Innovative system designed to roll or fly in the most challenging environments Robotican has announced the delivery of dozens of its ROOSTER hybrid drone systems to European special operations forces, intervention units, and infantry teams. This milestone highlights the system’s growing role in modern military and tactical operations. The ROOSTER system recently secured official NATO […]
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Successful deployment highlights uncrewed surface vehicle performance and integration Saildrone, a global leader in maritime autonomy, has completed a significant demonstration as part of NATO Task Force X’s multi-domain exercise in the Baltic Sea. The deployment showcased the reliability and versatility of the Saildrone Voyager uncrewed service vehicle as a naval drone. From June 16 to […]
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New OIG Report Highlights Achievements and Persistent Challenges in Beyond Visual Line of Sight Drone Integration The Federal Aviation Administration has made substantial progress in advancing beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) drone operations, with approvals increasing from 1,229 in 2020 to 26,870 in 2023, according to a newly released report from the Department of […]
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The U.S. Air Force recently demonstrated a major leap in human-machine teaming, flying autonomous collaborative platforms (ACPs), alongside crewed fighter aircraft during a training event at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. Pilots operating an F-16C Fighting Falcon and an F-15E Strike Eagle each controlled two XQ-58A Valkyrie aircraft in an air combat training scenario, showcasing […]
In view of increasingly demanding missions, the A400M‘s capabilities are constantly being expanded. Effective communication is an essential part of military operations, but it is also undergoing radical change. Connectivity is paramount, with data playing an ever more important role. Looking ahead, the Future Combat Air System (FCAS) will link together various platforms from 2040 onwards, enabling […]
Ukrainian companies have increased their industrial capacity to produce four million drones a year, Defense Minister Rustem Umerov said at a June 26 press briefing. The statement comes as Ukraine seeks to increase domestic arms production amid uncertainty over further U.S. support and reduced dependence on supplies from European partners. Ukrainian manufacturers will supply four […]
– AeroVironment, Inc. announced that its Wildcat unmanned aircraft system (UAS) has achieved a series of development milestones in support of the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency’s (DARPA) Early VTOL Aircraft Demonstration (EVADE). Wildcat has successfully completed VTOL-to-forward-flight transitions, validated its core flight and propulsion systems, and begun integrating critical mission payloads—demonstrating rapid progress toward […]
The U.S. Army took a step toward integrating killer drones into its battlefield tactics after it dropped live grenades from the air at a training area in Germany last week. Members of the 278th Armored Cavalry Regiment of the Tennessee Army National Guard on Wednesday became the first conventional soldiers to detonate an M67 fragmentation […]Applications open until July 14 for Michigan-based startups Lawrence Technological University (LTU) is driving new growth in drone and mobility technology with a $2 million grant program announced by its Centrepolis Accelerator. The grant program for drone innovation will support tech entrepreneurs and small businesses in Michigan working on uncrewed aerial systems (UAS), autonomous navigation, […]
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(News and Commentary) Today marks exactly 31 days since President Trump’s executive orders on drone technology were published, making this the first day past the ambitious 30-day deadline for the FAA to issue the much-anticipated Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM). As the drone industry holds its collective breath, the […]
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