As radio-controlled drones face growing interference, Ukraine and Russia embrace fiber-optic UAVs for unjammable, high-precision operations. What Is a Fiber-Optic Drone? Fiber-optic drones are first-person-view (FPV) drones or loitering munitions connected to their operator by an ultra-thin fiber-optic cable rather than a radio link. These tethers, often stretching up to 20 … [Read more...] about Tethered and Unstoppable: How Fiber-Optic Drones Are Rewriting the Rules of Battlefield Control
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Fortem Technologies Expands Manufacturing to Meet Global Demand for Counter-Drone Systems
New Utah Facility Doubles Production Capacity for DroneHunter®, TrueView™ Radar, and Drone Interceptors As the threat from small drones continues to grow in modern conflict zones, Fortem Technologies has responded by opening a new 51,000-square-foot headquarters and manufacturing facility in Lindon, Utah. The advanced site more than doubles the company’s previous capacity and … [Read more...] about Fortem Technologies Expands Manufacturing to Meet Global Demand for Counter-Drone Systems
Origin Robotics Unveils BLAZE: Autonomous, Cost-Effective Drone Interceptor for Modern Battlefields
AI-powered system fills critical air defense gap, offering rapid deployment against loitering munitions and hostile UAVs Origin Robotics Launches AI-Driven Interceptor Riga-based defense startup Origin Robotics has announced the release of BLAZE, an autonomous counter-drone interceptor designed to neutralize fast aerial threats. Developed in response to the growing use of … [Read more...] about Origin Robotics Unveils BLAZE: Autonomous, Cost-Effective Drone Interceptor for Modern Battlefields
The Drones the US Military is Looking for Now
US Military's Drone Evolution: Seeking Low-Cost, Attritable Systems in Wake of Ukraine War Lessons The US Army is undergoing one of its most significant transformations since the Cold War, with uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) playing a central role in this evolution. Recent statements from Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll, coupled with substantial investments in drone technology … [Read more...] about The Drones the US Military is Looking for Now
China’s Shift to Small Drones Signals Reshaping of Modern Warfare
Embracing Small, Smart, and Scalable Drones China is rapidly redefining their approach to modern warfare by shifting its focus to small, low-cost, AI-powered drones. Recent state media reports highlight the deployment of micro drones across the People’s Liberation Army (PLA), including a new model weighing less than a kilogram. This drone features a coaxial dual-rotor system … [Read more...] about China’s Shift to Small Drones Signals Reshaping of Modern Warfare
