Russia is taking a huge step to boost its military power by creating a brand-new army unit focused on drones. Andrey Belousov, Russia’s Defense Minister, recently revealed plans to form this unit, which will be called the Unmanned Systems Troops. This decision comes directly from Russian President Vladimir Putin, who
Recent footage and photos have surfaced showing China testing advanced uncrewed air vehicles (UAVs) that can fly at high speeds and extreme altitudes. The tests include launches from a drone and even a high-altitude balloon. These vehicles appear to be linked to the MD-22 project—a hypersonic aircraft that first made
Superyachts, the floating palaces of the ultra-wealthy, are facing a new kind of danger that you might not expect: drones. These small, unmanned flying machines have become an unexpected threat to luxury vessels on the water, prompting owners to spend millions of dollars on counter-drone technology to protect their yachts.
For the past few weeks, something strange has been happening in the skies above New Jersey. Since November 18, state officials have reported seeing large drones flying every night. These drones are as big as six feet across, and they appear to be working together in a way that doesn’t
Spanish police have shut down a major drug-smuggling operation that used drones to carry hashish from Morocco to southern Spain. But these weren’t just any drones—these were advanced “narcodrones” made in Ukraine, specially built for the job. Smugglers Go High-Tech The Strait of Gibraltar, where Spain and Morocco are just
Ukraine has unveiled a new and powerful weapon in the form of its domestically developed Dovbush T10 drone, which has taken on a surprising new role. Originally designed as a reconnaissance platform, the T10 has now been modified to act as a mothership for FPV (First-Person View) kamikaze drones, transforming
In late October 2024, the US Army achieved a major milestone in air defense when it successfully deployed a powerful new weapon in Iraq. This cutting-edge system, known as the Directed Energy Maneuver Short-Range Air Defense (DE M-SHORAD), uses a 50-kilowatt laser mounted on a Stryker vehicle to protect against
A new Chinese weapon concept is causing a stir in the defense world. It’s called the GDF-600, a hypersonic boost-glide vehicle that doesn’t rely on power to stay in the air. Instead, it reaches insane speeds—up to Mach 7—and carries a variety of dangerous payloads, like supersonic missiles, drones, and
A new and exciting technology has just been launched by defense contractor Leonardo: the BriteStorm miniature electronic warfare jammer. This low-cost device is designed to be carried by small drones, often called loyal wingman-type drones, and even expandable loitering munitions. But what exactly does it do, and why is it
