Loitering Munitions - One Way Effector (OWE)
Germany is reportedly set to begin large-scale deliveries of suicide drones to Ukraine. These drones possess high autonomy under electronic warfare conditions and can effectively strike targets at significant distances. This was reported by the German newspaper Bild, citing its sources and statements from Defense Minister Boris Pistorius, calling the
Loitering Munitions - One Way Effector (OWE)
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un guided a test of suicide drones and ordered a mass production of the aerial weapon, saying the introduction of such drones around the world requires an urgent update of military theory. Kim had previously supervised the test of suicide drones, earlier in the year
Military
-AeroVironment has announced a powerful suite of software updates, called Project GOLD, that elevate the battlefield effectiveness of its Puma 3 AE and Puma LE, in contested environments. The new updates bolster the Puma uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) to maintain reliable navigation and mission performance even when GNSS and communications
Events
At the Milipol Qatar Summit, China's ZIYAN, alongside local partner MANNAI Corp, highlighted emerging security trends and unveiled an intelligent, cost-effective UAS platform tailored to evolving industry needs. ZIYAN participated in the Milipol Qatar Summit & Exhibition 2024, one of the foremost worldwide stages for security technology and
Testing
* General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. logged another aviation milestone on Nov. 12, 2024, when its Gray Eagle STOL aircraft took off from a South Korean warship and landed at a ground base – the first-ever such mission for an aircraft of this type. Working with our GA-ASI’s in-country partner, Hanwha
News
The first example of China’s mysterious CH-7 stealthy flying-wing drone seems to have been revealed, although with a somewhat different look compared to previous mockups, and a very impressive size. This points to China’s accelerated efforts to develop low-observable, long-endurance drones and while this one appears to be
Military
Russia is reportedly working on a new and enigmatic drone under the auspices of Rostec subsidiary United Aircraft Corporation. This new project, dubbed the Unmanned Transport Module, is being developed for air-launch from under the wings of the Su-57 Felon, Russia’s flagship fifth-generation stealth fighter. The concept for this
Military
Ukrainian developers of unmanned systems have presented their solutions to the Ukrainian government and military to replace Chinese Mavic drones. Footage from the event was released by the Minister of Strategic Industries, Herman Smetanin. This weekend, the Ministry of Strategic Industries organized a demonstration for 8 Ukrainian manufacturers of tactical
Commercial
Drones that have the ability to scan zebras like barcodes are set to be used to help track animals in the wild as part of a conservation project in Kenya. The aerial machines, which have the ability to capture the veins in an animal's ear from 120 metres
News
Defendant Illegally Transferred Hundreds of Thousands of Dual-Use Semiconductors to Sanctioned Russian Entities with Ties to the Military and Intelligence Agencies. Ilya Khan, 66, a national of the United States, Israel, and Russia, pleaded guilty on November 7th. to conspiracy to violate the Export Control Reform Act for his role
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* Lockheed Martin’s Skunk Works advanced projects division has put forward a new notional vision for a stealthy pilot-optional aerial refueling tanker. This comes as the U.S. Air Force is refining requirements for a future Next Generation Air-Refueling System (NGAS) ‘system of systems’ and amid serious concerns about how
Testing
The U.S. Navy tested its Unmanned Carrier Aviation Mission Control Station’s (UMCS) ability to command an unmanned aircraft in flight for the first time Nov. 5, paving the way for future unmanned aviation operations. As part of an effort to advance technology for future Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA)