The latest analysis of eVTOL-focused advanced air mobility (AAM) infrastructure programmes, the Worldwide AAM/UAM Routes and Programmes Guide from Unmanned Publications, has identified 284 eVTOL-based infrastructure development
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Author: Philip Butterworth-Hayes
Karlsruhe tech institute researchers develop new C-UAS concept – firing thin chains at rogue drones
Researchers at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) have developed a new concept for drone defence: thin chains are fired at incoming drones, become entangled
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Rohde & Schwarz partners with Quantum Systems to integrate EW, C-UAS and AI
Rohde & Schwarz today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Quantum Systems during AFCEA 2026. “This strategic agreement marks a significant step toward advancing
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Virtower upgrades C-UAS equipment to support remote-ID detection at 500 airports
Virtower LLC has announced the upgrade of its sensor systems to support Remote ID drone detection. “With this upgrade, Virtower’s platform can now detect and
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Estonia accelerates development, deployment of its national counter-drone network
“Drone detection coverage is now in place across more than 25 cities in Estonia,” according to Sten Nurmsalu, CEO of Estonian drone company HexTech in
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China’s Guangzhou “to invest USD1.47 billion in low-altitude economy”
Guangdong’s South news service reports “Guangzhou, the capital of Guangdong Province, (has) announced the launch of a 20 billion yuan (USD1.4 billion) aerospace industry investment fund on May
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Latvian prime ministry Evika Silina resigns following drone incursions from Russia
Latvian Prime Minister Evika Silina has resigned following the failure of the government to prevent drone incursions in the country. On May 7, two drones
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Merlin launches autonomous flight system for large commercial cargo aircraft
Merlin, a US aerospace and defence technology company building autonomous flight systems, today announced Merlin Pilot for Commercial Cargo, which aims to bring its aircraft-agnostic
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UAV Navigation launches C-UAS interceptor drone autopilot
Spain’s UAV Navigation, a division of Grupo Oesía, has announced the launch of VECTOR-300, a high performance autopilot designed to meet the industrial and operational
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Iridium to acquire Aireon, fusing space-based ADS-B with satnav and satcom
Iridium Communications, a provider of global voice, data, and positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) satellite services, today announced that it has entered into a definitive
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