The U.S. House of Representatives voted on Monday to bar new drones from Chinese drone manufacturer DJI from operating in the United States, one of a series of measures aimed at China that lawmakers are considering this week. Continue reading
Russian Tanks Wear Rubber Against Kamikaze Drones
In the latest of an array of solutions that have been used to shield tanks against drone attacks on Ukraine’s battlefield, Russia is repurposing rubber mats.The Russian Ministry of Defense’s TV channel, TVZvezda reported a new batch of T-90 tanks being transported by train from Uralvagonzavod, Russia’s main tank manufacturer. Continue reading
FAA Accepts Vantis for Safety Mitigation for Recurring BVLOS Operations
The Northern Plains UAS Test Site (NPUASTS), a North Dakota state agency, announced that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has signed a Letter of Acceptance (LOA) for the use of Vantis as a safety mitigation for beyond-visual line-of-sight (BVLOS) drone operations. Continue reading
Ukraine War’s Tactical Teachings Lead to PGZ’s Creation of T.U.R.T.L.E Mine-Laying Drone.
The T.U.R.T.L.E quadcopter drone, developed by Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa (PGZ), is an advanced unmanned aerial system designed for precise mine-laying operations across various environments. Introduced at the MSPO 2024 international defense industry exposition, it represents a significant evolution in the military’s capability to employ autonomous technologies for minefield management. Continue reading
BAE Systems Acquires Electronic Warfare Company Kirintec
– BAE Systems has acquired Kirintec, an innovative UK cyber and electromagnetic activities (CEMA) company, which specialises in counter-Improvised Explosive Devices (IED), counter-Uncrewed Air Systems (UAS) and electronic warfare products and solutions. Continue reading
MARSS Celebrates 8-Year Partnership with Echodyne
At the SOFEX exhibition, MARSS celebrated its long partnership with Echodyne – one of the world’s most trusted radar providers for CUAS, situational awareness and safer solutions. MARSS has worked with Echodyne for over eight years, being one of its original test partners for its first commercial products. Continue reading
EASA Launches Public Consultation for Proposals on Drone Airworthiness and Certification
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has published Notice of Proposed Amendment (NPA) 2024-06 to consult aviation stakeholders and citizens on draft proposals for the initial and continuing airworthiness of certified unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). Continue reading
Ukraine Develops New Combat Drone for Precision Bombing
A Ukrainian development team has developed a new combat drone designed to enhance the capabilities of the country’s defense forces. The unmanned aerial vehicle, named REX, was created by Armadrone in response to the operational needs and combat experience of Ukrainian military personnel, according to a Facebook post by the Brave Inventors platform. Continue reading