asked
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A groundbreaking aircraft being designed for the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency now has an experimental designation—the X-65. DARPA announced the “X” designation on its social media accounts May 15, a little less than five months after announcing its selection of Boeing subsidiary Aurora Flight Sciences to produce a
Military
Following delivery of the first two MQ-9A Unmanned Aircraft Systems that were procured upon the successful completion of a Company-Owned Company-Operated (COCO) Deployment Contract, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. and the U.S. Marine Corps are celebrating the delivery of the first new-build MQ-9A Extended Range (ER) UAS to Naval
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Chinese drones are leading the global market, but hidden “watchdog” technology is in place to limit their use in attacks on China. A source close to the military said all Chinese combat and reconnaissance drones had been designed and developed to recognise an “electric geofence” encircling the borders of China’
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A secret underground drone base of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards (IRGC) has been uncovered by an Israeli security think tank. The location in the southwest of Iran was revealed by Alma center, a non-profit research organization which focuses on the security challenges on Israel's northern borders. The UAV
Military
AeroVironment has begun producing the latest Jump 20 tactical drones for Ukraine. The company's CEO, Wahid Nawabi, said the drones, which are the company's most advanced technology, will be sent to the Ukrainian Armed Forces as soon as the government is ready. The company has already
C-UAS
Australian company Electro Optic Systems (EOS) has launched its Australian made counter-unmanned aircraft system (C-UAS) named the “Slinger”. Assistant Minister for Defence, the Hon Matt Thistlethwaite MP, who officially launched the innovative local technology, said that he continued to be impressed by the world-leading capability of Australia’s defence industry.
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There are probably few things as terrifying as being hunted at night by a foe who can see in the dark—especially when you can’t. It can leave exposed personnel at the mercy of distant snipers, armored vehicles, or even tiny grenade-armed drones hovering overhead. This is a common
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A heat-reflective poncho for the Ukrainian Armed Forces was developed in Rivne. In addition to shielding from the thermal imager, the cape also protects against water and wind, says one of the developers, Serhiy Smalyuk. The product was tested in the field and received a patent for it. Serhii Smalyuk,
Propulsion
Whilst the commercial drone industry continues to expand, key issues surrounding the safety, integration and noise pollution of unmanned aircraft are failing to be addressed. Founded in 2022, British company Greenjets Limited is capitalising on these industry shortcomings with their family of breakthrough electric jet engines. On May 10th, Greenjets