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AI-Controlled Fighter Jet Engages in Aerial Combat with Manned Aircraft
In a groundbreaking test conducted by the U.S. military, an artificial intelligence-controlled modified F-16 engaged in aerial combat with a manned jet. The test, part of the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency’s (DARPA) Air Combat Evolution (ACE) program, showcased the…
Canada and Allies Bolster Ukraine’s Drone Capabilities Amidst Ongoing War
As the war in Ukraine continues, Canada and its allies are stepping up their efforts to provide the country with advanced drone technology to aid in its defense against Russian aggression. The Ukrainian Defense Ministry has announced that Canada will…
Washington State Expands Funding for Law Enforcement Drones Despite Privacy Concerns
Washington State, one of the earliest and largest adopters of law enforcement drones, is allocating additional funding for vehicle-tracking technologies, including unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). The Washington State Department of Commerce has reportedly set aside $1.43 million for proposals, with…
Ukraine Targets Russia’s Strategic Radar with Explosive Drones
Ukraine has launched a series of drone attacks targeting Russia’s only long-range over-the-horizon (OTH) radar, the Container, located in the Russian town of Kovylkino. The radar, situated 370 miles from the front line in Ukraine, is a crucial asset for…
Jam-Resistant American Radios: Keeping Ukraine’s Drones in the Skies
In the heart of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, a crucial technological battle is being waged in the skies. As Ukrainian forces deploy long-range reconnaissance drones like the Shark drone to gather vital intelligence deep inside Russian-occupied territory, they face…
Prison Drones: The Evolving Threat of Contraband Smuggling
The Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) is grappling with a growing problem: drones being used to smuggle contraband into prisons. Guards say the illicit goods, including drugs and weapons, are fueling violence against staff, reports CBC. In response, the CSC…
The Changing Landscape of Drone Warfare: Lessons from Ukraine
The ongoing war in Ukraine has brought to light the significant role that small commercial drones play in modern warfare. These drones, used for reconnaissance and as weapons, have forced militaries to adapt their tactics and technologies to counter this…
Drone News: Anzu Robotics, DJI Power 1000, Sun ‘n Fun
Welcome to the weekly UAS news update. We have three stories for you this week: Anzu Robotics releases the Raptor, we have some new DJI releases, and then we have a drone show at Sun ‘n Fun that was absolutely…
Porsche and Steudtner Unveil Wave-Measuring Drone in Big Wave Surfing Quest
In a groundbreaking collaboration, German big wave surfer Sebastian Steudtner has teamed up with Porsche Engineering to develop a state-of-the-art drone capable of precisely measuring the height of massive waves. This technological advancement aims to bring greater transparency and accuracy…
Ukraine’s Drone Deliveries Soar as Conflict Intensifies
Ukraine has significantly increased its delivery of drones to its armed forces in the first few months of 2024, tripling the amount compared to the entire year of 2023, according to Colonel Vadym Sukharevskyi, the commander of Ukraine’s drone forces,…
U.S. Imposes New Sanctions on Iran in Response to Drone Attacks
The United States Treasury Department has announced a new round of sanctions targeting Iran’s drone program and steel production in response to recent Iranian drone attacks on civilian populations in Israel. According to The Washington Post, the move comes as…
Ukraine’s Long-Range Drone Operations Defy US Warnings
Despite US warnings to cease drone operations inside Russia, Ukraine continues to invest in and utilize long-range drones capable of striking targets as far as Siberia. The drone program has disrupted much of Russia’s oil and military infrastructure, but the…