At the 2024 Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security (IDEaS) Counter UAS Sandbox in Suffield, Alberta, Canada, Boeing’s Compact Laser Weapon System (CLWS) supported a range of counter-uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) test exercises.
Shoddy Russian Workmanship is Letting Ukraine Win the Drone War
Russia’s wider war in Ukraine is a drone war. The side that can deploy more and better unmanned aerial vehicles – for surveillance, strike, minelaying and even resupply – has a clear advantage, even if it’s outnumbered or outgunned in other ways. Which is why both Russia and Ukraine are ramping up production of drones and anti-drone radio jammers. And why the inferior quality of Russia’s drones and jammers is such a big deal. Continue reading
Skynode S: Auterion Autonomy Kit Lets Attack Drones Fly Through Jamming
Auterion, a provider of operating system for drones, has introduced Skynode S, a new game-changing drone technology for kinetic military use to ramp up support for democracies looking to defend against aggressors. Continue reading
Cranfield University and Lipton Teas Use Drones in Sustainability Drive
Cranfield University is partnering with LIPTON Teas and Infusions, the world’s largest tea group, to begin field trials testing climate change mitigation and resilience practices. Continue reading
Nordic Unmanned Starts Offshore Logistics Services in Brazil
Nordic Unmanned, Omni Táxi Aéro and OHI Unmanned have announced that ANAC has issued the permit to fly Class 1 UAV in BVLOS flights in Brazil for Omni’s offshore missions and operations for offshore drone logistics for Petrobras have begun. Continue reading
German Navy Ends UMS Skeldar Helicopter Drone Project
In recent weeks, there has been repeated speculation in expert circles that the integration of helicopter drones on the German Navy’s corvettes is facing major problems. Now, a spokesman for the Ministry of Defense confirmed that the project to deliver a naval drone system for “reconnaissance and identification in the maritime operational area” (AImEG) has been canceled. Continue reading
4th of July Sparks and Stripes Drone Show in Texas
The Sparks & Stripes celebration in Irving, Texas, featured a two-day event starting on July 3, 2024, with an evening of music, food, and a dazzling drone and fireworks show at Levy Event Plaza over Lake Carolyn. Continue reading
Kratos Demos Valkyrie Drone Trolley Launch System
On July 2nd. Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. announced the successful demonstration of the second of three Valkyrie launch methods: the Kratos Trolley Launch System (KTLS). Continue reading