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Rapid Response Drone Network Launched

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At a time when efficient vaccine and medication delivery is crucial, new drone network technology allows for near-instant deployment for medical deliveries, emergency services...

New Technology Helps Promote Drone Safety

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In order to increase airspace safety, the European regulation effective since January 2021 requires from drone operators to display the registration number on their...
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Latvia to Enhance its Electromagnetic Protection

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With the goal to equip its armed forces with emerging and disruptive technologies, the Latvian MoD will invest some $1.4 million in three innovative...

New UAV Exporter Emerges

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In recent years, Turkey has been locally developing various unmanned aerial systems (UAVs). Now it is also enhancing its status as a UAV exporter,...

Near-Peer Competition – Greater Challenges

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The US Department of Defense is looking for new explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) technology for the near-peer competition. Improvised explosive devices planted by insurgents...
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Responders Can See Incident  in Real-Time Before Arrival to Scene

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In emergencies, first responders and safety agencies need to be able to share precise real-time information. A new video link feature provides drone operators...

New Asian Combat Drone Under Development

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A combat drone developed by Taiwan’s top military research unit is undergoing initial flight tests before it enters combat testing in June. Tests of the...

Aircraft Inspection Breakthrough Demonstrated

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Aircraft inspection by drones has transformed maintenance norms and is being introduced by airlines around the world. Whereas maintenance specialists previously had to perform...

Urban Challenges in Counter-Drone Operations 

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Defense against rogue unmanned aerial vehicles in the urban environment entails potential vulnerabilities, including performance degradation, interoperability, etc. The US Army is advancing the development...
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Watch: Russia’s Orion Intercepts Another UAV

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The Russian Ministry of Defense had released a video of its Orion unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) taking down a rotary-wing drone. Russia has been testing...
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Israel National Drone Initiative – 4th Phase Launched

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Israel’s National Drone Initiative has launched the fourth phase of its pilot program, which this time will include night operations as well as flights...

New Achievement in Unmanned Aerial Refueling 

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Unmanned aerial aircraft in the military forces are not only used for surveillance and monitoring but are very useful in missions such as refueling,...

Major Challenge on Way to Unmanned Air Mobility

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The ability of sensors to perceive things through the fog will be essential for future air vehicles such as urban air taxis. Instruments such...

Non-Kinetic Protection for Military Bases 

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An advanced counter drone system is concluding an operational assessment. Drone swarms have posed a challenge to both high-cost weapons systems and small arms,...
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Successful Maritime Laser Testing 

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In laser weapon testing, the U.S. Navy destroyed a floating target in the Mideast. The system could be used to counter bomb-laden drone boats...

GPS-Denied Battle Management Solution Exposed

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A new battle management technology program enables unmanned systems to better form “mesh” networks through air and ground nodes to perform a greater range...
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Turkey is Testing a New Laser Drone

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A new laser-equipped drone was tested by the Turkish military. The bomb disposal drone is capable of penetrating a carbon steel plate using a...

New Unmanned Initiative Designed for Global Communications

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The UK government is interested in advancing an unmanned initiative in the stratospheric layer of the earth's atmosphere, extending to about 32 miles (50...

Autonomous Swarms Are Reaching Urban Environment

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The development of autonomous swarm technology is moving one step forward, with capabilities rapidly nearing availability for future operations. Researchers, roboticists, and technologists deployed swarms...
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Impressive Growth in Counter-UAV Global Market 

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The global counter-UAS market is estimated to reach $6.44 billion in 2031 from $1.57 billion in 2021, at a growth rate of 15.18% during...

Meet Mojave – Supporting Special Operations in Desert

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A new unmanned aircraft vehicle is designed for special operations in dangerous environments. General Atomics has unveiled Mojave UAV, named for one of the...

Rapid Drone Charging Station Developed

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A new vertiport system for autonomous drone operations will enable a broad range of applications, from critical infrastructure maintenance to construction monitoring.  The DBX-G7 drone-in-a-box...

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Lithium Metal Battery Includes Built-in Fire Suppressant

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A new lithium metal battery prototype has been developed with a built-in fire suppression mechanism, addressing one of the biggest safety concerns facing high-energy...