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US Navy, General Atomics and Lockheed Martin Complete Unmanned Aviation Control Station Flight Demo

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The U.S. Navy tested its Unmanned Carrier Aviation Mission Control Station’s (UMCS) ability to command an unmanned aircraft in flight for the first time Nov. 5, paving the way for future unmanned aviation operations. As part of an effort to advance technology for future Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA), General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) initiated […]

Japan’s 10kW High-Power Laser Weapon Truck Enters Service with Japanese Army

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During the 70th Anniversary Review Ceremony of the South Korean Ministry of Defense and Self-Defense Forces on November 9, 2024, Japan’s Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) presented a groundbreaking piece of technology—the 10kW-class high-power laser electronic warfare (EW) combat truck. Developed by Japan’s Defense Acquisition Agency, this state-of-the-art laser system marks a significant advancement in Japan’s […]

Russian Drones Crash in Moldova

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Ten Russian drones strayed into neighbouring countries during record 145-drone attack on Ukraine on Sunday. A second Russian drone was discovered in Moldova* on Sunday, the country’s police reported. The unmanned aircraft was found near Borosenii Noi village in Rîșcani district, with explosive ordnance teams deployed to the cordoned site. The discovery follows an earlier […]

Veterans and Public Safety Personnel Event at Camden Yards to Explore Drone Opportunities

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Vets to Drones and Baltimore Forensics Host a Day of Hands-On Flying, Talks, and Networking Event Overview On Saturday, November 23, Vets to Drones and Baltimore Forensics invite veterans and public safety personnel to Oriole Park at Camden Yards for a unique, drone-centered event. Running from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., the event aims to […]

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Will Congress Empower Local Police to Counter Unauthorized Drone Flights?

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Stakeholders expect Congress to pass legislation to allow local police to interdict drones By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill The National Football League has reported that during the 2023 season it detected more than 2,800 improper drone flights at its stadiums in violation of FAA-imposed temporary flight restrictions. With the growing number of incidents involving […]

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Brazilian Drone Industry Takes Flight: BIRDS’ VEGA UTM Selected for National Airspace Modernization Project

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Brazil’s DECEA Selects VEGA UTM for Nationwide Drone Traffic Management, Paving the Way for Advanced Airspace Integration in Forestry, Agriculture, and Mining by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb Brazil-based Unmanned Traffic Management (UTM) developer and High Lander subsidiary BIRDS recently announced that their VEGA UTM product had been selected by the Brazilian air traffic […]

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Russia’s S-70 Hunter Flying Wing Drone Downed in Ukraine Packed with Western Components

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Ukraine’s Defense Intelligence Directorate (GUR) claims it has found dozens of Western-made components in the Russian S-70 Okhotnik-B (Hunter-B) flying wing unmanned combat air vehicle (UCAV) downed last month in a case of friendly fire. “The aggressor state, despite sanctions, used components manufactured by Western companies to create this weapon,” GUR said on Telegram Friday. […]

Diehl Defence Teams with Skysec to Develop C-UAS System

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– Diehl Defence has teamed up with Skysec to develop a drone interceptor. Diehl works with Skysec’s subsidiary, Skysec Defence, to modify the original civilian-oriented net-arresting interceptor into a hard-kill system suitable for military missions. Armasuisse, the Swiss Federal Office of Armaments, backs the program. Sky Sphere has undergone initial test flights without a live […]

​Ukraine to Test New Cheap Anti-Drone Missile Developed with Estonia

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The Ukrainian Ministry of Defense has announced upcoming tests of an air defense missile developed by Estonia-based Frankenburg Technologies. The prospective trials were discussed at a meeting between Ukraine’s Deputy Minister of Defense, General Anatolii Klochko, and the management of the Estonian defense company. Few details about the missile itself have been made public: it […]

Drones Detect Endangered Koalas in Australia’s Waulinbakh Wildlife Sanctuary

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Thermal UAV Surveys Confirm Vital Koala Habitat, Marking a Conservation Milestone in MidCoast NSW by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb Researchers working in Australia’s new Waulinbakh Wildlife Sanctuary, located three hours from Sydney on the traditional land of the Worimi people, recently discovered the presence of a young Koala joey cuddling with its mother […]

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