drones

US Special Ops Chiefs Push for Right-to-Repair Authority for Military Systems

US special operations commanders have revealed that proprietary restrictions imposed by defense contractors are slowing efforts to rapidly repair military equipment, particularly unmanned aerial systems, as adversaries move faster with commercially available technology.

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Airbility, Schübeler Launch eVTOL Propulsion Tech Collaboration

South Korea’s Airbility has signed a memorandum of understanding with Germany-based Schübeler to jointly develop electric ducted fan propulsion systems for next-generation eVTOL aircraft, the companies announced.

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When Rifles Go Airborne: Iraq’s New Combat Drone Brings Rifle Firepower Aloft

A new multi-mission drone mounted with an infantry rifle has emerged as Iraq's latest push to pair all-day airborne surveillance with integrated firepower support.

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Ukrainian Strikes Kill Four in City Near Moscow: Russia

Ukrainian drone strikes killed four, including a child, hitting an apartment block and industrial facilities in Ryazan, southwest of Moscow.

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L3Harris Adds AI Counter-Drone Capability to Tactical Radios

L3Harris is introducing a software upgrade that turns tactical radios into an intelligent response network designed to help defend against small attack drones.

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Pentagon Sends Reps to Absorb Ukraine’s Drone Warfare Techniques

The US Department of Defense has deployed representatives to Ukraine to study drone combat and apply battlefield lessons to American military operations.

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AEVEX to Supply Drone for US Air Force One-Way Attack Ops

California drone developer AEVEX has received an $18.5-million contract to provide a tactical unmanned aerial system for the US Air Force.

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Ukraine’s New Laser Tool Makes Strike Drones Easier to See in Total Darkness

Ukrainian forces have turned to lasers to spot and track drones in complete darkness, aiming to improve nighttime targeting while reducing the cost of countering low-cost aerial threats.

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Rotron Demonstrates SkyLance One-Way Strike Drone in Firing Test

Rotron Aerospace has completed a firing demonstration of its SkyLance autonomous strike platform.

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Daytime Russian Barrage of 800 Drones Kills Six in Ukraine

A daytime Russian drone barrage mainly targeting western Ukraine killed at least six people and wounded dozens.

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