Turkish and Chinese drones are gaining ground in Africa
In the Sahel and East Africa, Turkish and Chinese drones are gaining ground. Behind their success lies a simple reality: they cost less than a […]
Drones / UAV
YFQ-42A “Dark Merlin”: the drone set to change aerial combat
General Atomics has named its YFQ-42A “Dark Merlin.” Behind the name lies a key milestone: testing mission autonomy and USAF integration. Summary On February 23, […]
AVIC presents Yunying: simple inspiration or copy of Shield AI’s V-BAT?
AVIC presents Yunying, a tail-sitter VTOL drone with a ducted turbine, very similar to Shield AI’s V-BAT. Innovation, imitation, and ISR challenges. Summary The Chinese […]
The invisible war or the triumph of tactical miniature drones
From biomimetic insects to killer drones, the miniaturization of flight systems is redefining lethality and espionage on modern battlefields. In summary The defense industry is […]
Kamikaze drones: the low-cost strike that is reshaping warfare
From military loitering munitions to $500 FPVs, technical anatomy, US-Europe-China-Russia players, costs, guidance, and tactical effects. In summary Kamikaze drones are single-use devices designed to […]
Behind the Chinese cargo drone, civil-military fusion and swarms are accelerating
On January 26, Beijing showcased a cargo drone tested at high altitude, highlighting a strategy in which CASC, CASIC, and NORINCO are transforming civilian technologies […]
The failure of “Helsing” drones in Ukraine: when European innovation collides with the reality of the front line
Controversy surrounding German “Helsing” kamikaze drones. Major technical problems in Ukraine, debate on European defense AI and its limitations. Summary A major controversy is rocking […]
Washington cuts foreign components: drone market under pressure
The United States bans foreign drones and UAS components for security reasons. The US drone sector is entering a period of major disruption. Summary The […]
American RQ-170 and MQ-9 drones decisive in Maduro’s capture in Venezuela
Operation Absolute Resolve mobilized RQ-170 and MQ-9 stealth drones to surveil and strike, leading to the capture of Nicolás Maduro on January 3, 2026. This […]
The Jiutian, the Chinese mother ship drone that can launch 100 attacks at once
The Jiutian inaugurates the mother ship drone: a modular cargo hold for dropping mini-drones, creating tactical noise, and wearing down defenses. In summary The Jiutian […]