drones

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

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

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

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?

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

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

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. […]

South Korea’s ETRI Develops EO/IR-Linked Radar Technology for C-UAS

A South Korean research team has succeeded in developing a new technology that can detect and track illegal flying drones that cause crimes such as unauthorized flying, terrorism, and privacy invasion. This technology is expected to strengthen national security and enhance public safety against the threat of illegal drones. The Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute […]

Diehl Defence Teams with Skysec to Develop C-UAS System

– 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 […]

Volatus Aerospace Inc. and Kongsberg Geospatial Collaborate to Advance BVLOS Operations

– Volatus Aerospace Inc., a supplier of advanced aerial solutions, and Kongsberg Geospatial a recognized innovator in geospatial software and situational awareness solutions, have announced a new collaboration to enhance Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) capabilities for Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) through the integration of Kongsberg’s IRIS Terminal into Volatus’ state-of-the-art Operations Control […]

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

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 […]