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German Drone Maker Showcases VTOL Family, Eyes Autonomous Future
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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 use across various models. The Quantum-Systems VTOL Drone Family Seibel highlighted three key models in…

French Army Chief: Small Drone Advantage on Battlefield is Fleeting
Ukraine

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 aerial drones on battlefields, including in Ukraine, is merely “a moment in history,” according to…

Ukrainian Kamikaze Drone “Mace” Showcased at Eurosatory 2024
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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 by UAC at the National Association of Ukrainian Defense Industry Enterprises (NAUDI) booth, the drone’s…

Ukraine’s Drone Makers Adapt to Evade Russian Jamming
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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 per month to Russian electronic warfare by spring 2022. As the conflict continues, both sides…

Satellite image of the Kerch Bridge with additional defenses Additional defenses can be seen in place on June 8. Satellite image ©2024 Maxar Technologies.
Ukraine

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 has demonstrated that it can innovate and adapt to defensive measures in the Black Sea.…

Khmelnytskyi Delivers 10 DJI Mavic 3T Drones with Thermal Imaging to Ukrainian Soldiers
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Khmelnytskyi Delivers 10 DJI Mavic 3T Drones with Thermal Imaging to Ukrainian Soldiers

Mayor Oleksandr Symchyshyn Announces Drone Delivery on Facebook Oleksandr Symchyshyn, the mayor of Khmelnytskyi, Ukraine, announced that the city has delivered 10 DJI Mavic 3T drones equipped with thermal imaging cameras to Ukrainian soldiers. The drones, which cost nearly 1.8 million Ukrainian hryvnias (approximately $48,600 USD), were purchased using funds from the city budget, Ukrinform…

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