The war that rewrote drone doctrine. FPV strikes, interceptors, jamming, and the industrial race behind them — reported from the open record.
France has begun its first-ever delivery of loitering munitions to Ukraine, marking a significant milestone in Franco-Ukrainian military cooperation. The OSKAR (Opportunity Strike Kinetics Aircraft Ruggedised) drones, developed by Delair and KNDS France, were reportedly rapidly transformed from demonstration models to combat-ready systems in just six months. Lightning-Fast Development to Deploymen
Shield AI, a California-based drone startup, has achieved a significant breakthrough in Ukraine with their V-BAT drone successfully operating in heavily jammed airspace, according to a recent Wall Street Journal report. The company’s success marks a rare victory for Western drone manufacturers in an environment where most unmanned aircraft struggle to survive. Game-Changing AI Technology…
Skydio, America’s largest drone manufacturer and a vital supplier to Ukraine’s military, is grappling with an unprecedented supply chain crisis after Beijing imposed sweeping sanctions, blocking access to essential components, according to the Financial Times. Supply Chain Disruption Threatens Operations The San Mateo-based company has been hit particularly hard by the disruption to their battery…
Former Google chief executive Eric Schmidt is advocating for a dramatic shift in US military strategy, urging the replacement of “useless” tanks with AI-powered drones, reports Bloomberg. Speaking at the Future Investment Initiative in Saudi Arabia, Schmidt highlighted how cheap drones have transformed modern warfare. “I read somewhere that the US had thousands and thousands…
In a significant shift towards modern warfare technology, South Korea’s military is planning to phase out conventional 60mm and 81mm mortars in favor of First Person View (FPV) drones, according to m.mt. Drone-Centric Military Modernization South Korea’s Army Chief of Staff Park An-su announced a comprehensive plan to restructure their mortar units into what they’re…
A new player has entered Ukraine’s drone warfare scene – the Shpak, a powerful 10-inch FPV quadcopter developed by RSI Europe. Features That Pack a Punch The Shpak’s not your average drone. It’s built specifically for military operations with a hefty 5 kg (11 lb) payload capacity and remote-controlled impact initiation system. What’s really clever…
Leading Turkish drone manufacturer Baykar is ramping up its in-house production capabilities and making a major investment in jet engine development, according to recent statements from CEO Haluk Bayraktar at the SAHA EXPO 2024 in Istanbul, reports the Daily Sabah . Major Investment in Engine Development The company plans to invest $300 million over the…
The ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and Israel have become unprecedented in their visibility, largely due to the widespread use of drone technology and body cameras. According to Axios, these wars are being documented and shared across social media platforms at a scale never seen before. Drones as Information Warfare Tools Military drones like the Heron…
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