Russian engineers are planning to modernize BMP-3 infantry fighting vehicles by equipping them with mini-drones, thereby enhancing their tactical capabilities and crew safety on the battlefield. Continue reading
South African Vineyard Drops Predatory Wasps from Drones to Keep Grapes Free from Bugs
Vergelegen Wine Estate in South Africa’s Western Cape is using an unconventional method to keep its 130 hectares of vineyards both virus and pesticide free. Pairing technology and nature, the 324-year-old wine estate is using drones to drop predatory wasps that control pests without the use of insecticides. Continue reading
Unidentified Drones Spotted Over the Kongsberg Plant in Norway
On the night of Friday, August 22, several drones were seen above the technology park where the arms manufacturer Kongsberg Gruppen is based. Continue reading
Aurora’s SKIRON-XLE Completes 7-Hour Endurance Flight
Boeing company Aurora Flight Sciences recently completed a successful seven-hour flight test of its fuel-cell-powered small uncrewed aircraft system (sUAS), SKIRON-XLE. The test flight, conducted at an airfield in Virginia, represents a significant advancement in flight endurance for the Group 2 platform. Continue reading
FBI Upgrading Drones with Loud Bang Capability for Tactical Missions
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in the US is looking to acquire non-lethal loadable distraction devices to go along with small hand-launched drones. Continue reading
Russi to Modernize Yak-52B2 Trainers to Combat Drones
After Ukraine began using its Soviet-era Yak-52 training aircraft to shoot down Russian drones, Russia also has announced repurposing the same planes in its inventory with specific upgrades.
Reliable Robotics Performs Automated Cargo Deliveries for US Air Force
.Reliable Robotics announced that it recently completed a series of automated missions across airfields in California and Nevada for the Department of the Air Force. Continue reading
US RQ-4 Global Hawk Temporarily Deploys to England
A U.S. RQ-4 Global Hawk arrived at Royal Air Force Fairford, England, for a temporary deployment Thursday, as part of U.S. Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa’s efforts to diversify operating locations and enhance integration with NATO Allies. Continue reading