Drones – Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion
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Jun- 2021 -22 June
Israel Says Used ‘Airborne Laser’ to Down Drones
Israel has used an airborne laser to shoot down drones in a series of tests, officials said, calling it a "milestone" to update its already powerful defense systems.
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18 June
Check Out This USAF Animated Video of THOR Destroying Drones
The Air Force Research Laboratory has released a video animation of its Tactical High-power Operational Responder (THOR) that “realistically depicts” its capabilities in destroying drone swarms.
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17 June
US Air Force Develops Bird-Like Flapping-Wing Micro Drones
A team of researchers at the US Air Force Research Lab has invented a flapping-wing micro aircraft design based on the biomechanical movement of flying birds and insects.
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14 June
Bomb-Laden Houthi Drone Falls on Saudi School: State Media
A bomb-laden drone launched by Yemen's Houthi rebels crashed into a Saudi school on Sunday, state media said, despite growing diplomatic efforts for a ceasefire between the warring parties.
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9 June
US Military Tests Multi-Layered, Non-Kinetic Counter-Drone System
The US military has tested a multi-layered counter-drone at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida.
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3 June
Israel Signs $200M Drone Contract With Undisclosed Asian Country
Israel Aerospace Industries has signed a $200 million contract with an undisclosed Asian country to provide unmanned aerial vehicles, including its Heron and updated MK II drones.
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1 June
South Korea to Invest $21M in Laser Weapons Upgrade
South Korea is developing an oscillator, a device that can help laser weapons target drones flying several miles away.
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May- 2021 -27 May
India to Receive Israeli Heron Drones for China Border Deployment
India is set to take delivery of four advanced Heron surveillance drones from Israel for deployment along its border with China.
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25 May
Israel’s Iron Dome Downed Own Drone During Fighting
Israel Defense Forces shot down one of their own drones during the 11-day conflict with Gaza-based militant groups, the service confirmed Tuesday.
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25 May
Russian Marines Add Anti-Drone Units
The Russian Marine Corps has added anti-drone units to its ranks to combat the threat posed by unmanned aerial vehicles on land and sea, Russian media reported.
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