ICEYE sees role as Europe’s defense space-intelligence linchpin
The Finnish firm eyes a satellite fleet large enough to enable ‘tactical’ ground operations without relying on US data.
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Anduril, UAE’s Edge unveil transformer drone for hovering, fast flight
The system, dubbed Omen, is the first of many platforms that the companies plan to develop and produce under their new joint venture.
Vendors’ push to drone-proof vehicles with nets goes beyond Ukraine
Netting and cages have proven effective in Ukraine in keeping warheads from penetrating vehicle walls.
Romania finds possible drone shreds after Russian strikes on Ukraine
Breaches of Romania’s airspace by drones have become increasingly frequent as Russia targets Ukrainian Danube River ports just across the border.
German Luftwaffe dispatches drone-defense experts to help Belgium
Brussels had requested assistance from Germany following a “significant increase” in sightings of unidentified unmanned aerial vehicles.
Of fiber-optics and FPVs – 6 questions with a Ukrainian drone trainer
Unmanned FPV motherships are on the rise, as operators face an intense cat-and-mouse game on frequency jamming and exploiting momentary vulnerabilities.
GCAP fighter jet designers push to keep weapons, drone options open
Integrating a variety of collaborative combat aircraft and optimizing munitions costs are key objectives in the UK-Japanase-Italy program.
Russia starts grading its provinces on drone production, training
Starting next year, participating in the scoring will be mandatory for all of Russia’s constituent parts.
Anduril’s drone wingman begins flight tests
Anduril emphasized the semiautonomous piloting of its YFQ-44A collaborative combat aircraft in its first flight test.
To coordinate strikes from space, US needs space JTACs, experts argue
Soon after planes were first used in war, there were specialists on the ground coordinating strikes. Space-based weapons could one day yield new observers.
Rheinmetall, MBDA tout German shipborne laser gun for zapping drones
The system demonstrated what Rheinmetall described as a first for Europe: successful target engagement “in front of blue sky."
Lithuania tests firearms, Swedish missiles against high-speed drones
The use of light weapons such as shotguns against drones in Ukraine has gained a lot of attention, grabbing the curiosity of some Western forces, too.
Singapore launches ‘Battlestar Galactica’-like warship with drones
One such vessel, with its fleet of unmanned companions, could execute missions that would otherwise require multiple manned warships.
Airbus, Thales, Leonardo form European space giant amid global contest
Europe’s three big space operators have announced a merger of their space businesses to take on competitors like Elon Musk’s Starlink.
Ukraine unveils upgraded sea drone for Black Sea strike missions
Ukraine has used the unmanned naval drones to target Russian shipping and infrastructure in the Black Sea.
Mass production of Ukrainian drones in the UK to launch within weeks
The Octopus interceptor drone was designed to bring down Russian Shahed-type attack drones, and it could become a part of Europe's emerging defenses.
Rafael pitches loitering Spike variant for US Army ‘Launched Effects’
The weapon is designed as a part of new class of loitering munitions that can stay airborne for some time before engaging a target.
