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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Reconnaissance drones in the crosshairs: Ukrainian Yak-52s hunt Russian UAVs with onboard gunners
An unarmed trainer from the 1970s against Russian reconnaissance drones: new videos show Ukrainian Yak-52s on interception missions. How effective this is remains unclear – Russia announced a fighter version of its own.
Reconnaissance drones in drone dogfights: Russia protects Zala 421-16 with Ukhilyant system
Ukrainian interceptor drones are taking a toll on Russian reconnaissance drones. Zala responds with Ukhilyant, an AI-supported evasion system – but a captured drone now gives Ukraine insight into the technology.
Unmanned helicopter at 20: Camcopter and a look into Schiebel's future
For two decades the Camcopter S-100 unmanned helicopter has shaped unmanned aviation. Now the S-300 is waiting in the wings. Hans Georg Schiebel on the evolution of the S-100, the new model's missions and Austria as a location for innovation.
Attack drone Sarisa II fires Thales FZ275 – the rocket the Austrian Armed Forces will soon use
What the Austrian Armed Forces are procuring for their new AW169 helicopter is already launched from an attack drone in Greece: SAS Technology has tested guided and unguided Thales FZ275 rockets with the Sarisa II.
FPV drones: Ukraine plans to procure more than one million units in 2025
More than one billion euros for FPV drones alone, around 200,000 unmanned systems a month: in 2025 Ukraine's Ministry of Defence is focusing on tactical drone capabilities and pressing manufacturers for faster deliveries.
FPV goggles as booby traps: sabotaged Skyzone Cobra V4 explode in Russia
Explosives in the housing, trigger in the cooling fan: Russia has found tampered FPV goggles in units of its own army and blames the Ukrainian intelligence services. The sender of the parcels reportedly left for Istanbul.
Counter-drone nets: Russians build two-kilometre protective tunnel near Bakhmut
Wooden poles, nets and wire mesh against FPV attacks: with a tunnel over the road to Chasiv Yar, Russian troops are relying on passive counter-drone protection. The aim is to shield the key supply route near the front.
Combat drones for Morocco: air force receives first Bayraktar Akinci from Baykar
The largest Turkish-built drone is now also flying for Morocco. At the same time, the country is procuring the Chinese TB-001 Scorpion – further expanding its fleet of combat drones, which according to Military Africa numbers 233 aircraft.
Drone carrier “Shahid Bagheri”: Iran's Revolutionary Guard commissions converted freighter
A former South Korean-built container ship now serves the IRGC Navy as a drone carrier. According to state media, the “Shahid Bagheri” can deploy drone squadrons, helicopters and light combat vessels and fire cruise missiles.
Drone swarm via optical fibre: Russia develops the Cerberus system
Six to twelve multicopter drones linked by fibre-optic cable and controlled by a single person with the help of artificial intelligence: Russian developers are working on a drone swarm called Cerberus. A prototype is to be shown at the “Army-2025” forum.
Counter-drone defence from the air: helicopters gain importance against kamikaze drones
Whether the US Navy over the Red Sea, the French Navy or Ukrainian forces: helicopters are shooting drones out of the sky. What counter-drone defence with door gunners involves – and how the Austrian Armed Forces (Bundesheer) are equipped against slow targets.
Counter-drone protection for tanks: Rafael upgrades Trophy protection system against drones
Commercial drones, FPV kamikaze drones and attacks from directly above: an upgrade is to improve the counter-drone capability of Rafael's Trophy APS for armoured vehicles. Plus how the system works, its weak points and where it is in service.