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The first Belgian aircrew has completed training to operate the world’s leading remotely piloted aircraft (RPA): the MQ-9B SkyGuardian. General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), designer and developer of the MQ-9B, provided the extensive aircrew training that culminated at GA-ASI’s Desert Horizon test facility in El Mirage, California,
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A nationwide analysis of drone activity led by researchers at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University documents increasing growth in the use of drones and reveals “hot spots” where the risk of a mid-air collision with manned aircraft may be higher. The study, which was conducted for the Federal Aviation Administration, provided critical
Loitering Munitions - One Way Effector (OWE)
* L3Harris Technologies debuted a pack of launched effects vehicles, demonstrating the company’s ability to respond to the U.S. Department of Defense’s urgent need for advanced, capable and affordable munitions it can employ across services and domains. Red Wolf and Green Wolf are the first in L3Harris’ expanding
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* SPRIN-D, the German Agency for Disruptive Innovations that finances new and emerging technologies, has launched a counter-unmanned aerial systems (C-UAS) challenge. The aim is to develop a fully autonomous C-UAS system that neutralises small and micro UAVs precisely, in real time and without collateral damage. It should be able to
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The United States has unveiled its own low-cost combat drone, designed to rival Iran’s widely used Shahed-136 loitering munition, in a push to expand affordable airpower options for modern battlefields. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth on Wednesday reviewed the new Low-Cost Uncrewed Combat Attack System (LUCAS) during a display
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Ukrainian forces have for the first time captured Russian troops without the use of infantry, relying solely on drones and ground-based robotic systems, Ukraine's 3rd Separate Assault Brigade said on July 9. "For the first time in history: Russian soldiers surrendered to the 3rd Assault Brigade'
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The U.S. Department of Homeland Security just published a TechNote outlining the framework for the procurement of authorised equipment for Drone as First Responder systems. In an emergency, a fast response saves lives. Unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) or 'drones' have become a critical tool for providing real-time
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The Pentagon has announced sweeping new changes intended to surge the fielding of small drones, including weaponized types, across the entire U.S. military. Most notably, certain types of smaller unmanned aerial systems (UAS) will now be treated as “consumables,” more akin to hand grenades and other kinds of ammunition,
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When Anton Wass founded Stark Future, his goal wasn’t to break into the defense industry — it was to build a better motorcycle. “We started this company to create an electric motorcycle that outperforms the best gas bikes in every category,” Wass said. However, the unintended outcome of that mission,
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In a demonstration of multi-domain versatility, the Turkish drone manufacturer Baykar has achieved a milestone by proving that its AI-powered Kemankeş 1 loitering munition can engage airborne threats, not just ground targets. This unprecedented capability was showcased when the Kemankeş 1 was launched from the Bayraktar Akıncı UCAV and successfully
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Lightning is one of the natural phenomena that causes great damage to human society. Although various lightning countermeasures have been implemented for critical infrastructure, including the NTT Group's communications facilities, lightning damage has not been eliminated even today, and the damage is estimated to be 100 to 200
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On June 30, 2025, the DGA (Direction générale de l'armement - the French Government defence procurement and technology agency) notified Harmattan AI, the company that won the European tender, of a contract to acquire combat drones aimed at strengthening the army's equipment. The notification of this