When Russian jamming neutered the recon drones flown by a group of Ukrainian special operators near Dnipro in August, they turned to a new solution: V-BAT drones built to withstand the massive electronic interference used by both sides in the war in Ukraine. Continue reading
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CENTUM Announces Next-Gen Lifeseeker SAR Technology
– CENTUM launched the next generation of its Lifeseeker airborne phone location system at European Rotors 2024 in Amsterdam . The latest features and enhancements will make it easier and faster for Search and Rescue teams to find casualties in even the most challenging terrain. Continue reading
Northrop YA-9 – The Super Armoured Aircraft that was Impossible to Take Down
American soldiers were surrounded by the enemy deep in the heart of Vietnam. Their time was running out with every second wasted, but the thick jungle canopy and the treetops made it difficult for conventional aircraft to assist them. Continue reading
Ukraine and Lithuania Sign MoU to Produce Drones, Electronic Warfare
Ukraine and Lithuania signed a defense industry memorandum of understanding, Defense Minister Rustem Umerov said on November 4. Continue reading
B-21 Raider Bomber – Drone Mothership ?
The B-21 Raider is set to reshape U.S. air strategy, potentially replacing not only older bombers but also the role of manned fighters. With advancing A2/AD threats, the B-21 may become a stealthy “mothership” for drones, able to project power while leveraging its versatility in a system of systems approach. Continue reading
Indian Firm Breaks 5 Guinness World Records with a 5,500 Drone Light Show
– BotLab Dynamics’ recent Amaravati Drone Summit 2024 was held in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, India on October 22, where 5 Guinness World Records were broken with a display of 5,500 drones in a single show. Continue reading
NYPD to Equip Some Cruisers with Drones
The NYPD’s Drone as First Responder program is expanding to equip some police vehicles with drones, allowing officers to deploy them directly from patrol cars as needed. Continue reading
Spiking the Guns: Precision Drone Strikes Destroy Russian Artillery
Ukraine claims to have destroyed vast amounts of Russian artillery, sometimes as many as 60 pieces in one day, with the current total topping 20,000. This figure, double the number of tanks claimed destroyed, may seem hard to credit. Continue reading