torsdag 30. juli 2026

Droner

Droner får stadig mer oppmerksomhet. De kommer i nær sagt uendelig mange varianter. Uansett, de krever tilsvarende oppmerksomhet av norske myndigheter, men vi ligger veldig langt etter i utviklingen og bruken av slike. Det er tragisk, men et hederlig unntak er Kongsberg som du kan lese i innslaget fra den 27. under, hvor det beskrives integrering av NSM  for bruk på RQ-9.  (Red.)


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GA-ASI, Thales, Octave and dotOcean Sig MOU as Part of Belgium-Based Industrial Cooperation Initiative

By The Editor on Jul 29, 2026 06:45 am

At the Farnborough International Airshow on July 22, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc., Thales Belgium, Octave Intelligence plc (which includes Luciad NV), and dotOcean signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on integration- and manufacturing-related activity for the operation of multi-domain Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) systems for the MQ-9B SkyGuardian and SeaGuardian Remotely Piloted Aircraft manufactured by GA-ASI. H.E. Theo […]


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Sikorsky Nomad 100 Completes Initial Flight Test Phase for DARPA

By The Editor on Jul 29, 2026 06:40 am

Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, has completed initial ground and flight testing of its Nomad 100 unmanned aerial system in collaboration with the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Early VTOL Aircraft Demonstration (EVADE) program. Why it Matters: The milestone marks another step forward in delivering high-performing unmanned systems to servicemembers operating in rapidly evolving, contested environments. Lockheed Martin’s innovation investments […]

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Thales and Visionary Machines Join Forces to Advance Passive Counter-Drone Detection

By The Editor on Jul 29, 2026 06:30 am

Visionary Machines and Thales have announced a collaboration to trial a combined counter-unmanned aircraft system (C-UAS) detection capability, bringing together Visionary Machines’ ability to passively detect, classify and range drones with Thales’ wide-area scanning hardware, to deliver a new standard in passive protection against evolving UAS threats. Announced at the Farnborough International Airshow in the UK, the joint […]

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Embention USA and SkyRunner Announce Strategic Integration

By The Editor on Jul 29, 2026 06:20 am

Embention USA, a global supplier of high-reliability flight control systems for drones used in defence, advanced air mobility, and commercial applications, and SkyRunner, manufacturer of the FAA‑certified MK 3.2 dual‑mode air–ground platform, have announced a strategic integration that brings fully autonomous and remote‑piloted capabilities to one of the most versatile light‑tactical aircraft in the world. The […]

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US, Ukraine Moving Forward on Joint Drone Production

By The Editor on Jul 27, 2026 06:45 am

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that the U.S. and Ukraine plan to build a drone factory in the U.S. as part of a new defence partnership combining American manufacturing with Ukraine’s battlefield-tested drone technology. Speaking in an interview with far-right influencer Laura Zoomer, Zelensky said the agreement would expand on an initial drone cooperation deal reached with the U.S., […]


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Eight Newly Produced MQ-9 Reaper Drones Destroyed in Iranian Strike

By The Editor on Jul 27, 2026 06:40 am

Eight newly produced and unassembled U.S. Air Force MQ-9 Reaper unmanned aircraft were destroyed during an Iranian missile strike on King Faisal Air Base in Jordan, according to reports from multiple regional sources. The Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps targeted the facility, as well as Prince Hassan Air Base and Muwaffaq Salti Air Base, as […]

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GA-ASI and KONGSBERG Advance JSM Integration for MQ-9B

By The Editor on Jul 27, 2026 06:30 am

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. and KONGSBERG Gruppen ASA completed the System Requirements Review (SRR) and Preliminary Design Review (PDR) for the integration of the Joint Strike Missile (JSM) weapon system onto MQ-9B. This design and integration effort is a jointly funded project by both companies aimed at providing long-range strike capability for MQ-9B and its customers. These reviews were successfully completed in Kongsberg, […]

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UK Picks Tekever AR5 to Replace Watchkeeper

By The Editor on Jul 27, 2026 06:20 am

British soldiers will be better protected and more lethal on the battlefield as a new investment of up to £400 million will see the Army equipped with the latest spy drone technology. The new drones will be able to carry up to 50kg in surveillance equipment, such as cameras and sensors, and can fly for longer than previous systems […]

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Protector Weapons

By The Editor on Jul 24, 2026 06:45 am

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. has completed weapons testing for the Royal Air Force’s Protector RG Mk1 Remotely Piloted Aircraft, qualifying both the Paveway IV laser-guided bomb and the Brimstone 3 air-to-surface missile for launch from GA-ASI’s MQ-9B aircraft. Testing was completed on June 18 at GA-ASI’s facilities in Southern California and marked the first time that […]

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Pentagon Drone Dominance Program Wants Reusable Bomber/Dropper Platforms

By The Editor on Jul 24, 2026 06:35 am

One-way attack (OWA) systems are critical to close combat, but warfighters also need additional strike capability that is low-cost, scalable, and backed by a resilient supply chain. The Drone Dominance Program (DDP) is launching a new effort that focuses on reusable bomber/dropper platforms in a Phase 2.5 RFS (Mission C). DDP will award approximately $32M in initial […]

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Ukraine’s New SPYS Interceptor Hits 370 mph

By The Editor on Jul 24, 2026 06:30 am

Ukrainian company WIY Drones has developed the SPYS interceptor drone, which can engage targets flying at speeds of up to 600 km/h (370 m/h). The new drone was presented at the demo day of the public association Tech Force in UA titled “Designed for Tomorrow: Ukrainian Defence Technology in Action.” A company representative said that […]

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Lockheed Martin Unveils MORFIUS X-Rotor: New Swarm Drone‑Killer

By The Editor on Jul 21, 2026 06:45 am

Commercial swarms of hostile drones are fast becoming the biggest threat to allied forces on today’s battlefields. Enter MORFIUS X-Rotor — Lockheed Martin‘s newly released “one‑to‑many” airborne High Power Microwave (HPM), counter‑drone system that can neutralize more than 50 enemy drones in a single flight. Designed for field recovery and reuse, MORFIUS keeps a significantly low cost […]


Honeywell Expands Samurai Counter-Drone Capabilities

By The Editor on Jul 21, 2026 06:30 am

Honeywell Aerospace is set to expand the scope of its Stationary and Mobile UAS Reveal and Intercept (Samurai) system, with the technology now being integrated into Odys Aviation’s unmanned Laila VTOL aircraft. As with its existing ground-based solution—which can be operated from a fixed location or a moving vehicle—Honeywell sees the ability to “track, classify, identify, and ultimately […]


Tesseract Ventures Gets Pentagon Containerized Autonomous Drone Delivery System Project Contract

By The Editor on Jul 21, 2026 06:15 am

Tesseract Ventures announced its selection by the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) to advance in the Containerized Autonomous Drone Delivery System (CADDS) prototype project. This highly competitive initiative aims to accelerate next-generation autonomous capabilities for rapidly deploying, sustaining, and managing unmanned aerial systems (UAS) in contested and austere environments. The CADDS project addresses a critical Department of War […]



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Pentagon Issues New C-UAS Handbook

By The Editor on Jul 17, 2026 06:50 am

On July 9, 2026, the Joint Interagency Task Force (JIATF) 401 released a new handbook designed to help government, industry, and academic audiences develop a common understanding around the basic principles of protecting against illicit unmanned aerial systems (UAS), commonly referred to as drones. The guide, titled “Small Drones, Big Problems: A First Principles Approach to […]



Anduril YFQ-44 Fires Live Air-to-Air Missile in Landmark CCA Test

By The Editor on Jul 17, 2026 06:45 am

A YFQ-44A Collaborative Combat Aircraft conducting live-fire testing over the Mojave Desert, Calif. The live-fire test was performed in coordination with the 412th Test Wing’s Air Dominance Combined Test Force, a team consisting of active-duty military, government civilians, and government contractors, who worked to refine and validate the models required for a safe live-fire execution. […]



UK Selects Three Companies to Develop Low-Cost Drone Interceptors

By The Editor on Jul 17, 2026 06:30 am

The UK Ministry of Defence has awarded £3.16 million to three suppliers to develop new low‑cost interceptors designed to shoot down drones and other airborne threats. The UK is the first of five European partner nations to award contracts under a joint programme to strengthen air defence. These interceptors are designed to provide a more affordable way to […]


Dassault, Harmattan AI Fly New EW Collaborative UAV for Rafale

By The Editor on Jul 17, 2026 06:20 am

Dassault Aviation and Harmattan AI announced the successful execution of a collaborative in-flight engagement between a Rafale F4 and an unmanned aerial system equipped with the NAMIB payload, a new electronic warfare device jointly developed by both companies. NAMIB is an electronic warfare payload capable of detecting, identifying, and geolocating electromagnetic emissions, in particular those […]



Vickers Valiant – the 700MPH Bomber that Shook itself Apart

By The Editor on Jul 17, 2026 06:00 am


The Vickers Valiant was built to restore Britain’s place among the world’s great military powers at the dawn of the Cold War. As the first of the legendary V-bombers, it became the Royal Air Force’s first true strategic jet bomber and the only British aircraft ever to drop live atomic and hydrogen bombs during nuclear […]



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AV Receives MQ‑31A Designation from Italian Ministry of Defence

By The Editor on Jul 16, 2026 06:45 am


AeroVironment, Inc. announced that it has received an MQ-31A military designation from Italy’s Directorate of Aeronautical Armaments and Airworthiness (DAAA) to deliver the JUMP 20 unmanned aircraft system (UAS) to the Italian Army. The MQ‑31A designation confirms that the Italian Ministry of Defence now recognizes JUMP 20 as an official military capability. “This designation validates that […]


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Indian Navy Investigates Second Crash of India-Made Elbit Hermes 900 Starliner

By The Editor on Jul 16, 2026 06:30 am


The Indian Navy opened an investigation after a Drishti 10 UAV, the local version of the Israeli Elbit Hermes 900 Starliner, crashed last week, marking the second time in less than two years that such an incident has happened. The Israeli UAV, manufactured under license by the Adani Group, crashed during a training sortie near […]

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New Heavy-Lift Hydrogen Powertrain for UAVs

By The Editor on Jul 16, 2026 06:20 am


Intelligent Energy (IE), one of the world’s leading hydrogen fuel cell manufacturers, has unveiled a new 120 kW hydrogen fuel cell power system for heavy-lift fixed-wing drones and secured its largest commercial order to date in the unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) sector. The twin milestones come as Intelligent Energy’s UAV business continues to grow, driven […]

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MBDA and Rheinmetall to Develop Laser Weapon System for German Navy

By The Editor on Jul 16, 2026 06:15 am


On 9 July 2026, the Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw) signed a contract with the High-Energy Laser Naval Demonstrator Working Group (ARGE HEL) for the development of a high-energy laser weapon system for the German Navy. The ARGE HEL consists of MBDA Deutschland and Rheinmetall Waffe Munition. The two […]

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