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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Unmanned ground vehicles: Ukrainian General Staff turns to robotic strongpoints for defence
Remote-controlled weapon modules are to relieve Ukrainian infantry. How a Droid TW 12.7 held a crossroads for a month and a half – and why unmanned ground vehicles still depend on human operators.
Drone attack on Taganrog: Ukraine destroys Russia’s A-100LL flying laboratory and the A-60
The two hits matter little for the course of the war, but possibly a great deal for Russia’s early warning programme: the drone attack on the Beriev site in Taganrog destroyed the only known A-100 test aircraft.
Unmanned ground vehicle Mission Master SP: US Marines train with Rheinmetall UGV on Okinawa
No longer a demonstrator but platoon equipment: at Camp Schwab, US Marines are integrating the Mission Master SP unmanned ground vehicle into exercises for resupply, casualty evacuation and covert movement.
UGV Protector: Ukraine tests large ground drone with weapon station for the first time
Approved for the Ukrainian army since June, the Protector UGV has now fired with the Tavria-12.7 weapon station in a test by Armored Vehicles. What the SUV-based ground drone can do and what it is intended for.
Counter-drone ammunition for assault rifles: Ukraine expands production
After testing pre-series batches from several manufacturers, Ukraine is relying on a 5.56×45 NATO cartridge for counter-drone defence. Similar ammunition is also being tested and marketed in Russia and the USA.
Drone manufacturer Zala promotes “combat-efficient” Lancet drones in Dubai
With 4,000 attack videos, Russian drone manufacturer Zala backs up the claims for its Lancet-E system at the Dubai Airshow 2025. The T-20 and the “Geokosmos” system are also on show.
Counter-UAS by jet: Aero Vodochody shows L-39 Skyfox as drone hunter
After Embraer with the A-29 Super Tucano, Aero Vodochody is now equipping its jet trainer for counter-UAS. At the Dubai Air Show, the L-39 Skyfox is on display with rockets, machine-gun pods and sensor pods.
Counter-UAS by interceptor swarm: Atreyd tests its “flying minefield” in Ukraine
Up to 1,000 interceptor drones from a container, controlled by AI: French start-up Atreyd is having its DWS-1 Counter-UAS system tested by a country for the first time – Ukraine. The system is intended as a last line of defence against Shahed drones and glide bombs.
Counter-UAS: Embraer upgrades the A-29 Super Tucano into a “drone killer”
Laser-guided rockets, wing-mounted guns and new data links: Embraer is adding Counter-UAS to the A-29 Super Tucano's range of missions. The light COIN and close air support aircraft is set to become a low-cost drone interceptor.
Ground drone swarms: Swarmbotics AI bets on ground swarm robotics with Fire Ant
One operator, many small robots: with Fire Ant, Arizona start-up Swarmbotics AI is developing low-cost, modular robots for ground drone swarms. They are intended to bring reconnaissance and attack closer to the enemy without putting soldiers at risk.
Reconnaissance drone “Prince Oleg”: Ukraine's 63rd Brigade downs Russian decoy drone
It looks almost identical to Ukrainian models, costs little and needs no satellite navigation: with the “Prince Oleg” reconnaissance drone, Russia is relying on deception and mass. Ukraine's 63rd Brigade has nevertheless intercepted one.
Counter-drone defence in Belgium: Chief of Defence Vansina orders drones over bases to be shot down
After three consecutive days of sightings, including over Kleine-Brogel, Belgium is stepping up its counter-drone defence. According to Chief of Defence Frédéric Vansina, resources are still scarce; an accelerated protection programme is under way.