– Thales in the UK, under contract from the UK Government Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl), is promoting crewed-uncrewed integration, developing a system of systems digital twin environment for experimentation on the operation of Land Robotics and Autonomous Systems (RAS). Continue reading
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Kratos Completes Significant Milestone on Cost Optimized Limited-Life Turbofan Engine
– Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. announced that Kratos Turbine Technologies has successfully completed a ground test campaign of a Cost-Optimized, Limited-Life Turbofan Engine. The engine testing was managed by the Air Force Research Laboratory, Aerospace Systems Directorate, Turbine Engine Division (AFRL/RQT) under the Attritable Cost Optimized Limited Life Engine Technologies (ACOLLET) program. Continue reading
CNAS Releases Open Source Dataset on Drone Proliferation
The Center for a New American Security (CNAS) Drone Proliferation Dataset tracks global transfers of military-grade aerial drones, regardless of size and capability, between 1995 and September 1, 2023. It was created as part of a larger research project by the CNAS Defense Program that examined trends in drone proliferation and drone use in recent conflicts, as well as their likely effect on a potential future conflict over Taiwan. Continue reading
Aermatica3D Signs Agreement for Climate Change Management & Reforestation in Southwest Somalia
Aermatica3D was honoured to host the Minister of Environment and Climate Change of Southwest Somalia Mr. Dini Abdinur Mohamed at its headquarters in Colverde, Italy, marking a pivotal moment in the ongoing efforts to enhance environmental sustainability and climate change management through advanced drone technology. Continue reading
8,100 Drones Light Show in Shenzhen Sets New Guinness World Record
A stunning display of 8,100 drones lit up night sky over Shenzhen, China, setting a new Guinness World Record for the most drones flying simultaneously. Continue reading
Peregrine Rotary Wing UAS Conducts Initial Royal Navy Flying Trials from HMS Lancaster
In late August, 700X Naval Air Squadron conducted the first flying trials of the Peregrine RWAUS from HMS Lancaster in the Gulf of Oman. Continue reading
Ukraine Repurposes Quadcopter Drone to Fire Soviet-Era RPG-18 Anti-Tank Missiles
Ukraine has now developed a drone capable of firing anti-tank missiles, further advancing its innovative warfare techniques.The country has outfitted a quadcopter drone with a Soviet-era RPG-18 Mukha anti-tank missile launcher. Continue reading
Oshkosh Drone Show Highlights & BACKSTAGE Access
Take a look behind the scenes of the Oshkosh Drone Show and also see the highlights of the 2024 EAA Oshkosh Airshow. Continue reading