Combat-Tested Threat Detection AI to Be Integrated into Drone Platforms
A battlefield-proven AI system originally deployed in Ukraine is being adapted for use on U.S. military drones. The Safe Pro Object Threat Detection (SPOTD)...
Air Force Explores Atomic Clock-Based Navigation for GPS-Denied Drone Swarms
The US Air Force is advancing efforts to enable drone swarms to operate in environments where satellite navigation is denied or jammed. A recent...
Implementing Technology in VIP Protection in Complex Environments and Mass Events
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In the past decade, we have witnessed a sharp increase in assassination attempts and attacks targeting senior officials and public figures,...
New Study Offers Simple Rules for Coordinating Swarming Robots Inspired by...
A recent study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences introduces a new approach to coordinating swarms of robots—one that mimics...
Compact Foldable Drone Demonstrates Fast Deployment and Instant Stability
A research team of students at Texas A&M University has developed a compact micro air vehicle (MAV) that can be launched by hand and...
Switchblade 600 Successfully Launched from MQ-9A Reaper in Long-Range Strike Test
A recent demonstration in Arizona marked a significant advancement in integrating loitering munitions with unmanned aerial platforms. The test involved launching a Switchblade 600...
Defibrillator-Carrying Drones Could Save Lives
A new study led by researchers at the University of Warwick, in collaboration with the Welsh Ambulance Services University NHS Trust and SkyBound, has...
New Drone Swarm Software Enables Cross-Manufacturer Coordination
A new autonomous software platform has been introduced that allows drones from different manufacturers to operate as a single, unified swarm. The system—called Nemyx—is...
AI-Powered System Enhances Explosives Detection
The Philippine Army has begun testing artificial intelligence to assist in the detection of landmines and unexploded ordnance (UXO), aiming to improve safety for...
High-Powered Energy Weapon Neutralized Dozens of Drones Simultaneously
A recent live demonstration by the U.S. Army has highlighted the growing role of directed energy weapons in counter-drone operations. During the exercise at...
Ukrainian Intelligence Reveals Russian Drone That Uses LTE Networks for Real-Time...
A recently recovered Russian drone has been found to integrate mobile network connectivity directly into its flight systems, allowing operators to control it through...
AR and Anti-Drone Tech Tested in Live Field Conditions for Military...
The U.S. Army is leveraging its support role with Customs and Border Protection (CBP) on the U.S.-Mexico border to test next-generation tactical technologies in...
New AI-Powered Swarm Drone Offers Precision Strikes and Autonomous Operation
In the past few years, drones have been emerging as a central element of modern defense strategy. These systems offer cost-effective, flexible alternatives to...
Ukraine Tests Airborne Acoustic Sensor on New Recon Drone
A new type of drone is strengthening Ukraine’s battlefield surveillance with the ability to detect enemy fire using sound alone. Developed by German firm...
Solar-Powered UAV Completes 74-Hour Flight
A solar-powered uncrewed aerial vehicle (UAV) has completed a series of extended flight tests, staying airborne for nearly three days without refueling or external...
The Drone Marketplace for Faster Military Procurement
In recent years, commercial drones have been playing a more and more important role in frontline operations. Now, the U.S. Army is reportedly set...
Ukraine Deploys Missile-Armed Crop Dusters to Counter Drone Threats
Ukraine’s ongoing efforts to counter unmanned aerial threats have taken an unconventional turn with the deployment of repurposed agricultural aircraft—specifically, a Czechoslovakian Z-137 crop duster—now...
New Evasion System Aims to Improve Drone Survivability in Combat
Chinese aerospace engineers have proposed a new system that could significantly improve the ability of drones to evade missile attacks during the final stages...
New EW Technology Creates Jamming Safe Zone for Allies
Chinese researchers have reportedly developed a novel electronic warfare (EW) capability that enables interference with adversary systems while preserving a secure communication zone for...
Technology Inspired by Albatross Flight Could Revolutionize UAV Efficiency
In an innovative project funded by a $700,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Defense's DARPA, researchers are developing drone technology that draws inspiration...
Robots That Navigate in the Dark: Echolocation System Inspired by Nature
A new navigation system developed at the University of Michigan enables robots and drones to operate effectively in environments where conventional visual tools fail....
Student-Built Drone Showcases Seamless Air-to-Water Capability
A new hybrid drone developed by engineering students at Aalborg University in Denmark demonstrates a rare and fluid transition between flight and underwater navigation—showing...
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