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15 May

US Special Ops Chiefs Push for Right-to-Repair Authority for Military Systems

US special operations commanders have revealed that proprietary restrictions imposed by defense contractors are slowing efforts to rapidly repair military equipment, particularly unmanned aerial systems, as adversaries move faster with commercially available technology.

15 May

Air

150326-N-ZZ999-001 WATERS TO THE SOUTH OF THE KOREAN PENINSULA, Republic of Korea (March 26, 2015) – An MV-22 Osprey, from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262 (reinforced), 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, demonstrates its vertical takeoff and landing (VSTOL) capabilities aboard the amphibious assault ship ROKS Dokdo (LPH 6111) during training to strengthen the interoperability between the Navy and Marine Corps of both the U.S. and Republic of Korea. The Marines of the 31st MEU are embarked aboard the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) and currently conducting a regularly-scheduled patrol of the Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo courtesy of ROK Navy / Released)

Rojoef Manuel

Airbility, Schübeler Launch eVTOL Propulsion Tech Collaboration

South Korea’s Airbility has signed a memorandum of understanding with Germany-based Schübeler to jointly develop electric ducted fan propulsion systems for next-generation eVTOL aircraft, the companies announced.

15 May

Asia Pacific

Pakistani soldiers patrol at an empty bazaar during a military operation against Taliban militants in North Waziristan

Staff Writer With AFP

Militant Attack on Security Compound Kills 9 in Pakistan

Militants attacked a security compound in northwest Pakistan with an explosives-laden truck and gunfire, killing nine paramilitary officers.

15 May

Asia Pacific

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

India Flaunts ‘CHEEL’ Long-Range VTOL Drone With Swappable Multi-Engine Architecture

A new long-range, high-endurance unmanned aerial vehicle from India is aiming to extend the reach of intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance missions.

15 May

Africa

Abubakar Shekau, the group's leader, taken from a video last July 2014.

Staff Writer With AFP

Chad Denies Targeting Civilians in Operation Against Boko Haram

The Chadian government denied deliberately targeting civilians during military operations against Boko Haram jihadists on Lake Chad.

15 May

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

Maris-Tech Pushes Drones Closer to Fully Autonomous Target Tracking

Maris-Tech is addressing a key challenge in drone-based surveillance missions: maintaining stable target tracking while reducing reliance on external systems and operator input.

15 May

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

Ethan M. Encarnacion

When Rifles Go Airborne: Iraq’s New Combat Drone Brings Rifle Firepower Aloft

A new multi-mission drone mounted with an infantry rifle has emerged as Iraq's latest push to pair all-day airborne surveillance with integrated firepower support.

15 May

Europe

A Ukrainian soldier preparing a drone for use.

Staff Writer With AFP

Ukrainian Strikes Kill Four in City Near Moscow: Russia

Ukrainian drone strikes killed four, including a child, hitting an apartment block and industrial facilities in Ryazan, southwest of Moscow.

15 May

Technology

Ethan M. Encarnacion

US Startup Develops System That Lets Shooters Aim Without Using Sights

A Florida-based startup is aiming to change how shooters engage targets, unveiling augmented reality glasses designed to project a red-dot aiming cue and potentially replace traditional optic systems.

15 May

Middle East