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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Geran drones with jet propulsion: Russia turns to faster Geran-4 and Geran-5 against Ukraine
Up to 600 km/h, up to 90 kilograms of explosives, video partly via satellite: Russia is switching production of its Geran drones to the new Types 4 and 5. Ukraine is responding with faster interceptor drones.
Interceptor drones of the next generation: Spys, Skyron 400, P1-Sun Jet Killer and Sting
Whether Spys from WIY Drones, Skyron 400 from Quantum Systems or Skyfall's Jet Killer version: new interceptor drones are getting faster and climbing higher. An overview of projects in development and systems already flying.
Reconnaissance drones versus FPV interceptors: how the Vector from Quantum Systems takes evasive action
A Russian Telegram channel spotted a sensor on the tail of the Vector, prompting Quantum Systems to disclose details on LinkedIn: camouflage paint, a thermal camera and autonomous evasive manoeuvres are meant to protect reconnaissance drones from interceptors.
Counter-drone system on the Zetros 8×8: Valhalla Turrets presents Skythunder 300 in a video
A new video from Slovenia puts the spotlight on Valhalla Turrets' counter-drone system: the Skythunder 300 sits on a Mercedes-Benz Zetros 8×8 and combines a 30-millimetre cannon, guided rockets and a minigun.
Anti-drone laser Perun: Russia trials Svarog laser system in field test
An anti-drone laser for stationary sites and mobile groups: Svarog reports high effectiveness for Perun in field tests. A Russian analyst, however, sees power demand as the biggest obstacle.
Counter-UAS by disrupting satellite navigation: IAI unveils NAVWAR system Hypnosis
Counter-UAS without interceptor missiles: IAI's Hypnosis is designed to disrupt the satellite navigation of aerial threats and complement kinetic systems. Its mobile stations operate as a network – up to fully autonomous operation.
FPV drones for Ukraine: Germany pays for 50,000 Shrike from Skyfall
Around 90 million euros from Germany is going into 50,000 FPV drones for Ukraine. The model supplied is the Shrike from Skyfall, equipped with Auterion software for automatic target tracking.
LBA Systems: Italy approves Leonardo and Baykar drone joint venture under strict conditions
In June, the Italian government approved LBA Systems, the joint venture of Leonardo and Baykar – with sales restrictions and the “golden power” rule. The conditions show the military, industrial and security-policy importance of the cooperation.
Counter-UAS with a 70-millimetre rocket: Thales Belgium shows Proxy at Eurosatory 2026
At Eurosatory 2026, 70-millimetre rocket launchers were everywhere. There, Thales Belgium showed for the first time the seeker of Proxy, a counter-UAS rocket in the low five-figure price range – some details the company left open.
GPS-independent navigation: Asio Technologies guides drones with Nocta using roads and rivers
When satellite signals are jammed or spoofed, Nocta is meant to take over: the optical system from Asio Technologies provides GPS-independent navigation for Group 1 and 2 drones. It reaches its limits over open water and in poor visibility.
Fire Point: how the Ukrainian manufacturer strikes targets deep inside Russia with FP-1, FP-2 and Flamingo
An FP-1 hit a refinery in Tyumen, 2,400 kilometres away: within around four years, Fire Point has grown into a manufacturer of long-range drones, cruise missiles and missiles. An overview of FP-1, FP-2, Flamingo and the partnerships in Europe.
Unmanned ground vehicle Varan: Visionwave shows autonomous UGV platform at Eurosatory 2026
Navigating without GNSS and, if required, purely passively: with the Varan, Visionwave has presented a modular unmanned ground vehicle for electronically contested environments – with up to 500 kilograms of payload and a top speed of up to 70 km/h.