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Martin Rosenkranz

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Martin Rosenkranz (born 1968 in Vienna) is a journalist and self-taught specialist in aviation, military and technology topics. He was Editor-in-Chief of the aviation portal www.airpower.at. For many years he covered the tender and procurement of the Eurofighter Typhoon and its aftermath as a journalist, visited military units and defence companies at home and abroad, and was invited to specialist seminars.

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Ukrainischer Drohnenangriff auf russische LuftwaffenbasenUnmanned Systems / Aerial Drones

Drone attack “Spider Web”: Ukraine strikes more than 40 Russian aircraft

Tu-95, Tu-22M3, A-50: using FPV drones launched from parked lorries, Ukraine’s SBU hit several air bases deep inside Russia on 1 June. What is known about the drone attack – and what remains unclear.

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Massenproduktion von FPV-DrohnenUnmanned Systems / Aerial Drones

FPV drones as a “revolution in military affairs”: Major General Jacob Benjo warns armies

For Israeli Major General Jacob Benjo, FPV drones are neither merely a new weapon nor just a new approach. In his analysis he describes a 40-kilometre-deep combat zone, falling costs per strike and armies that have not yet recognised the change.

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Ukrainische mobile Drohnenwerkstatt im Jahr 2024Unmanned Systems / Aerial Drones

Military drones repaired in the field: Ukraine approves mobile drone workshops

The more military drones fly at the front, the more of them need maintenance. Ukraine's Ministry of Defence has therefore approved mobile container workshops – the full version is called “Nebokray 01”.

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Chinese drone mother shipUnmanned Systems / Aerial Drones

Military drones from China: “Jiutian SS-UAV” drone mothership to launch more than 100 small drones

Chinese state television has presented the “SS-UAV”, a 15-tonne drone mothership. Among military drones it stands out for its missile payload and more than 100 small drones – and could be intended as a first-strike weapon.

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Generalleutnant Seán ClancyPeople & Appointments

Irishman Seán Clancy succeeds General Robert Brieger at EU Military Committee

People and appointments: once again, the EU's highest-ranking military officer comes from a neutral state. Lieutenant General Seán Clancy narrowly beat a Slovenian to chair the EU Military Committee – while Brieger, on leaving, calls for a clearer mutual assistance clause.

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Magura V7 MarinedrohneUnmanned Systems / Maritime Drones

Sea drones from Ukraine: military intelligence service GUR presents Magura V7 as successor to the V5

The larger Magura V7 follows the Magura V5: GUR's sea drones are getting heavier, gaining range and carrying missiles. At the same time, Ukraine is looking for export customers for the Seawolf, and Russia is planning its own naval regiments with unmanned systems.

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Abfangdrohne BlazeCounter-UAS / Aerial Drones

Interceptor drone Blaze: Riga-based Origin Robotics unveils autonomous interceptor

With Blaze, Latvian start-up Origin Robotics aims to close gaps in ground-based air defence. The portable interceptor drone relies on radar, AI-supported computer vision and a fragmentation warhead.

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Banderol-MarschflugkörperUnmanned Systems / Aerial Drones

Cruise missile S8000 Banderol: Ukrainian intelligence reveals details of Russia's low-cost weapon

For weeks, little more than the propulsion and speed of the new Russian system striking the Odesa region was known. Now the GUR has released data on the Banderol cruise missile's warhead, range, carriers and Western components.

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Parade in MoscowCounter-UAS

Counter-drone defence in Moscow: internet and mobile networks shut down ahead of 9 May parade

Kyiv rejected a three-day ceasefire around the Victory Day parade, and Moscow is tightening its counter-drone defence: networks are cut and 280 air defence systems concentrated. The first state guests have cancelled.

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Drohne bei Loitering Munition & C-UAS Live Demo 2025Unmanned Systems / Aerial Drones

Loitering munition in live test: Bundesheer delegation at demonstration in Slovenia

For two days, manufacturers showcased loitering munitions and the means to counter them at the Slovenian training area of Poček. Among the numerous military delegations was one from the Austrian Armed Forces (Bundesheer).

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Magura-SeedrohneUnmanned Systems / Maritime Drones

Sea drone Magura-7 brings down Russian Su-30SM Flanker

For the first time, a Ukrainian sea drone has shot down a Russian supersonic combat aircraft. Budanov names the missile used, while Russian military bloggers draw a sobering conclusion for the Black Sea Fleet.

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Angriff mit FPV-Drohne auf SoldatenUnmanned Systems / Aerial Drones

Drone warfare as a points game: Ukraine rewards hits on Russian soldiers with points

Anyone who proves a drone hit on video collects points and exchanges them for equipment on the “Brave 1 Market”. The bonus system in Ukraine's drone warfare is constantly being adjusted – with measurable effects at the front.

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The week in unmanned systems.