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300, 000 drones ordered: Pentagon hits hard wall as '98% of the magnets come from China"
1+ hour, 17+ min ago (682+ words) Race to mass-produce attack drones hinges on non-Chinese magnet supply The US Department of Defence (also known as the Department of War) has quietly launched the largest drone buildup in American history " ordering 30, 000 one-way attack drones with plans to scale…...
Tattu Launches 5. 0 Smart Battery Platform as Heavy-Lift Drones Demand Faster Charging and Smarter Fleet Power Management
1+ hour, 12+ min ago (267+ words) LIVERMORE, Calif. , May 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Tattu, a professional'UAV battery brand under Shenzhen Grepow Battery Co. , Ltd. , today announced the launch of the Tattu 5. 0 Smart Battery Platform, a new power platform developed for 100kg-class agricultural and logistics drones that require higher load…...
Otto Aerospace Advances with Phantom 3500 Jet Design Review
10+ hour, 10+ min ago (304+ words) Otto Aerospace has successfully completed the initial design review for its Phantom 3500 aircraft, marking a significant step forward in the development process. This milestone allows the program to advance into crucial phases of production planning and flight testing. The progress…...
Why cost-effective flexible networks are the key to C-UAS
5+ hour, 40+ min ago (738+ words) The widespread use of drones and loitering munitions in current conflicts has tilted the balance in favour of the attacking force, both operationally and economically. EOS's Dr Andreas Schwer tackles the question of what kind of C-UAS defences are needed…...
Consumer 360" Camera Drones With Impressive Goggles Are A Thing Now
2+ hour, 40+ min ago (436+ words) Relatively affordable drones with built-in 360" cameras are now a thing, with options from both DJI and a subsidiary of Insta360. Last year, Insta360 spun up a new subsidiary brand called Antigravity, and in December launched Antigravity A1, the first fully integrated 360" camera drone....
The C-UAS challenge: Finding the threat before it finds you
7+ hour, 2+ min ago (1085+ words) Our Executive Outlook content requires a Basic-level or higher Defence Insight" subscription to access. 18th May 2026 - 11: 30 GMT | by Industry Spotlight Enjoy free access to this sponsored article, all content provided by Teledyne FLIR Defense "You can't defeat what you can't find....
Why cost-effective flexible networks are the key to C-UAS success
7+ hour, 1+ min ago (893+ words) Our Executive Outlook content requires a Basic-level or higher Defence Insight" subscription to access. 18th May 2026 - 14: 30 GMT | by Studio Brought to you in partnership with EOS The drone threat is no longer just another analytical forecast in a report stacked on…...
Belarus Automates Soviet-Era MLRS Using Tablet-Enabled Fire Control System
16+ hour, 30+ min ago (110+ words) The Defense Post Belarusian soldiers may soon be able to fire rockets directly from inside Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (MLRS) cabins, thanks to a new Automated Control and Guidance System (ACGS) developed by VOLATAVTO. Built for the BM-21 Grad and…...
Ptero Dynamics Developing Hybrid-Electric Transwing VTOL UAS
14+ hour, 14+ min ago (93+ words) Aviation Week Ptero Dynamics Developing Hybrid-Electric Transwing VTOL UAS Cobra Aero's hybrid electric power unit is built around a heavy-fuel piston engine. Graham leads Aviation Week's coverage of technology, focusing on engineering and technology across the aerospace industry, with a…...
K2 Kamikaze UAV, Turkey
23+ hour, 19+ min ago (483+ words) The K2 Kamikaze UAV is the largest platform in its class, with a maximum take-off weight of 800kg. The K2 Kamikaze unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) is a next-generation loitering and strike platform indigenously developed by T'rkiye's Baykar Tech. The system was first unveiled…...