Aerial Drones & UAV Systems
UAVs, loitering munitions and the systems that fly them — from tactical quadcopters to long-endurance platforms.
Drone swarm from China: Atlas launches a drone every 3 seconds
One truck, one launcher, 48 attack drones: new details have emerged on the Chinese Swarm II launch system, shown in Changchun in November 2024. The drone swarm is meant to overwhelm air defence systems through sheer mass.
Interceptor drone from Russia: “Project Ghost” relies on AI-based target recognition
Compact, portable, usable without additional equipment: with Prizrak, Russian developers have built an interceptor drone against low-flying attack drones. To train their algorithms, they are publicly collecting videos and photos of drones.
Drone units for every combat unit: the Netherlands to recruit up to 1,200 personnel
From April, the Dutch military is recruiting personnel for new drone units and counter-drone units. According to General Onno Eichelsheim, this makes the Netherlands the first NATO country to take such a comprehensive approach.
Interceptor drone without a pilot: Ukrainian Armed Forces receive “Jedi Shahed Hunter”
Radar data instead of a pilot: the Ukrainian Ministry of Defence has approved the Jedi Shahed Hunter interceptor drone. Manufacturer Jedi already produces more than 1,000 units a month, and it is listed on the Brave1 marketplace from 1,328 euros.
Drone control station Command Core: Getac launches rugged control solution
Tablet, notebook or case with dual display: with Command Core, Getac aims to offer manufacturers and system integrators a configurable drone control station. It is intended for defence, civil protection and public safety.
FPV drones in Ukraine: dual radio and fibre-optic control to raise hit rates
Supply is no longer the problem; now hit rates count. The drone platoon of First Lieutenant Tetyana Chornovol shows how FPV drones in Ukraine are to become more efficient with hybrid control and AI modules – and what that costs.
Drone warfare in Ukraine: millions of systems, growing ranges and AI in the terminal phase
More drones, more types, more personnel: drone warfare between Russia and Ukraine is growing by every measure. An overview of numbers, ranges, AI modules and ground drones – and of what a peace without verification could mean.
Interceptor drones for Ukraine's National Guard: Quantum Systems to supply 15,000 units
Ukraine is increasingly relying on interceptor drones against Russian attack drones. Quantum Systems has now received an order for 15,000 units – made possible by its investment in the Ukrainian manufacturer WIY Drones.
Interceptor drone Zerov-8: Ukraine's The Fourth Law targets Geran-2/Shahed
The Fourth Law became known for its TFL-1 autonomy module for FPV drones. Now it follows up with an autonomous interceptor drone that detects targets using AI – with figures on speed, range and planned radar integration.
Unmanned combat aircraft for the Luftwaffe: Airbus and Kratos aim to make Valkyrie operational by 2029
In Manching, two Kratos Valkyries are being prepared for a first flight with a European mission system. The goal is an unmanned combat aircraft available to the German Air Force from 2029 – alongside the Eurofighter.
Unmanned systems for air and ground: Hoverfly and Overland AI pair tethered drone with ground vehicle
A tethered drone powered by an autonomous ground vehicle: Hoverfly Technologies and Overland AI are linking unmanned systems in the air and on the ground into a joint capability for defence, national security and government agencies.
Kamikaze drone K2: Baykar unveils AI-supported swarm drone
With the K2, Baykar is also following the AI trend: the kamikaze drone is designed to fly in swarms, navigate without GNSS and reach more than 2,000 kilometres. First formation flights over the Gulf of Saros have been completed.
Military drones at "Hedgehog 2025": West Point analysts see a learning effect for NATO
Around ten Ukrainian drone pilots put entire NATO formations under pressure during the exercise in Estonia. Two retired officers assess what military drones really mean for tanks, doctrine and training – and what they do not.