FPVs Get Medieval With “Flying Sword” Bladed Drone

A fast FPV has a blade rather than an explosive warhead to inflict damage. The increasing speed of electric propeller drones makes such weapons increasingly feasible.

A Crazy Expensive U.S. Drone Just Disappeared Over Strait Of Hormuz

An MQ-4C Triton just disappeared off Iran, possibly downed by a missile. Unfortunately its price tag and rarity means this uncrewed aircraft is far from expendable.

Ukraine’s Heavy Lift Drones For Casualty Evacuation (And Air Assaults)

New scaled-up multicopter drones will provide rapid casualty evacuation for Ukrainian forces. The Russians are looking at the same technology for rapid assaults.

Daring, Costly Rescue Mission Highlights The Case For Drones

A complex rescue mission involving 150 aircraft to rescue one airman in Iran shows why uncrewed aircraft are increasingly needed.

New Ukrainian Jammer Makes Russia’s Latest Glide Bombs Useless (Again)

Lima Quant, an upgraded version of Ukraine’s Lima jamming system, is claimed to neutralize one of Russia’s most feared weapons.

5 Facts About Artemis II Now That It Has Launched

5 Quick Facts About The Artemis II Mission Now That It Is Headed To The Moon

Why U.S. Gatling Guns Are Not Stopping Iran’s Shahed Drones

Gatling-type weapons like the U.S. C-RAM can be presented as an invincible shield against drones. But some Shaheds are getting through due to the weapon’s limitations.

Putin’s War Chest Set To Explode With Iran War, Lifted U.S. Sanctions

As the Iran War sparks higher oil prices, and the U.S. lifts sanctions on Russian exports, Moscow’s war chest is set to explode, fueling its missile blitzes on Ukraine.

Anthropic–Pentagon Dispute Brings A Turning Point For The AI Industry

Anthropic and DoD are in a battle over the acceptable military use of AI models. The case highlights tensions between AI safety, ethics and national security.

Russian Female Drone Pilots Flying Against The Wind Of Tradition

While female Ukrainian drone pilots have carved a niche for themselves, women drone operators in the Russian military face much harder challenges.