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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Mykhailo Fedorov to become Ukraine's defence minister – the Verkhovna Rada has yet to approve
From the digital ministry to the defence portfolio: Mykhailo Fedorov, under whose leadership the “Diia” app was created, has been designated Ukraine's new defence minister. Parliament decides on the appointment on the president's proposal.
Drone catapult on wheels: China's “arsenal ship” Zhong Da 79 is refitted again
First missile launchers with the firepower of a destroyer, now a mobile, presumably electromagnetic drone catapult: the freighter “Zhong Da 79” in Shanghai is puzzling experts – real weapons or mock-ups?
Counter-UAS in Russia: the LPD-2000 weapon turret from Laboratorija PPSch
Machine guns, laser and jammer on a stabilised turret: with the LPD-2000 from St Petersburg, Russia is getting a new system for mobile counter-UAS that is also said to be capable of fully automatic engagement.
Fibre-optic drone with 65-kilometre cable: Ushkuynik reports record range for “Prince Vandal”
Cast spool, single circuit board, remote detonation: after 18 months at the front, Ushkuynik has fundamentally revised its fibre-optic drone “Prince Vandal of Novgorod”. How far the cable will reach in future remains open.
Reconnaissance drone Molniya-2R: Russia flies with Windows 11 and Starlink
Raspberry Pi, Chinese mini PC, mail-order gimbal camera: a Russian reconnaissance drone captured in Ukraine shows how far the COTS approach goes – and why costs stay well below 10,000 euros.
Reconnaissance drone CH-7: China’s Caihong-7 stealth flying wing makes its first flight
Shortly after the Jiutian drone mothership, the Caihong-7 has also taken to the air: China reports the first flight of its stealth reconnaissance drone. It remains open whether the payload of up to two tonnes includes weapons.
Underwater drone Sub Sea Baby: Ukraine reports Russian submarine sunk in Novorossiysk
A Varshavyanka-class submarine is said to have been hit by a Ukrainian underwater drone in the port of Novorossiysk. The SBU speaks of a sinking, Moscow of a failed sabotage attempt – what is known about Sub Sea Baby.
Drone mothership Jiutian airborne: China’s giant reconnaissance and attack drone flies for the first time
16 tonnes take-off weight, eight external hardpoints and a modular container in the fuselage: China’s Jiutian drone mothership from AVIC has completed its first flight in Shaanxi province. An AI video featuring a drone swarm drew particular worldwide attention.
Twister reconnaissance drone: Bundeswehr procures Quantum Systems design as Aladin successor
The budget committee has given its approval: 147 Twister systems will replace the Bundeswehr's Aladin reconnaissance drone, and a framework contract allows up to 600 more. The Quantum Systems aircraft is already being built in Ukraine.
One-way attack drones in the Middle East: US CENTCOM forms first drone squadron with Lucas
The US military has set up its first squadron for one-way attack drones – in the Middle East, under the umbrella of Task Force Scorpion Strike. It operates the Lucas from Spektre Works, a clone of the Iranian Shahed-136. The location remains undisclosed.
Ground drones at the front: profile of Russia's Kurier multi-purpose assault robot
Around 1,500 Russian versus up to 15,000 Ukrainian UGVs – in numbers, Russia clearly lags behind in ground drones. With the Kurier, however, it fields a remarkable model: from minelayer to logistics and fire support, including a Starlink option.
DJI Matrice 4T cracked: Russian hackers militarise the drone's firmware
The Telegram channel Ural Drone Hub reports that the firmware of the DJI Matrice 4T can now be flashed for military use. Remote ID and no-fly zones have been disabled, but FCC unlocking has apparently not yet succeeded.