The war that rewrote drone doctrine. FPV strikes, interceptors, jamming, and the industrial race behind them — reported from the open record.
A recent incident involving Russia’s new S-70 Okhotnik-B (“Hunter-B”) stealth combat drone has raised serious questions about the country’s stealth technology capabilities. The prototype drone, designed to operate alongside the Su-57 “Felon” fighter, was shot down over Ukraine when it went out of control. This embarrassing mishap might just be the tip of the iceberg…
A San Antonio-based drone startup is positioning itself to challenge Chinese drone giant DJI’s dominance in the military and public safety markets. Darkhive, founded in 2021 by John Goodson and Steve Turner, is developing affordable, easy-to-use drones manufactured outside of China. Filling a Critical Gap in US Drone Capabilities Darkhive’s founders recognized a significant vulnerability…
Russia seems to have lost one of its prized S-70 Okhotnik (Hunter) drones in eastern Ukraine over the weekend, according to a report from Business Insider. This incident could be a significant blow for Moscow’s drone program and a potential intelligence goldmine for Ukraine and its Western allies. The Crash: What We Know Video footage…
The rapid evolution of drone technology is transforming modern warfare, forcing militaries worldwide to adapt quickly. Drones have become a game-changer in conflicts like those in Ukraine and the Middle East, posing significant challenges for traditional military strategies. Drones: The New Air Force for Any Armed Group Drones have democratized aerial warfare. Their low cost…
The Netherlands is ramping up its support for Ukraine with a major investment in drone technology and additional fighter jets. Dutch Defence
Palestine Action activists have once again disrupted operations at a Teledyne factory in the UK, claiming the facility produces crucial components for anti-drone systems and F-35 fighter jets used by Israel in Gaza. The incident, which occurred on October 2, 2024, at Teledyne CML Composites in Bromborough, Wirral, involved protesters scaling the roof, causing damage,…
Vilnius-based Granta Autonomy has landed a €1 million deal with Lithuania’s Ministry of National Defence for their GA-10FPV-AI quadcopter drones. The contract’s part of a bigger €8 million initiative that’ll see thousands of UAVs sent to both Lithuanian and Ukrainian forces, according to a report from Janes. The GA-10FPV-AI: A Versatile Quadcopter The GA-10FPV-AI is…
In a significant development, Russia’s state-owned weapons company Almaz-Antey has reportedly established a drone production program in China, aimed at developing and manufacturing long-range attack drones for use in the Ukraine conflict, according to a Reuters investigation. This move could potentially reshape the dynamics of the ongoing war and raise new concerns about international cooperation…
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