Russia is facing a wave of destruction from a new quarter: small drones flown by partisan groups within its own borders and in occupied territory. The new weapons make existing security measures obsolete, and open up many new targets for large-scale sabotage. Continue reading
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Sky Power Launches Online Shop Including Engine Configurator
Sky Power International, one of the leading providers of innovative propulsion solutions for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV), has announced the launch of its new online shop. The new shop provides a user- friendly platform for customers worldwide. Continue reading
Thales Obtains First Design Verification Report for a Complete Drone System Ever Granted By EASA
Thales received the first full DVR ever granted by EASA to operate light UAS in medium risk, SAIL III. This DVR process set in place in April 2021 by the Agency aims at ensuring safe drone operations. Design Verification Report (DVR) is a new process set up by EASA1 to grant UAS design approvals for medium risk drone operations, today under the Specific Assurance Integrity Level (SAIL) III and IV. Continue reading
Ukraine Captures Russian ‘Barn’ Tank Modified Against Drone Threats
The Ukrainians call it a “barn” tank, a bizarre-looking Russian battlefield vehicle captured by Kyiv’s forces that shows how troops are trying to adapt to the constant threat of drone attacks. Continue reading
KONGSBERG Launches NOMADS Mobile Short-Range Air Defence System
Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace (KONGSBERG) has announced the launch of the National Manoeuvre Air Defence System (NOMADS), a highly mobile, ground-based air defence system designed to protect army manoeuvre units close to the frontline against increasingly complex aerial threats. Continue reading
AIR Unveils Unmanned ‘AIR ONE Cargo’ eVTOL for Logistics Market
AIR, an OEM of midsize eVTOLs, has announced its expansion into the cargo and logistics market with its new, unmanned AIR ONE Cargo eVTOL. In the last year the company has secured multiple deals to supply the unmanned version of its flagship eVTOL aircraft, AIR ONE, for cargo purposes. Continue reading
BAE Launches Tridon Mk2 at Eurosatory
BAE Systems is launching its next-generation 40mm anti-aircraft system, Tridon Mk2, at Eurosatory 2024, showcasing its unique capability to protect against ever-evolving aerial threats. Continue reading
DDC & Volatus to Collaborate on Commercializing Drone Nesting Stations
Drone Delivery Canada Corp. and Volatus Aerospace Corp. have announced the beginning of a collaboration to commercialize the Volatus Aerieport Drone Nesting Station in concert with DDC’s Remote Operations Center. This follows the announcement of their planned merger, initially disclosed on May 21st, and serves to illustrate the united strengths of both companies. Continue reading