The Grom (Russian for Thunder) unmanned aerial vehicle exists now in the form of a mock-up and a concept. Preliminary design works began in August 2021, and at this phase the shape of the future combat robot will be specified. But one unique capability of the new UAV has already been announced: it will be…
“Marker” Is Tested As an Anti-UAV Defense System
The "Marker" robot, which is supposed to be used against UAVs, in particular kamikaze drones, was tested in Russia. There are high hopes for a promising robot, capable of performing various functions. Evgeny Dudorov, the executive director of the "Android Technics" SPA, told RIA that the robot was tested as an air defense system. [newslist]…
US Shows Its First Unmanned UH-60A Black Hawk
The U.S. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Aircrew Labor In-Cockpit Automation System (ALIAS) program completed a first ever flight of a UH-60A Black Hawk helicopter without anyone onboard. [newslist] Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, completed 30-minutes of uninhabited flight with the optionally piloted vehicle (OPV). The Black Hawk was retrofitted with Sikorsky MATRIX™ autonomy…
UMEX and SimTEX 2022 To Take Place on 21-23 February 2022
Building on the success of the previous Unmanned Systems Exhibition and Conference in 2016, 2018 & 2020, launched during the International Defence Exhibition and Conference (IDEX), the Middle East region is ready to welcome a bigger and better UMEX show in 2022, with a broader scope which will include a Simulation and Training (SIMTEX) zone…
A New Way to Cope with a Drone Swarm
Specialists from Military University of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation have invented a new way to deal with a swarm of small drones. According to the document published on the Rospatent (Federal Service for Intellectual Property), it is based on using a quadcopter, releasing frags over the territory of the protected area.…
Heart of the Swarm
The Russian Aerospace Forces will receive a flying drone control center. It was stated during the visit of the Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu to the first specialized factory for the production of large-size unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in Dubna, built by “Kronstadt” company. [newslist] Sergey Surovikin, the Commander-in-chief of the Russian Aerospace Forces presented…
Kalashnikov’s Kamikaze Drone Gets Export Permits
Kalashnikov concern has obtained the permits for the export of the KYB-UAV kamikaze drone, said the concerns press service on Tuesday. By getting these export permits, the concern can now promote the UAV system abroad. [newslist] “The Kalashnikov Concern, together with JSC Rosoboronexport, is ready to start promoting the KYB UAV internationally, including during…
Artificial Intelligence Prosepcts in Engineering Troops
“The development of new means of engineering weapons is carried out continuously and in all directions. The latest technologies, in particular artificial intelligence, are focused on creating intelligent minefields with a "friend or foe" identification system” says the Chief of Russian Engineering Troops lieutenant general Yuri Stavitsky. [newslist] Engineer troops are one of the most…
First-Ever Russian Torpedo-Carrying UMV Under Development
A robotic torpedo-carrying ship is being developed for the Russian Navy. The UMV is supposed to be capable of autonomous detection and elimination of enemy submarines in Arctic latitudes and distant waters. [newslist] "Work is currently underway at the design firm’s initiative to develop an unmanned craft designated to hunt down and eliminate adversary…
Refined S-70 with a Flat Nozzle Unveiled
The flight model of the S-70 Okhotnik UAV was unveiled at the Novosibirsk Aircraft Plant earlier this week. For the first time, the United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) showed the "Okhotnik" equipped with a flat jet nozzle. This solution will reduce the radar signature of the vehicle. [newslist] Another important decision is the creation of…