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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Solar-powered military drones: US Army orders K1000ULE for the 1st Multi-Domain Task Force
The US Army is investing almost 20 million euros in solar-powered military drones from Kraus Hamdani Aerospace. The K1000ULE holds an endurance world record and is to take on tasks for the “1st Multi-Domain Task Force”.
Attack drone S-70 Okhotnik-B: Russia shoots down its own “super drone” over Ukraine
At first it looked like a downed Su-25, then photos and videos showed a Russian S-70 Okhotnik-B attack drone. The wreck lies on Ukrainian-controlled territory – the cause of the loss of control remains unclear.
FPV drones on a cable: Russia increasingly deploys wire-guided drones
What began in February as a wreckage find and was still seen as an experiment in summer now worries Ukrainian drone experts: wire-guided FPV drones are immune to jammers, deliver better images and hit extremely accurately.
Counter-UAS exercise: Ukraine joins NATO's “C-UAS TIE24” in the Netherlands for the first time
More than 60 sensors, effectors, jammers and drones in live testing: at the counter-UAS exercise “C-UAS TIE24”, NATO checked whether commercial systems work together – and Ukraine contributed its combat experience for the first time.
Drone war in Ukraine: Magyar expects a “truly unmanned war” within six to eight months
At the Yalta European Strategy Forum, commander Robert Brovdi, known as Magyar, spoke about his “Birds of Madyar”, the costs of the drone war and a future without pilots. He addressed two messages directly to Ukraine's partners.
Shahed drone with Ukrainian SIM card: why Russia builds 4G modems into the Geran-2
Commercial 4G modems, Ukrainian SIM cards, even a Wi-Fi camera taped on: what the wreckage of the Shahed drone reveals about data transmission and navigation – and where the system's weak point lies.
Interceptor drone instead of missile: Ukraine's “Dronopad” to shoot down 1,000 Russian reconnaissance drones
With pickups, Starlink and modified FPV drones, mobile “cover groups” hunt Russian reconnaissance drones. The “Dronopad” project is only the first step: next, Ukraine plans a fixed-wing interceptor drone and one against the Geran.
Pocket-sized drone detection: “Sukork” warns Ukrainian soldiers of Russian drones
Passive drone detection for every soldier: the small “Sukork” device recognises Russian drones and warns its wearer by vibration. Demand has outstripped supply for months – additional manufacturers are now set to ramp up production.
Molniya drone: Russia's “Lightning” made of plywood, aluminium tubes and adhesive tape
Around 15 components, a few man-hours and probably less than 400 euros in materials: yet the Molniya drone carries a warhead of up to five kilograms over a distance of up to 30 kilometres. A look at its design and use.
Ground drones in the National Guard: Iowa deploys GDLS S-MET at XCTC exercise in Camp Ripley
The eight-wheeled S-MET robotic mule from General Dynamics Land Systems carries up to 1,134 kilograms and is meant to lighten the infantry's load. Iowa's National Guard has now used the ground drones in an exercise in Minnesota.
Unmanned systems on the USS George H.W. Bush: US Navy installs first Unmanned Air Warfare Center
It will first control Boeing's MQ-25 tanker drone and later also Collaborative Combat Aircraft: the new control centre for unmanned systems on board the aircraft carrier is due to be tested for the first time early next year.
Interceptor drones against Russian reconnaissance UAVs: drone-on-drone air combat is a reality
Ukrainian interceptor drones are bringing down Russian Orlan, Zala and Supercam reconnaissance drones, and Telegram forums speak of “massive” losses. How the hunt works and why altitude offers no protection.