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New Chinese Electronic Warfare Drone Spotted Near Taiwan
A new variant of China’s BZK-005 drone, potentially capable of disrupting military communications, was recently observed northeast of Taiwan, according to a report by Radio Free Asia. Electronic Warfare Capabilities The drone, spotted by Japan’s Ministry of Defense on Friday,…
Drones to Replace Sherpas in Treacherous Everest Icefall Crossings
Cargo drones are set to revolutionize mountaineering on Mount Everest, potentially saving lives and improving safety for Sherpas. According to a recent report from Explorers Web, successful tests conducted last spring have led Nepalese authorities to approve the use of…
Chinese Special Ops Employ Bird-like Drone in Military Exercise
A recent video release by Chinese military-affiliated media showcased the use of a biomimetic drone disguised as a small bird by an elite Chinese special operations force during a shooting competition. The event, held on August 1, coincided with China’s…
Subaru’s Drone Safety Standards Become Global Benchmark
In a surprising turn of events, Japanese automaker Subaru has successfully established global safety rules for drones, as reported by Nikkei Asia. The company’s proposed anti-collision standards for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) have been accepted by the International Organization for…
China Showcases Military Drones at Major European Defense Expo
According to a recent report from the South China Morning Post, China’s largest arms contractor, North Industries Group Corporation (Norinco), displayed an array of military drones at Eurosatory, one of Europe’s biggest defense exhibitions. This move highlights China’s growing competitive…
China’s Commercial Drone Dominance Raises Global Security Concerns
According to a recent article in MIT Technology Review, the widespread use of Chinese-made commercial drones in conflict zones has sparked international security debates. The piece, authored by Zeyi Yang, delves into how DJI, the world’s leading drone maker based…
Taiwan’s Drone Dilemma: Building a Defense Against Its Biggest Supplier
According to a recent report in The Wall Street Journal, Taiwan is ramping up efforts to create a drone army for its defense, but faces a unique challenge: most of the affordable drones proving effective in modern warfare are made…
French Army Chief: Small Drone Advantage on Battlefield is Fleeting
Gen. Pierre Schill Says Drone Countermeasures Are Being Developed French Army Chief of Staff Gen. Pierre Schill inspecting a Rapid Eagle anti-drone system at the Eurosatory defense show in Paris on June 19, 2024 The current advantage enjoyed by small…
China Ramps Up Drone Capabilities for Potential Taiwan Invasion
China is rapidly expanding its drone arsenal, including stealth drones, drone carriers, and underwater vehicles, signaling a shift towards a drone-centric naval strategy in preparation for a potential conflict with the US over Taiwan, reports Asia Times. GJ-11 Sharp Sword…
The Drone Wars of the Future: Why Taiwan is Not Ukraine
In the past two decades, drones have gone from a military rarity to a battlefield game-changer. The ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine has showcased the critical role of drones in modern warfare. However, according to The Economist a forthcoming…
Oswego City Police Receives FAA Approval for BVLOS Drone Operations
Police Department to Use Drones as First Responders The Oswego City Police Department in New York has been granted approval by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to conduct Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) drone operations without visual observers. The…
US Drone Maker Realtime Robotics to Invest $13.5M in Vietnam Factory
Real-Time Robotics Vietnam, a subsidiary of US-based drone manufacturer and solution provider Realtime Robotics (RtR), is set to begin construction of a $13.5 million factory in Ho Chi Minh City in the third quarter of 2024. The project, which reportedly…