Modularity is a key area of interest as the U.S. Air Force formulates its latest set of requirements for a successor to the MQ-9 Reaper, according to General John Lamontagne, the service’s Vice Chief of Staff. Continue reading
DSLRPros to Distribute Terra Drone Indoor Inspection Drone Terra Xross 1 in the USA
Terra Drone Corporation, a global supplier of drone and Urban Air Mobility (UAM) technology, has announce d a strategic distribution partnership for its indoor inspection drone, “Terra Xross 1,” with DSLRPros. Based in the United States, DSLRPros is a premier provider of professional drone solutions, renowned for delivering end-to-end UAV lifecycle support to public safety, infrastructure, and enterprise sectors. Continue reading
WRAP Unveils Plans for Drone-Based Non-Lethal Response Payloads
Wrap Technologies, Inc., a global supplier of Non-Lethal Response (“NLR”) and public safety technology, has unveiled plans to expand its drone payload and autonomous response initiatives with the development of directional light, laser dazzler, and sensory deterrence capabilities designed for deployment from unmanned systems. Continue reading
Swarmer to Lead Development of a Deployable Drone Interceptor System
Swarmer Inc., a drone autonomy software company which has supported more than 100,000 real-world combat missions in Ukraine since April 2024, announced a collaboration with three other battle-proven companies to provide an end-to-end solution to intercept unmanned threats at a fraction of the cost of surface-to-air missiles currently being used for site defence. Continue reading
Whistleblowers Reveal Severed Fingers and 50 Crashes During Shield AI V-Bat Testing
A year ago, Ryan Tseng, then CEO of U.S. defence-tech startup Shield AI, said the company had addressed safety concerns surrounding its V-BAT drone after a U.S. Navy official suffered partially severed fingers during a test. Continue reading
US Brings MQ-1 Predators Back into Service After Loss of 50+ MQ-9 Reapers
The U.S. Armed Forces have confirmed the downing of an MQ-1 drone in combat during engagements with Iranian forces on May 30-31, with the statement widely interpreted by analysts as an indication that the MQ-1 Predator drone has been brought back into service in a limited capacity. Continue reading
Laser Photonics’ Laser Shield Anti-Drone System Selected by Department of War
Laser Photonics Corporation, a global supplier of laser systems for industrial and defense applications, together with Fonon Technologies, an affiliated company within the LASE Group of Companies, has announced that its Laser Shield Anti-Drone (LSAD) system has been selected by the Department of War under the Mission Engineering and Integration Activity (MEIA) Vulcan Call for Solutions. Continue reading
AV to Expand Advanced Production Capabilities in Dayton Area
AeroVironment, Inc. has announced plans to invest $15 million to expand advanced production capabilities in Greene County, Ohio, near Dayton. Continue reading