Turkish Armed Drone to Be Launched from Ships
New details were released about the Turkish TB-3 armed drone, designed to launch from ships packed with unmanned aircraft.
“The Bayraktar TB-3, which is still...
Transforming Robot-Human Communications
At present, remote piloting a robot, even by tablet, is labor-intensive. The soldier has to actively guide it in real-time, avoiding pitfalls and paying...
First-of-Its-Kind Drone with 4G Connectivity
A first of its kind connected drone powered by 4G LTE will pave the way for near real-time data transfer, remote deployment, and Beyond...
Take-Off and Landing from Vessel – Canadian Coast Guard Demonstration
The Canadian Coast Guard is conducting trials of a new long-endurance UAV surveillance system for possible deployment on Canadian Coast Guard Vessels. Initial BVLOS...
Combining Best of Both Worlds
High-Speed Vertical Take-Off and Landing (HSVTOL) technology blends the hover capability of a helicopter with the speed, range, and survivability features of a fighter...
Following in the Footsteps of THOR
As the danger from drone swarms evolves, US military services are working closely to ensure emerging technologies will be ready to support warfighters’ needs....
Rapid Payload Swap – New Technology
New payload (camera, radar, etc.) interface kits will enable third-party payload manufacturers, US Department of Defense, and international partners, to quickly and easily develop...
Vertical Takeoff and Landing at Sea – S-100 Demonstrating its Capabilities
The vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) unmanned air vehicle (UAV) CAMCOPTER S-100 has successfully demonstrated its capabilities to the Hellenic Navy. Schiebel’s UAV was...
On the Way to Solve Acute Problem
Before a military can fight, it has to bring its supplies where it needs them. Russian state-corporate Rostec wants to make a better fleet...
This UAV will Replace EP-3E Aircraft in Intelligence Missions
An MQ-4C Triton unmanned aerial vehicle equipped with an upgraded multi-intelligence configuration was successfully tested. Triton is the U.S. Navy’s premier high-altitude, long-endurance (HALE),...
Defense Giants Collaborating in Unmanned Project
New technology will provide older aircraft such as legacy bombers “new life.”
General Atomics has unveiled a design for its “LongShot” missile-carrying air-to-air combat drone...
Iran’s Use of Suicide Drones – Vessel Attack Off Coast of...
Iran is pointed out by Israel and western allies as responsible for the July 29 attack on a ship with Israeli ties off the...
Mail Delivery to Remote Islands Now Possible
Delivering mail is an increasing challenge in depopulated and remote areas. In Japan, destinations such as remote islands are especially problematic. To bridge this...
Pioneering Anti-Drone Solution Tested Successfully
The U.S. Army announced a major milestone in its anti-drone efforts, claiming it achieved its first “air-to-air non-kinetic defeats” using Coyote Block 3 drones.
During...
New Player in Airport Navigation Field
Drones can be used for calibrating navigation aids at airports. Such a drone was recently implemented by Cursir in an airport in Russia.
The data...
GPS-Denied Navigation Solution – Thanks to Birds
Armed forces have to be prepared to operate in environments where GPS technology has been degraded or denied by enemy action. Findings of a...
UK Air Force Upgrades its Capabilities
The UK has ordered 13 more Protector RG Mk1 Remotely Piloted Air Systems (RPAS). The SkyGuardian is referred to as Protector by the British...
Firefighters Employing More Innovative Technology
Mega-fires torched a record 4% of California last year. The widespread wildfires challenging the US west coast have led firefighters to adopt new technologies...
All Equipment in One Van – New Way to Look at...
A new way to look at drone delivery. Amazon wants to develop a technology that would pair drones or small ground robots with delivery...
Are US-Made Drones Too Expensive?
The Pentagon-developed camera drones are more expensive and less capable than the Chinese-made ones that they were supposed to replace, according to an internal...
Electric Unmanned Aerial System Achieved World Record
A new type of electric, fixed-wing drone has achieved a world record for time in the air using thrust. The drone is a next-generation...
Management of Drone Swarm Traffic – European Initiative
Drones can be useful in different applications, such as delivering and transporting goods, monitoring in different environments, or accessing places that are difficult to...
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