Unmanned Aerial Systems: Drones, UAVs, and the Future of Military Aviation
Unmanned systems have changed the way wars are fought, bringing remote precision, constant surveillance, and new types of threats to the skies. Small drones are now common on battlefields in Ukraine, the Middle East, and the Red Sea, while new counter-drone technologies are being used to stop swarms and loitering munitions. This hub looks at the tactics, new developments, and challenges facing military UAVs. You’ll find information on weaponized commercial drones, specialized reconnaissance aircraft, proven strike drones, and the latest defenses aimed at regaining control of the air. As unmanned aviation keeps evolving, we’ll cover topics like global operators, autonomous swarms, loyal wingmen, and the pioneers who shaped this field. Check out the insights below to learn more.
Smart + Fast | Australian Autonomous & Hypersonic Weapons Development
Australia is rapidly emerging as a global leader in autonomous hypersonic weapons development through the SMART program and international partnerships like AUKUS and SCIFiRE. Collaborating with Boeing and the US, Australia is testing advanced hypersonic cruise...
Countering Small UAS Threats
Countering UASs - Summary of an article by Gregor Ferguson for Wings magazine. In an era where uncrewed aerial systems (UASs), have proliferated and flourished on battlefields from Europe to the Red Sea, the technical challenge now is not so much to weaponise UASs, as...