One-way attack drones are rewriting the rules of engagement by pitting low-cost threats against expensive air defences. Is there a way to balance the scales? Airbus’ Bird of Prey is a solution. Continue reading
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One-way attack drones are rewriting the rules of engagement by pitting low-cost threats against expensive air defences. Is there a way to balance the scales? Airbus’ Bird of Prey is a solution. Continue reading
The Department of War announced the award of two Joint Laser Weapon System (JLWS) Other Transaction Authority (OTA) agreements to advance the United States’ next-generation cruise missile and unmanned aerial system (UAS) defence architecture. Continue reading
This August, more than 100 teams will gather at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force to attempt to achieve unprecedented payload-to-weight ratios in vertical flight. Continue reading
Ukraine and Germany have signed an implementation agreement to jointly produce Ukrainian-designed BARS jet-powered strike drones, with Germany financing the initial production phase and all completed systems destined for Ukraine’s Defence Forces. Continue reading
Aurelius Systems announced a partnership with American Rheinmetall to accelerate the deployment of modern counter-drone capabilities for robotic combat vehicles used to automate supply distribution and ensure critical supplies reach the tactical edge. Continue reading
Quantum Cyber N.V., a Nasdaq-listed autonomous defence technology company assembling an AI-powered System-of-Systems platform for drone warfare, counter-UAS, and border security applications, has introduced the PHANTOM-950 – a long-range autonomous unmanned aerial system platform the Company is developing as a modular design intended to support government and defence customers across logistics, surveillance, communications relay, electronic warfare, humanitarian support, and other mission-specific applications.
EHang Holdings Limited (Nasdaq: EH) is described as an advanced air mobility (AAM) and urban air mobility (UAM) technology platform company. According to its public statements, EHang focuses on making safe, autonomous and eco-friendly air mobility accessible to a broad range of users by developing and manufacturing pilotless electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft and unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) systems. Continue reading
As drones continue to reshape the battlefield, Russia is introducing a new countermeasure: an anti-drone round that splits into three projectiles after firing to widen its engagement area. Continue reading