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Pentagon and SpaceX Team Up to Disrupt Russian Use of Starlink in Ukraine Conflict

In a significant move, Pentagon officials, in collaboration with SpaceX, have successfully curtailed the Russian military’s unauthorized use of Starlink satellite terminals during the ongoing war in Ukraine, as reported by Bloomberg. This strategic action directly impacts Russia’s military operations, particularly in their use of drones, revealing the complex role of commercial satellite technolog

Haye KestelooMay 9

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Drone Wars: How Russia and China Lead the Global Arms Race

In a world where warfare is rapidly evolving, drones have emerged as a game-changing technology. Recent data from the World Intellectual Property Office (WIPO) reveals a surge in drone-related patents, with Russia and China at the forefront of this new arms race, reports The Independent. The Rise of Drone Technology Between 2022 and 2023, drone…

Haye KestelooApr 28

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Robinson Helicopter Acquires Drone Maker Ascent AeroSystems

In a bid to expand its offerings and tap into the growing demand for unmanned aerial vehicles, Robinson Helicopter, America’s largest non-military helicopter manufacturer, has acquired Ascent AeroSystems, a small drone maker based in Wilmington, Massachusetts. The acquisition, for an undisclosed amount, marks a significant move for the 51-year-old company as it seeks to diversify…

Haye KestelooApr 24

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FAA Grants Waiver for Civil Drone Operations at Nevada Test Site

The FAA granted the Nevada Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Test Site (UASTS) a waiver allowing civil (non-public) drone operations.

Haye KestelooApr 16

DJI

Former Obama Official at the Center of Debate Over Support for Chinese Drone Maker DJI

Former Attorney General Loretta Lynch's goal? To take SZ DJI Technology Co., a controversial Chinese drone manufacturer, off a U.S. list.

Haye KestelooMar 19

Drone Swarm Strategy: Pentagon's Game-Changing Move

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Pentagon Pitches $1B Dream for Drone Army, Keeps Cards Close

Pentagon’s “Replicator” Drone Fleet: A Billion-Dollar Gamble In an ambitious move to bolster its military capabilities, the Pentagon has laid out plans to inject $1 billion into a cutting-edge drone initiative dubbed “Replicator.” The strategy aims to mass-produce thousands of drones over the next couple of years, according to Breaking Defense. Yet, as Deputy Defense…

Haye KestelooMar 12