Chinese scientists say they have developed a new type of war drone unlike any ever seen on the battlefield. At first glance, it resembles a consumer-grade Chinese DJI multirotor. However, once it reaches the target airspace it can split in the blink of an eye into two, three or even six smaller drones, depending on what is needed in battle. Continue reading
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‘Flying IEDs’: Combatant Commanders Tell Congress Small Drones Are a Big Problem
Russia is producing more than 100 Iranian-designed drones a week for its ongoing war in Ukraine, a top U.S. military commander told Congress, providing a fresh example of how small drones are changing modern warfare across the globe. Continue reading
GA-ASI Adds New Capabilities to its Predator Mission Trainer
In a move that will be welcomed by many of its international customers, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. has installed enhanced operating software into its Predator Mission Trainer (PMT) simulator that resides at GA-ASI’s Flight Test & Training Center (FTTC) in Grand Forks, North Dakota. Continue reading
QinetiQ Reports First Successful Flights of New Rattler Supersonic Target
QinetiQ, in partnership with the United States Department of Defense and White Sands Missile Range High Energy Laser Systems Test Facility (HELSTF), announces the successful flights of the first two Rattler Supersonic Target MkIs. Continue reading
Wendy’s Drones Begin Airdropping Biggie Bags on Virginia
Wendy’s is starting a new drone delivery program in Christiansburg, Virginia on Thursday, where residents will be able to choose airflight as an option on DoorDash. Autonomous drones from Wing will fly 65 mph while holding Bacanotors, Frosties, and other items before gently dropping them onto the front lawn of a customer. Continue reading
Firestorm Labs Gets $12.5M Seed Funding Led by Lockheed Martin Ventures
Firestorm Labs, a California-based Unmanned Aerial System manufacturer that is leading the charge in expeditionary additive manufacturing has announced $12.5M in seed investment by Lockheed Martin Ventures and prominent defense investors. Continue reading
FA-50 Golden Eagle – The Cheapest Most Powerful Fighter in Existence
In the heart of the Philippines, the rugged tropical landscape echoed with the thunderous roar of engines. Two FA-50 Golden Eagles, South Korea’s latest fighter, streak across the horizon on their way to their objective: a hostile base full of radical Islamic insurgents. Continue reading
GA-ASI Tests Sonobuoy Dispensing System with MQ-9B SeaGuardian
On Feb. 27, 2024, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc., in cooperation with the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), conducted a series of tests on GA-ASI’s Sonobuoy Dispensing System (SDS) using the MQ-9B SeaGuardian Unmanned Aircraft System on the U.S. Navy’s W-291 test range in southern California. Continue reading