Ukrainian laser «Trident» destroys drones and missiles at a distance of up to 5 km: first demonstration in action
During the conference «European Defense Industry: Prospects for Cooperation with the Ukrainian Defense Industry», the Ukrainian laser system «Tryzub» was demonstrated for the first time. The event was attended by Vadym Sukharevskyi, Commander of the Unmanned Systems Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, who showed footage of the laser weapon.
Ukrainian response to «Shahedi»: domestic hunter drone has already destroyed about 30 targets
During a visit to Ukraine by a Belgian delegation consisting of government officials and defense industry representatives, Ukrainian developers publicly demonstrated a combat UAV, the «Shahed» hunter, for the first time. This Ukrainian-made drone is specially designed to destroy Russian kamikaze drones.
To Moscow: the largest drone attack on the Russian capital since the beginning of the war
Despite the talk of peace, the Russian-Ukrainian war continues unabated, and on some fronts it is intensifying. On the night of March 11, 2025 drones have arrived in moscow.
Fiber optic drones: more than 10 Ukrainian-made models have been approved for operation since the beginning of the year
Invulnerable to electronic warfare, fiber-optic drones are changing the picture of UAVs on the battlefield. Unfortunately, Ukraine has to catch up with Russia in this technology, but it is actively doing so.
Editor’s choice: ITC.ua names the gadgets and components of 2024
There is very little time left until the end of the year, so this year the editorial team decided to identify the best things of 2024. This will be a series of articles where we will name the gadget of the year, the game of the year, the movie and TV series of the year, […]
«65% of our drones hit the enemy». How the Third Assault Brigade became the most effective UAV unit at the front — Big Interview
A conversation with Yuriy Filatov, head of the unmanned systems department at the headquarters of the Third Assault Brigade, was postponed due to Russian drone attacks on Kyiv. However, the topic of drones was precisely the reason for the conversation. Therefore, an ITC journalist contacted Phil immediately after the all-clear to discuss the…
Small «Shahed» and analog «Lancet» — new Ukrainian drones shown to Zelensky and Scholz
Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Olaf Scholz in Kyiv inspected new Ukrainian and Ukrainian-German drones. Among them were UAVs similar to “Shahed” and “Lancet”.
«Wild hornets» showed the first ever combat use of a drone with a machine gun
The Ukrainian drone manufacturer “Wild Hornets” showed a video of, as claimed, the first use in history of a drone equipped with a machine gun in combat.
Swarms of drones, guided munitions and a robotic dog: technologies for the frontline tested at the Brave1 training ground
Minister of Digital Transformation Mykhailo Fedorov said about testing new developments created for the needs of the Ukrainian military within the Brave1 cluster. The relevant tests took place at training grounds.
Futuristic fighter jet «Shahedov» shown by Ukrainian drone manufacturer «Wild Hornets»
One of the most recent weapons concepts — drones destroying drones. Ukrainian wild «Wild Hornets» are developing a drone to destroy «Shahed» as an alternative to air defense.
A contractor of a Ukrainian UAV unit directed Russian artillery at his own brigade — he was recruited by the FSB
The Security Service of Ukraine detained a UAV operator of one of the Ukrainian Armed Forces combat brigades engaged in the Kramatorsk sector.
A rear view camera was found on an enemy ZALA 42 UAV — this is a new method of protection against anti-aircraft FPV
The photo of the downed Russian UAV (probably ZALA 421), which published military radio technology specialist Serhiy «Flash» Beskrestnov, you can see a miniature rearview camera connected to a custom device with RHCP antennas.
Postal workers from Ternopil stole UAVs from military parcels — for resale «earned» ₴6 million
Employees of one of the Ukrainian postal services decided to «make some money» by selling stolen UAVs — drones were stolen simply from parcels intended for the military.
Flying flamethrower: Ukrainian drone on video burns Russian occupiers as it lands
In Zaporizhzhia region, the Russian occupiers literally burned to death. In the video of the RUBPAK 108th separate TRO brigade, a drone with a thermite charge effectively burns them down along with the landing. The only thing missing is «Flight of the Valkyries».
The ban on Chinese drones from September 1 will cause a shortage in the Armed Forces, — Magyar
Starting September 1, 2024, China will impose restrictions on the export of drones and their components. Robert «Magyar» Brovdi, commander of the 414th Separate Regiment of Strike Unmanned Aircraft Systems (OPUBAS), sounds the alarm.
«We will bomb everyone»: Ukrainian REX drone carries up to 8 rounds of ammunition under its wings and conducts reconnaissance
The REX — unmanned aerial strike system is a real small bomber aircraft. It carries four bombs under each wing and finds targets on its own.
A punch for tanks: Ukrainian Armed Forces test PTAB-1M ammunition as a drone drop
A video of the Ukrainian military testing a PTAB-1M high explosive ammunition on the armor of an abandoned tank has been posted online. The submunition of Soviet cluster bombs will be used as a drone drop.
Entrepreneur supplied low-quality drones to the Armed Forces of Ukraine and appropriated the difference in cost — he faces 12 years with confiscation
According to the SBU, the entrepreneur used cheap, low-quality components for the Armed Forces drones and pocketed the difference in cost «». Now he can get up to 12 years in prison with confiscation of property
Biological weapons on the contrary: scientists released mosquitoes with disease-killing bacteria from a drone
Researchers have tested dropping mosquitoes infected with bacteria that fight the disease from drones. Dengue fever affects 390 million people every year, according to the WHO.
DJI’s new mysterious drone appeared on video — price is also known
The new DJI Neo compact drone has appeared on video, probably in the process of testing. Moreover, it has just been listed at Wallmart with a price.
Will detect lasers and drones — Britain tests individual digital systems for soldiers
The British Army is about to test portable drone control and laser detection devices. The 2nd Battalion of the Royal Regiment, based in Leicestershire, will test the technology to assess its usefulness and to learn how to operate the devices.
German Grille drone has a formidable appearance and humane purpose
The Grille drone by the German company Avilus looks big and menacing, reminiscent of retrofuturistic fantasies about World War II aircraft. However, its purpose is humane: it is a drone evacuation vehicle presented at the ILA Berlin aerospace exhibition.
Researchers have created an ultralight drone with unlimited autonomy — where does it get its energy?
The ultralight research drone can operate autonomously as long as the sun shines. Its shape differs from all previously created drones.
The US creates new drones: with a jet engine and a speed of 322 km/h
Wave Engine Corporation, a company founded by the University of Maryland, has developed a modern digitally controlled pulse jet engine for drones and shipped the first batch to customers. The engine has no moving parts.
Chinese counterparts of MQ-9 Reaper UAVs were on their way to Russia’s accomplices in Libya — contraband seized by Italian customs
Italian customs officials seized parts of two combat drones, similar to the US MQ-9 Reaper, disguised as wind turbines in containers heading from China to Libya. Officials intercepted six containers in the port of Gioia Tauro, labeled as parts for wind turbines. In fact, they contained the fuselages and wings of military drones, according to a…
American man shoots at Walmart delivery drone — hits and faces three charges
A resident of Clermont, Florida, USA, is facing several charges after shooting at a Walmart delivery drone. The Lake County Sheriff’s Office received a complaint about the incident on Wednesday of last week. According to the source USA TodayA bullet hole was found in the cargo carried by the drone.
The US Air Force declassified the ULTRA reconnaissance UAV – a much cheaper alternative to the MQ-9 Reaper with an autonomy of 80 hours
The U.S. Air Force has released photos of its Unmanned Long-endurance Tactical Reconnaissance Aircraft (ULTRA) reconnaissance drone. This semi-classified UAV, developed by DZYNE, is now confirmed to be deployed and active.
A shooter with a shotgun shoots down Russian drones from a Ukrainian Yak-52 aircraft — close look from the sky
Photos and videos of a Ukrainian Yak-52 aircraft, which is known for hunting down Russian drones in the Ukrainian sky, have been posted on social media. Markings on the fuselage of the Yak-52 indicate the number of drones shot down.
120 «Shaheeds» and other UAVs destroyed in Russian Yeysk — Ukrainian Navy clarifies strikes on the night of June 21
Naval Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine clarified data on the attack on UAV depots in Yeysk, Russia, on the night of June 21. According to the new information, 120 drones, «Shahedis» and others, as well as instructors and technical personnel of the base were destroyed.
Updated «Defense of Ukraine» — students of grades 10-11 will take a course in drone control
Meanwhile, a new specialty — «civilian drone operator» will be introduced in vocational education institutions.
Airbus proposes to use Wingman stealth UAV to reduce risks for human pilots
Airbus has unveiled the concept of an unmanned stealth drone that will assist fighter pilots during armed air combat. A full-scale model of the prototype aircraft, called Wingman, will be unveiled at the ILA international aerospace exhibition in Berlin this week.
Six NATO countries to build «a drone wall» on the border with Russia
The Nordic NATO countries, Finland, Norway, Poland and the Baltic states, are planning to develop a «drone wall» to help protect their borders with Russia. This is prompted by a series of provocations by the latter: organizing migrant flows and attempting to change maritime borders. The governments have not provided information on how the…
Historic record: Ukrainian drones fly 1500 km to a refinery in Bashkortostan
As reported by HromadskeUkrainian SBU drones struck at the Gazprom Neftekhim Salavat «refinery in Bashkortostan, Russia, on May 9. According to the source, the UAV flew over 1,500 kilometers, the record distance for Ukrainian drones.
New military UAV Razor P100 from Mayman Aerospace (USA) — vertical takeoff, maneuverability, heavy weapons
Mayman Aerospace will unveil a full-scale model of its new futuristic Razor P100 vertical takeoff and landing UAV during SOF Week 2024, which takes place from May 6-10. The Razor P100, capable of carrying a payload of up to 45 kg, represents a lineup that will include more powerful drones: P500 (up to 220 kg) and a possible 450 kg model.
UAF has a women’s UAV unit — and it is already possible to pass a competitive selection
The Armed Forces of Ukraine have a women’s UAV unit. A competitive selection process for this unit is already underway.
How Ukrainian Armed Forces drones mine Russian occupiers’ routes from the air
Mine clearance with the help of drones helps the Ukrainian Armed Forces to nullify the efforts of Russian sappers — the road can be mined after they have left. About said Ukrainian military officer and expert on radio communications, electronic warfare and drones, Serhiy «Flash» Beskrestnov.
Images of the upcoming DJI Avata 2 drone: smaller camera, three-blade propellers and Goggles 3 headset with first-person view
The presentation of a new DJI drone is scheduled for April 11, and as this date approaches, more and more information about the expected novelty appears on the web. This time, images of the Avata 2 UAV, RC Motion 3 controller, and Goggles 3 headset have been published online.
Ukrainian drones to receive artificial intelligence from German company Helsing
Minister of Strategic Industries Oleksandr Kamyshyn and CEO of Helsing GmbH Gundbert Scherf signed a Memorandum of Understanding on cooperation in the field of security and defense. Helsing is a German company that develops software and integrates artificial intelligence into defense technologies.
Review of the movie Land of Bad
William Eubank’s new film Land of Bad brings together the Hemsworth brothers on the set, not the most famous one, who plays Thor in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, but Liam and Luke. Other performers include Russell Crowe and Milo Ventimiglia. In the review below, we explain why a decent cast does not save the day. […]
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