Unmanned Systems: Air, Ground & Maritime
Unmanned systems across all domains: aerial, ground and maritime drones in defence and security.
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.
Drone training in the Bundesheer: Army school in Wiener Neustadt trains dozens of drone operators
Even before the first tactical drones arrive at the end of the year, the Bundesheer's drone training is under way: at Flugfeld West, around 20 soldiers learn theory, law and flying practice – the nucleus for several hundred operators.
Sea Guardian for the Japan Coast Guard: JCG orders two more systems from General Atomics
The Japan Coast Guard has operated a Sea Guardian under an operating contract since April 2022. Now the JCG is buying two systems of its own from GA-ASI, with delivery planned as early as next year.
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.
MQ-9B SkyGuardian flies for the first time with PT6 E engine from Pratt & Whitney Canada
A 44-minute first flight is said to have proven the suitability of the new powerplant: General Atomics has tested the MQ-9B with a PT6 E turboprop that promises one third more power. The SeaGuardian is also set to receive the engine.
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.
Camcopter S-100 at the 2024 Olympics: French Navy secured the waters off Marseille
From the Saint-Mandrier base, the Camcopters of Flotilla 36F supplied the authorities with real-time data on the sea area of the Olympic sailing events – a total of 22,500 nautical miles were monitored.
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.
FPV drone against Mi-28: Ukrainian attack on Russian helicopter caught on video
A published video shows a Ukrainian FPV drone closing in on a Russian Mi-28. Whether the helicopter was damaged or shot down remains unclear – the footage ends with the detonation of the warhead.
Trinity drones: Quantum Systems donates 100 mapping drones, Kyiv mayor Klitschko accepts them
For disaster relief, damage assessment and surveying: Quantum Systems is providing Ukraine with 100 Trinity drones. They will be operated by the State Border Guard Service, with training by the manufacturer’s SSTLC.
Counter-UAS with Sky Warden: MBDA shows new effector based on DroneHunter at Farnborough
A warhead that can be quickly fitted to a drone in the field: for counter-UAS with Sky Warden, MBDA has developed an effector concept together with Fortem Technologies. In tests, the system neutralised all threats.
Gerbera swarm drone: Russian video offers insight into new foam and plywood UAV
After a crashed UAV of a new design was found in Kyiv Oblast, Russia has released a video on the Gerbera swarm drone. It names roles ranging from electronic reconnaissance to decoy and shows a swarm flight.
Baykar hosts Saudi Arabia’s defence minister Khalid bin Salman Al Saud
A tour of the Özdemir Bayraktar National Technology Center: during his visit to Türkiye, Khalid bin Salman Al Saud was briefed by Baykar on unmanned platforms and joint projects. The background is the 2023 Akinci export contract.