Constantin Dicusar
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Constantin Dicusar is a historian and journalist from Moldova. He is an expert on political issues in the former Soviet Union.
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UGV Max1 from Romania intercepts drones – Maximus Labs stays silent on where it is deployed
Maximus Labs shows its Max1 UGV in a video and speaks of a deployment in an active war zone. Which army uses the tracked platform, and where, remains open – as do contracts and unit numbers.
Counter-drone turret with Gatling gun: Valhalla Turrets develops new Skythunder version
A cannon, laser-guided rockets and radar on an Oshkosh chassis: Slovenia's Valhalla Turrets has further developed the Skythunder turret for counter-drone defence. The US components are fuelling speculation about contracts from the US Department of Defense.
Interceptor drone Blade: Ukrainian Ministry of Defence approves procurement from Phantom Defense
With its inclusion in the procurement plan, the way is clear for the Blade interceptor drone to reach the Ukrainian armed forces. This does not yet mean ordered quantities or large deliveries – and the drone is not meant to work on its own anyway.
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Unmanned ground vehicles: Ukraine's Tencore unveils its own UGV ecosystem with four platforms
From logistics and casualty evacuation to firefighting: Ukrainian company Tencore is combining four platforms for unmanned ground vehicles in a single system – aiming to simplify operations, maintenance and the integration of additional equipment.
Drone manufacturer UDS opens production facility in Ukraine
With the joint venture “UDS Ukraine”, the Lithuanian drone manufacturer Unmanned Defense Systems intends to stay in the country for the long term. Training, advice and feedback from operations are planned – Lithuania's ambassador to Ukraine welcomes the move.
Reconnaissance drones made at home: Poland orders FlyEye from FlyTronic
A billion-złoty contract financed through the EU's SAFE programme: Poland is buying FlyEye reconnaissance drones from a domestic manufacturer. The first systems are with the troops, training is under way and the final deliveries are due by the end of 2030.
Dronamics: PR director Severina Grozeva Patrone in conversation
Dronamics, the Bulgarian company and world's first airline to build cargo drones, was also the first licensed to fly cargo drones over long distances in the EU. In an interview, Global Communications and PR Director Severina Grozeva Patrone gives an insight.
HAMZA-1: Havelsan and AOI unveil jointly built drone in El Alamein
The HAMZA-1 has been shown for the first time at the El Alamein International Aviation Show in Egypt. There, Havelsan and the Arab Organization for Industrialization (AOI) also sealed a bulk sale of the drone.
Drone training in Varėna: Lithuania transfers 51.9 hectares to the Riflemen's Union LŠS
A state-owned plot in south-eastern Lithuania is to become a training ground for drone training and counter-drone systems. The government in Vilnius is handing the site to the Lithuanian Riflemen's Union (LŠS) on a trust basis, with room for a firing range and a competence centre.
Ground drone instead of patrols: Natrix develops surveillance system for critical infrastructure
Operating around the clock, recharging on the move and without risk to security staff: Latvian manufacturer Natrix aims to secure large sites such as ports, airports and energy infrastructure with its new ground drone.
Unmanned helicopters from Greece: exclusive interview with Velos Rotors
The unmanned helicopters of Greek company Velos Rotors were originally designed for civil and commercial use but have also proven useful in a military context. Founder and CEO Aris Kolokythas talks about the company, the Greek UAV sector and plans for Cyprus.
Drone testing in Romania: army opens training areas to private companies
Romania's Land Forces are inviting companies onto their firing ranges in September and October. The drone testing will focus on drones and counter-UAS systems under near-combat conditions – following the American model.