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US Navy tests laser weapon that shoots down drones on the USS George H.W. Bush supercarrier
By Mark Tyson published
The LOCUST Laser Weapon System was tested aboard the USS George H.W. Bush and neutralized multiple target drones.

Russian-made Shahed drones are ‘disintegrating in the air before reaching their targets’ due to shoddy manufacturing, video shows
By Mark Tyson published
Video footage captured by Ukrainian Sting interceptor drones shows that Russia’s endless drone assault is now powered by what some commenters have described as ‘flying garbage.’

FAA approves military use of drone-killing laser weapons in US airspace
By Mark Tyson published
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has decided to give carte blanche approval to the military’s use of laser weaponry to shoot down suspected errant drones in US airspace.

Chinese military reveals drone wolf pack capable of swarm operations
By Jowi Morales published
The Chinese PLA is showing off its latest drone technologies, including armed robotic dogs that work together as a pack and with other drones, designed to be deployed in modern battlefields.

Startup builds first responder drone connected via Starlink that enables eight mile range
By Jowi Morales published
The BRINC Guardian does not introduce new groundbreaking technologies but combines multiple features for the first time on a drone of this size, meant for civilian agencies.

Autonomous mobile drone swarm killer created in trilateral US defense company collab
By Mark Tyson published
A trio of US defense, autonomy, and directed energy industry leaders have created the Leonidas Autonomous Ground Vehicle (AGV) to address the threat of drone swarms.

Concerns raised over Shahed kamikaze drone listings on Alibaba — they featured AI guidance to lock onto ‘people, building, vehicles, ships, etc’
By Mark Tyson published
Chinese eTail giant Alibaba has removed listings and suspended the accounts of sellers that were found to be advertising 'cruise missiles' and 'suicide attack drones.'

California scientists 'FlyTrap attack' on DJI drones demonstrated
By Mark Tyson published
Researchers at UC Irvine have demonstrated a pattered umbrella-based drone capture and crashing technique.
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