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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Military drones as escorts: France’s combat helicopters test the “dronisation of air combat”
Manned helicopters remain central on the battlefield, says French Army chief Pierre Schill. The 3rd RHC is therefore linking them with military drones – from FPV flights out of the Gazelle to a drone wingman meant to become reality by 2040.
Attack drones from Iran: Rezvan comes in a container, Raad is already following
Tasnim News Agency has presented Rezvan, a new Iranian attack drone; 1,000 units are to be delivered to the troops soon. The simpler Raad model was also seen in flight during an IRGC exercise. Attack drones remain a high priority in Iran.
FPV drones: Russian manual attributes up to 70 per cent of losses to Ukrainian drones
How dangerous are FPV drones for Russia’s troops? A new manual of the Russian armed forces gives a drastic estimate, weighs up the weapon’s strengths and weaknesses and lists countermeasures for units and individual soldiers.
Naval drone Magura V5 brings down Russian Mi-8 – a first off Crimea
For the first time, a naval drone has shot down an aircraft: on 31 December 2024, a Ukrainian Magura V5 hit a Russian Mi-8 near Cape Tarkhankut with an R-73 SeeDragon. What the boat can do and where the weapon comes from.
Military drones in the Ukraine war: twelve lessons from a study for the Australian Army Research Centre
What does the war in Ukraine teach about military drones? Oleksandra Molloy of the University of New South Wales has compiled twelve findings – from small drones and cost advantages to innovation cycles and pilot training.
Peklo missile drone: Ukroboronprom hands over first batch to the Armed Forces of Ukraine
A range of around 700 kilometres, a speed of around 700 km/h and an engine mounted openly above the tail: with the Peklo missile drone, Ukraine signals a new stage in its long-range war against Russia. Many technical details remain classified.
HitchHiker interceptor drone: first IronNet and Asterion product already in service in Ukraine
Shortly after the partnership was announced at the Bahrain International Airshow, the first joint product is already flying in Ukraine. The HitchHiker interceptor drone relies on electric propulsion, high speed and automatic guidance by Perimaster.
Loitering munition: interview with Donaustahl founder Stefan Thumann
Stefan Thumann is founder, managing director and chief designer of Donaustahl GmbH. With its Maus platform, the Lower Bavarian defence start-up is regarded as Germany's leading company in loitering munition and a major supporter of the Ukrainian armed forces.
Ground drones: Ukrainian Armed Forces open first school for UGV operators
Around ten UGV types, dedicated software tools and training models: with support from Victory Drones, the Ukrainian Armed Forces are now training operators for ground drones in a targeted way. The first future operators are said to be in training already.
AI drones in series production: Ukrainian makers and Helsing bring autonomous strike drones to the front
Jam-resistant, cheap and in large numbers: according to the Wall Street Journal and Bild, AI drones in Ukraine are moving from trials to mass production. At the centre are Auterion's Skynode S module and 4,000 drones from Helsing.
Counter-UAS: fighting drones with Bullfrog, Skyranger & Co
Counter-UAS is moving ever further into focus for all armed forces in view of the threat situation in current conflicts. Recently, the call for so-called hard-kill systems in particular has grown louder.
Kamikaze drone Molniya-2: Russia reports use of upgraded plywood drone near Kharkiv
Two motors under the wings, plastic over the fuselage, electronics from China: the Molniya-2 kamikaze drone remains simply built. Russian sources cite a five to seven kilogram warhead and a range of up to 40 kilometres.