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Former AG Bill Barr Joins Military Drone Maker Dzyne as Advisor
According to a recent report from Axios, Bill Barr, the former U.S. Attorney General, has taken on an advisory role with military drone manufacturer Dzyne. This move comes after Dzyne’s acquisition of defense tech company High Point Aerotechnologies. The Age…
German Drone Maker Showcases VTOL Family, Eyes Autonomous Future
In a recent LinkedIn video, Florian Seibel, CEO of Germany-based Quantum-Systems, introduced his company’s family of Vertical Takeoff and Landing (VTOL) drones. These unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) are designed to operate on a common platform, offering versatility and ease of…
Massive Manta Ray Drone Glides Through California Waters
Northrop Grumman’s Extra-Large Underwater Vehicle Undergoes Testing A large, animal-like uncrewed underwater vehicle (UUV) known as the Manta Ray has been spotted maneuvering off the California coast in new footage captured during testing. The emergence of advanced sea drones is…
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…
Ukrainian Kamikaze Drone “Mace” Showcased at Eurosatory 2024
Mace Drone Boasts Advanced Technologies for Precise and Effective Strikes The Ukrainian kamikaze drone, known by its export name “Mace” and often compared to the “Lancet” drone, was showcased at Eurosatory 2024, one of the largest international defense exhibitions. Presented…
Ukraine’s Drone Makers Adapt to Evade Russian Jamming
Drones Play Crucial Role in Ukraine War Drones have become increasingly important in the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine. According to a report by the Royal United Services Institute, a U.K. think tank, Ukraine was losing around 10,000 drones…
Drone Vulnerability: US and Israeli Drones Under Attack
US and Israeli drones are facing increasing threats from Iran-backed militant groups. Recently, several high-value drones have been shot down, raising questions about their effectiveness and future use in contested environments. Drone Attacks and Losses Since October, the US has…
Ukraine’s Naval Drones Force Russia to Bolster Defenses at Kerch Bridge
Satellite Images Reveal Additional Barges and Floating Booms Ukraine has reportedly vowed to destroy the strategic Kerch bridge linking Russia with occupied Crimea. In response, Russia has attempted to protect the bridge with barges and floating boom defenses. However, Ukraine…
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…
Taiwan to Acquire Nearly 1,000 AI-Powered Drones
In a significant move to bolster its military capabilities, Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense (MND) plans to procure nearly 1,000 drones equipped with artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning abilities this year, according to a report delivered to the Legislative…
Estonia’s Drone Warfare Revolution: Thrifty Innovations and Battle-Tested Tactics
Estonia, a small Baltic nation with a population of just 1.3 million, is rapidly becoming a hotbed for drone warfare innovation. With a keen eye on Ukraine’s use of drones, Estonians are fielding new kit, changing doctrine, and revamping training…
Ukraine’s Sailor-Less Navy: Destroying Russian Vessels with Drone Boats
Ukraine’s navy, decimated by the Russian invasion in February 2022, has made a stunning comeback by pioneering the use of drone boats, or uncrewed surface vehicles (USVs). These small, cheap, and quick-to-build naval drones have been instrumental in breaking the…