Next-Gen Autonomous VTOL Expands Military and Civil Use
Autonomous aircraft face a persistent limitation: electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) vehicles are typically constrained by battery capacity, limiting their payload and range....
A Wingman for Crewed Fighters in the Form of a Drone
China’s military has publicly released footage showing the GJ-11 “Sharp Sword” stealth drone operating alongside crewed fighters, highlighting the country’s advances in unmanned combat...
Israel Tests Operational Use of Drones in Civilian and Security Services
Israel’s National Drone Initiative has entered a new stage aimed at testing the continuous operation of drone systems in real-world environments — moving beyond...
Counter-Drone Technology Market Nears $2 Billion Amid Rising Demand
DroneShield was originally founded around a small scientific initiative - a laser system for detecting and neutralizing mosquitoes - but operational realities in recent...
Improved Missile Sensors Boost Counter-Drone Defenses
Small, low-flying drones present a growing challenge for air defenses worldwide. These one-way attack UAVs, such as Iran’s Shahed-136, are difficult to detect and...
Next-Generation AI Combat Drones Operate Independently and in Swarms
Russia is reportedly deploying a new generation of AI-powered combat drones capable of GPS-independent navigation, machine vision, and long-range strikes, marking a step forward...
$121M Investment Powers Next-Generation FPV Drone Capabilities
Neros Technologies, a U.S.-based drone startup, has quickly become a major player in military unmanned systems. Since its founding in 2023, the company has...
AI-Driven “Wolf Robots” Enhance Frontline Operational Capabilities
China has publicly demonstrated a new class of quadruped robots, dubbed “wolf robots,” during a large-scale military exercise simulating an amphibious attack on Taiwan....
Next-Gen Drone Designed for Deep Strike and EW Roles
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems has unveiled its latest unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV), the Gambit 6, at the International Fighter Conference in Rome. This...
A Rising Tide of Acquisitions: Israeli Technologies Fuel the Next Phase...
Israel’s defense-technology sector has entered a period of accelerated consolidation, with eight companies acquired over the past three months by major international defense and...
Bat-Inspired Drones Navigate Where Cameras Can’t
Researchers at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) in Massachusetts are developing small aerial robots that rely on sound rather than cameras to navigate, offering new...
Teamwork Takes Flight: Drones Move Heavy Objects
Researchers at TU Delft in the Netherlands have developed an algorithm that enables multiple autonomous drones to work together to carry heavy payloads, even...
99% Accuracy: How Never Mine is Shaping the Future of Demining
Never Mine is a graduate of the INNOFENSE Innovation Center operated by iHLS in collaboration with IMoD. This unique acceleration program removes entrance barriers to the...
Batteries, Not Flux Capacitors: The Real Future of Urban Flight
Electric air taxis may be the future of city transport, but before they take off, critical gaps in infrastructure, regulation, and airspace management need...
Smart, Scalable, Mobile: The Next-Gen Turret System
A new modular turret system designed for lightweight military vehicles could reshape how ground forces respond to aerial and ground threats. Developed as part...
New Autonomous Microwave System Targets Drone Swarms
A new unmanned counter-drone platform will make its debut at this year’s AUSA conference, combining high-power microwave technology with a fully autonomous ground vehicle....
Toyota Explores Use of Drones to Support Off-Road Driving
Toyota has filed a request with the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) seeking authorization to test a drone-based system designed to assist drivers navigating...
Researchers Develop In-Flight Tool-Swapping System for Drones
A new drone coordination system developed by researchers at Westlake University in China demonstrates the ability to exchange tools mid-flight — a capability that...
New Tech Offers Drones Real-Time Defense Against Cyber Takeovers
FIU Researchers have developed a new security system designed to protect drones mid-flight from cyberattacks that could otherwise hijack control and render them inoperable....
Puma LE Drone Receives Precision Targeting and Modular Payload Upgrades
AeroVironment has introduced new capabilities for its Puma LE small unmanned aircraft system (sUAS), aimed at expanding its operational roles well beyond traditional surveillance....
North Korean Labor Reportedly Supporting Russian Drone Production Efforts
Recent reports suggest that Russia may be employing a substantial North Korean workforce to support its domestic weapons manufacturing, including tactical unmanned aerial systems....
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles to Support Real-Time Wildfire Operations
A new collaboration between an aerospace firm and a defense technology firm is aiming to automate and streamline wildfire response through an advanced aerial...
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Hypersonic Railgun Tests Show a New Kind of Naval Firepower
Defending large ocean areas has become increasingly difficult as navies invest in long-range missiles, swarming drones, and fast-moving vessels. Traditional ship-based weapons face two...
