The Impact of Emerging Aviation on Air-to-Ground Networks
How the increase in aircraft and transfer of aircraft data are demanding more from air-to-ground networks.| Connected Aviation Today
For its resilience plan, Ireland’s ESB selected Cyberhawk to perform critical inspections across its transmission and distribution network.| Regional News | Smart Energy International
Both objects were closely monitored and left Polish territory without causing any damage.| Notes From Poland
For a country without a significant navy, Ukraine’s naval and aerial drones have done considerable damage to Russia’s Black Sea fleet, destroying or disabling roughly a third of its ships. Now, for the first time, the Ukrainians have reached well … Continue reading → The post Ukraine Widens Naval War — Sinks Russian Arms Ship In Caspian Sea in Drone Strike appeared first on Old Salt Blog.|
How the increase in aircraft and transfer of aircraft data are demanding more from air-to-ground networks.| Connected Aviation Today
Gen. Alexus Grynkewich, Supreme Allied Commander Europe, shared new details about NATO’s near-term digital transformation plans this week. The post How the war in Ukraine is shaping NATO’s approach to future fights appeared first on DefenseScoop.| DefenseScoop
General Atomics recently began flight testing of its prototype, dubbed the YFQ-42A, at an unnamed location in California. The post General Atomics begins flight tests for Air Force CCA drone program appeared first on DefenseScoop.| DefenseScoop
Samedi 30 août, plus de 400 pompiers russes poursuivaient leurs efforts pour contenir un incendie déclenché plus tôt dans la semaine par des débris de drone ukrainien, près du « palais »... L’article Un drone ukrainien déclenche un incendie à proximité d’une résidence de Poutine en mer Noire est apparu en premier sur Valeurs actuelles.| Valeurs actuelles
“We’re behind globally, and this is our aggressive attempt to close that gap,” said the director of the Fort Rucker, Alabama, course. The post Army plays ‘catch up’ on drone warfare with new operator course appeared first on Task & Purpose.| Task & Purpose
One Ontario-based drone company has raised $26M and seen its share price triple. Its CEO foresees a golden moment for the industry.| The Logic
If top government officials were regular readers of this blog, they would have been warned by a headline here more than two years ago, “China To Squeeze West by Restricting Export of Essential Rare…| Economist Writing Every Day
The news on how drones are changing the battlefield continues to appear in the media each week – with new developments and commentary providing informative and interesting reading. This week we have updates on the advent of “swarm drones”, lessons [...]| SOF News
The news on how drones are changing the battlefield continues to appear in the media each week – with new developments and commentary providing informative and interesting reading. This week we have an update on a new U.S. drone called [...]| SOF News
Japan’s defense minister Gen Nakatani visited Turkey to enhance defense ties and, while there, also visited the facilities of Turkish Aerospace Industries, Istanbul Naval Shipyard and Baykar. Japan and Turkey have set the stage for future defense commercial ties as Japanese Defense Minister Gen Nakatani met his Turkish counterpart and toured Turkish military industrial facilities […]| The Aviationist
The new UCAV will almost certainly translate into an acquisition for the PLA, given China’s tradition to display new military systems in its parades. We may have the first unofficial image of one of China’s CCAs (Collaborative Combat Aircraft) on the back of a truck being prepared for the upcoming Sep. 3, 2025,, Victory Day […]| The Aviationist
Drones, or unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), have become an integral part of modern life, transforming how we deliver goods, monitor infrastructure, and even capture breathtaking aerial views. From delivering medical supplies to remote areas to enhancing public safety through real-time surveillance, drones offer innovative solutions across industries. However, their rapid proliferation and increasing complexity demand […] The post Drone Laws in the UAE first appeared on LYLaw Dubai.| LYLaw Dubai
Once applied to a whale, Project CETI's tags collect bioacoustics, heart rate, dive depth, and body orientation. The post How Project CETI uses drones to humanely tag sperm whales appeared first on The Robot Report.| The Robot Report
As the threats of drones in war grow, Ukrainian forces are strapping anti-air missiles to decades-old planes for defense.| Task & Purpose
Drone technology is well established, but integrating it into everyday urban life is not. That gap is no longer just about regulation or safety — it’s also about communication, coordination, and the ability to show who benefits and how. The post From testbeds to infrastructure: Air mobility is taking off appeared first on Kista Science City.| Kista Science City
Some rival states are currently building visually similar flying wing kamikaze drones. The origins of the technology lie in a development by Dornier in the 1980s. Initially, only Israel pursued the concept further. A US company has presented the Low-Cost Unmanned Combat Attack System (LUCAS), a new cost-effective wing-only drone that was developed to compete […]| Matthias Monroy
Despite grave ethical and legal concerns about the introduction of AI into decision making around the use of lethal force, the UK is rapidly pressing ahead with a number of programmes and projects …| Drone Wars UK
What if there was Computer Science in Middle Earth?…Computer Scientists and digital artists are behind the fabulous special effects and computer generated imagery we see in today’s movies, but for a bit of fun, in this series, we look at how movie plots could change if they involved Computer Scientists. Here we look at an alternative … Continue reading Film Futures: The Lord of the Rings→| cs4fn
The German Armed Forces want to procure combat drones with a range of over 1000 kilometres by 2029. Airbus, Rheinmetall and the start-up Helsing are vying for the billion-euro deal. The German Armed Forces are about to embark on a new armament project: according to the German newspaper ‘Handelsblatt’, the air force wants to procure […]| Matthias Monroy
Yes, the leaked photo of the “Insta360 drone” is real. I know because I’ve actually flown it. Here are 7 hints from a beta tester. A few days before DJI enters the 360 camera market, Insta360 announces a partnership to compete with DJI in the drone market, adding fuel to the growing rivalry between these […] The post New Insta360 drone? What is ANTIGRAVITY? appeared first on 360 Rumors.| 360 Rumors
Petroglyphs give us a priceless glimpse into the past. And one Utahn has dedicated himself to documenting and preserving these delicate treasures using his unique talents. The post Preserving Petroglyphs with Drone Photography appeared first on Good News Utah.| Good News Utah
The post Choosing between M3E and M4E? Here’s what you need to know appeared first on Propeller.| Propeller
The U.S. Army’s new report on Russia’s war in Ukraine shows how drones, jammers, and mass fires are reshaping modern warfare.| Task & Purpose
Beach lover? Yeah, me too. As a drone pilot, I've flown my drone all over the Caribbean because those aerial views are to die for! These are some of my favorite Caribbean drone photos I've| She Saves She Travels
TSMC considers drones for its Arizona facility, enhancing operations with AI and robotics amidst a US expansion.| Wccftech
The spread of emerging technologies, such as additive manufacturing (AM, aka 3-D printing), artificial intelligence (AI), and remote sensing (RS, including surveillance drones and imaging satellites), could have significant implications for both the proliferation of nuclear weapons and nonproliferation efforts to stop them. These technologies could diffuse more easily due to their dual-use nature and... Source| H-Diplo|RJISSF
DFR provides considerable promise for increased safety, reduced response times and improved de-escalation capabilities for public safety agencies| EMS1
The Netherlands has procured eight V-BAT vertical take-off and landing drones for the Royal Netherlands Navy and Marine Corps.| The Defense Post
The German Luftwaffe is aquiring three more Israeli long-range drones, with a total of six then being stationed in Schleswig-Holstein. Israel’s wars in Gaza and Iran make training for German crews more difficult. The German Armed Forces are apparently planning to procure three more long-range Heron TP drones from Israel. To this end, the budget […] Der Beitrag Bundeswehr buys more huge strike drones from Israel and transfers training to Germany erschien zuerst auf Matthias Monroy.| Matthias Monroy
A Hessian company is developing an army of remote-controlled cockroaches that can be dropped from the air. Unlike with mammals, such research with electrical impulses is not prohibited for insects. The idea sounds bizarre: a squad of soldiers throws a suitcase full of cockroaches into an embattled building – or lets them crawl out of […] Der Beitrag Cockroach cyborgs by drone: German start-up develops remote-controlled insects for war and rescue missions erschien zuerst auf Matthias Monroy.| Matthias Monroy
With a commitment to co-operate with the military, German wind farms will become legitimate military targets. Submarine cables are to be docked with secret harbours for underwater drones. The Bundeswehr has been authorised to install and operate fixed installations such as transmitters and receivers on energy production facilities in the North and Baltic Seas. This […] Der Beitrag Maritime militarisation makes companies nervous: Offshore facilities and sea cables turned into surveillance er...| Matthias Monroy
Israel’s largest armaments company also produces in Germany. A protest camp in Ulm, Baden-Württemberg, is campaigning for the closure of the sites and demanding a stop to all arms exports to Israel. Anton Benz and Matthias Monroy It was a different kind of concert: on Wednesday morning, a small string orchestra blocked the entrance to […] Der Beitrag Anti-Elbit protest in Germany: ‘Blood, blood, blood on your hands’ erschien zuerst auf Matthias Monroy.| Matthias Monroy
The EU border agency is spending another quarter of a billion on Israeli long-range drones. This unmanned aerial surveillance is being expanded with expensive high-flying technology. The EU border agency Frontex has significantly expanded its drone surveillance for migration control in the Mediterranean. While 3307 flight hours were registered in 2023, the number rose to […] Der Beitrag Frontex significantly expands drone operations: Number of flight hours increases by 50 per cent erschien ...| Matthias Monroy
The Army's C5ISR Center is working with industry to integrate counter-UAS sensors to a C2 architecture mounted on vehicles to enable on-the-move detection and defeat of drones.| DefenseScoop
Russia is now winning the drone war against Ukraine thanks to a massive increase in domestic drone production and a series of technological upgrades, writes Maksym Beznosiuk. This is enabling Putin to dramatically escalate the bombardment of Ukrainian cities.| Atlantic Council
May was a big month for robotics in the United States, as flowers bloomed outside, actuators rose in the convention halls of Boston, Detroit, Houston, and Atlanta. While there have been many good a…| CHRONICLING THE ROBOT INDUSTRY
Iran has recently joined fellow Kremlin allies Armenia and Syria in discovering the limits of Russian support. Putin's army is dangerously overextended in Ukraine and is in no position to embark on new military adventures, writes Elena Davlikanova.| Atlantic Council
Ukraine's drone wall is rapidly emerging as Europe's first line of defense against the mounting military threat posed by an expansionist Russia, writes David Kirichenko.| Atlantic Council
From late 2024 to early 2025, numerous unidentified drones were reported over U.S. cities and military bases. While some of these "mystery craft" were later attributed to FAA-authorized research and other purposes, their presence highlighted the potential threat and vulnerability of defense and infrastructure facilities. Paul Lushenko, chief strategist for the U.S. military's Joint Counter Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Office (JCO), joined host Tom Spahr to discuss these concerns. Lushenko ...| A Better Peace: The War Room Podcast
The Army will lead a new interagency office tasked with developing joint solutions to counter drones.| DefenseScoop
The Army is requesting nearly $70 million to procure loitering munitions in fiscal 2026 under the LASSO program, according to budget documents released this week.| DefenseScoop
Saskatchewan is considering a license category for drone pesticide application, a proactive step as federal approvals for agricultural products are awaited.| The Western Producer
LBA Systems, to be based in Italy, will be dedicated to the design, development, and production of unmanned aerial systems. Announced at the Paris Air| The Aviationist
A new initiative is testing the use of underwater drones and artificial reefs in marine conservation at the Ayia Napa marina. Set to launch at the end of the year, the project, led by the Cyprus Marine and Maritime Institute (CMMI), will explore new ways to monitor marine ecosystems to…| cyprus-mail.com
President Trump’s June 6, 2025 executive order “Unleashing American Drone Dominance” sets an aggressive timeline for FAA BVLOS rulemaking, launches an eVTOL Integration Pilot Program, and prioritizes domestic manufacturing and export of U.S. drone technologies—aiming to modernize logistics, public safety, and defense while securing global leadership in advanced air mobility. The post U.S. Accelerates Drone and eVTOL Integration: What the New Executive Order Means for America first app...| Defense Update:
France is gearing up to deploy a stealthy UCAS (Uncrewed Combat Air System) alongside the Rafale F5 by around 2033, following its program announcement in| The Aviationist
During the overnight hours of June 12-13, 2025 (Middle East time), Israel used Air Force fighters and drones to attack Iran in a broad aerial barrage that left hundreds of key Iranian sites destroyed. Israel’s attack upon Iran occurred because of recent intelligence reports that indicated Iran might be only days away from being able...| End Times Truth
Missions commandos, opérations clandestines et attaques de drones sont désormais l'objet de vidéos d'action efficaces diffusées sur les réseaux sociaux| l'Opinion
I think some of my early thoughts on the CEO killer have panned out. The story of Luigi’s Mansion has become even more ridiculous as time has gone on...| battlepenguin.com
Department of Homeland Security is using its most powerful and persistent eyes in the sky as part of its response to the unrest in Los Angeles.| The War Zone
While there appears to be a consensus between mainstream political parties, officials and defence commentators that a significant increase in spending on drone and military AI systems would be a po…| Drone Wars UK
PULSE POINTS: ❓What Happened: Most of the 31 U.S.-supplied M1 Abrams tanks sent to Ukraine have reportedly been destroyed or disabled, according to| The National Pulse
Drone flight controllers do so much more than simply receive signals and tell the drone which way to move. They’re responsible for constantly tweaking the motor speeds in order to maintain stable flight, even with shifting winds and other unpredictable factors. For that reason, most flight controllers are purpose-built for the job. But element14’s Milos […]| Arduino Blog
Ukraine also launched a flurry of drone attacks it said were preemptive against long-range Russian aviation bases.| The War Zone
Some of the bombers were armed with cruise missiles when Ukraine’s drones rained down on them. Some of the bombers were armed with cruise missiles when Ukraine’s drones rained down on them.| The War Zone
"Currently, more than 40 aircraft are known to have been hit, including the A-50, Tu-95 and Tu-22 M3," a source told the Kyiv Independent.| The Kyiv Independent
A CanSat is a small sensor payload, about the size of a soda can, designed to be launched on a model rocket to relatively low altitudes of around 1km. But while that isn’t anywhere close to leaving the atmosphere, it is very high and CanSats need a way to get back to the ground safely. […]| Arduino Blog
This is the untold story of America’s hidden role in Ukrainian military operations against Russia’s invading armies.| www.nytimes.com
The Drone War Over Ukraine (w/ Samuel Bendett)| cftni.org
5G is a game of two halves, they say – because the industry is between rollout of 5G NSA and 5G SA architectures, and because there is everything to play for.| RCR Wireless News
Seeding forages into marginal areas has benefits for the farmer, the land and local wildlife.| Canadian Cattlemen
No one wanted to go on the record, but everyone shared contradictory experiences with the Trump administration last month. A frontier tech company depends on the government to approve licenses or waivers, such as launching low-Earth orbit satellites or beyond-line-of-sight delivery drones. But what happens if the person or the office you filed with a […]| CHRONICLING THE ROBOT INDUSTRY
Drone814, a new initiative in Greater Johnstown, will begin testing aerial delivery of defibrillators, EpiPens and other supplies to evaluate response times and potential healthcare cost savings| EMS1
With low-cost drones and missiles threatening even well-defended naval assets, this analysis examines a systems approach to integrating electronic warfare that could rebalance the cost equation.| euro-sd.com
While behind-the-scenes wrangling on the final details of the latest Strategic Defence Review continue, the overall message is crystal clear: the UK intends to significantly increase military spending. To enable this there have already been a number of government decisions designed to make funds available, in particular, for new weapons technology and programmes. In November, … Read more Companies vying for share of purloined aid budget as UK plans to spend big on drones and military tech| Drone Wars UK
Exclusive insights into terrorism and counterterrorism in the North Caucasus: 2024 trends report Your guide to patterns in terrorism and state responses in one of Russia’s most volatile regions In 2024, the North Caucasus remained a key hotspot for terrorism-related activity in Russia, with 93 recorded incidents. Yet, much of the available reporting lacks depth ... Read more The post Terrorism and counterterrorism in the North Caucasus in 2024 appeared first on Threatologist.| Threatologist
USAF analyses show a need for aircraft that can persist in contested areas and that standoff capabilities alone can't win future fights.| The War Zone
Drones have changed the war in Ukraine, with soldiers adapting off-the-shelf models and swarming the front lines.| www.nytimes.com
Take your travel photos to the next level with lightweight, easy-to-fly drones that capture breathtaking views from above! These compact drones fit right in your carry-on bag, making them perfect for any adventure. Check out the best travel drones and start planning your next epic getaway!| She Saves She Travels
More than 5,000 military personnel from across roughly 35 nations and international groups are embarking on a 12-day, U.S.-led event.| DefenseScoop
Lithuanians raise €1M in a week to supply Ukraine with drones and anti-drone systems, strengthening its defense amid ongoing war and looming peace talks.| Euromaidan Press
The questionable F-313 Qaher, presented in 2013 as "Iran's first stealth jet", reappears in drone form. On Feb. 1, 2013, Iran unveiled its so-called| The Aviationist
Artificial intelligence expert Robert J. Marks investigates the potential military use of lethal AI and examines the practical and ethical challenges. Marks provocatively argues that the development of lethal AI is not only appropriate in today’s society — it is unavoidable. Source| Books – Discovery Institute
The Virginia Space Grant Consortium’s GeoTEd-UAS program teamed up with the Virginia Peninsula Community College (VPCC [formerly Thomas Nelson CC]) in partnership with Virginia’s Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS) to conduct two drone camps focused on special needs students from area high schools in Hampton, Newport News, Poquoson, and Williamsburg/James City County. The … Read more "DARS (Department of Aging and Rehabilitative Services) 2022 Drone Camp" The post DA...| Virginia Space Grant Consortium
Six community college students and three community college faculty recently completed an intensive internship program conducting UAS research and flight testing. Led by VSGC and funded by the NSF, the GeoTEd-UAS Internship program was in partnership with Virginia Tech's site in the Center for Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS), a multi-university NSF Industry/University Cooperative Research Center. … Read more "GeoTEd-UAS Internship Completion" The post GeoTEd-UAS Internship Completion appea...| Virginia Space Grant Consortium
On January 1, 2024, a magnitude 7.6 earthquake struck the Noto Peninsula in Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan. The earthquake and its aftershocks severely disrupted transportation, power and water supplies and communications. In response, SoftBank Corp. (TOKYO: 9434) has been working to restore communicati…| SoftBank News. Bringing IT closer to home.
Almost a year has passed since a powerful magnitude 7.6 earthquake struck the Noto Peninsula, located in Japan’s Ishikawa Prefecture. The natural disaster caused severe damage to local infrastructure and homes in the area, and SoftBank Corp. (TOKYO: 9434) and other telecommunications carriers strugg…| SoftBank News. Bringing IT closer to home.
Mayor London Breed’s priorities are all over your March 5 primary ballot, including one measure that proposes to give San Francisco police expanded use of drones and surveillance cameras.| SFist - San Francisco News, Restaurants, Events, & Sports
My goal for this book is to help you at a pivotal point in your ideation process and, at the same, introduce you to a cadre of potential mentors. Just like it’s essential to satiate yourself before…| CHRONICLING THE ROBOT INDUSTRY
Flying my drone is such a fun way to capture stunning aerial landscapes while traveling. But figuring out international drone laws can be daunting! So, I thought I'd share my exact process to find out| She Saves She Travels
Three of America's leading AI companies have now signed up to share their technology with the US defence forces and military contractors, even after initially insisting they wouldn't – and the age of autonomous warfare now seems close at hand.| New Atlas
« Elles refusèrent d’être de la chair à canon, nous refusons d’être de la chair à drones. » Communiqué de revendication de l’attaque de trois transformateurs électriques à Toulouse dans la nuit du 2 au 3 décembre 2024| Attaque
Ongoing sightings of mysterious drones in the skies over New Jersey have sparked alarm among residents as officials continue to investigate the odd nightly incursions.| The Debrief
German defense technology company, Helsing, has just unveiled its first AI-powered, munitions-deploying strike drone, the HX-2, though its core components are already battle-hardened.| New Atlas
Colorado is full of awe-inspiring landscapes, and a dream destination with a variety to do for every kind of traveler. And if you fly a drone, it's even more so! Here are some fun -| She Saves She Travels
GORGEOUS Kauai drone photos: the island is perfect for drone photography with its picturesque landscapes. From jagged cliffs to sweeping beaches and lush waterfalls, this island has so much you'll love. These Hawaii drone photography shots will inspire you to travel to Kauai!| She Saves She Travels
The FBI has begun investigating the drone sightings over Morris and Somerset counties| EMS1
We also now know the drone incursions last week happened over multiple bases, not just RAF Lakenheath.| The War Zone
With drones and A.I., researchers managed to double the number of mysterious geoglyphs in a matter of months.| www.nytimes.com
Ukraine faces a tricky dilemma as winter approaches. How can it disrupt an expected mass Russian missile campaign targeting the country's infrastructure while simultaneously being barred from using Western-supplied weapons to strike deep inside Russia? Despite being limited to the use of long-range kamikaze drones, one method employed by Kyiv| The Kyiv Independent
Facing production limits, Russia increasingly relies on drones over costly cruise missiles, targeting Ukrainian cities with more destructive payloads, according to a Ukrainian electronic warfare expert.| Euromaidan Press
Ukraine struck a Russian military depot in Bryansk overnight, triggering multiple explosions at the ammunition storage facility.| Euromaidan Press
Civilian infrastructure bore the brunt in Odesa as five-hour air raid alerts gripped Kyiv.| Euromaidan Press
The technologies selected for the upcoming Silent Swarm demonstration are much higher quality than in years past, according to the project leader.| DefenseScoop
Anduril Industries has just announced the Bolt and Bolt-M drone. These aren't your average hobbyist drones either, as the M stands for "munitions," packing up to a 3 lb (1.4 kg) payload of your favorite tactical ordnance.| New Atlas
