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
THALES and Ukraine to Launch Anti-Drone Missile Production
– THALES Belgium has signed a memorandum of cooperation with a Ukrainian defense enterprise on the joint production of missiles to counter enemy UAVs. Continue reading
Boeing and US Navy Simulate MQ-25 Carrier Recovery Using F-35 Automated Landing System
The US Navy (USN) has logged another milestone on its path to fielding its first aircraft carrier-based uncrewed aerial vehicle. In conjunction with airframer Boeing, the service completed a simulated landing of the developmental Boeing MQ-25 Stingray autonomous refueller jet aboard an aircraft carrier using an automated recovery system. Continue reading
Griffon’s Valiant Relies on Volz Servos
Highest reliability, when it matters most: Griffon Aerospace, an advanced aerospace systems company since 1995, trusts on Volz Servos for the control surfaces and rotor tilt of its innovative hybrid-electric Valiant reconnaissance and surveillance UAV. Continue reading