Innovations
Technological and operational innovations in the UAS and counter-UAS space — what emerged first, where, and what it changes. Each entry is sourced, dated, and linked to the drones involved.
MQ-28 Ghost Bat conducts test flights from US Navy base Point Mugu
Boeing is flying the MQ-28 Ghost Bat from NAS Point Mugu, described as its first operation in allied (non-Australian) airspace, validating autonomous systems and allied-base operations. The test aircraft shown also appears fitted with a nos…
Drones: Boeing MQ-28 Ghost Bat · Kazhan heavy FPV bomber
Claim: Ukraine uses long-range autonomous 'Hornet' loitering munition vs DPR logistics
WarGonzo claims Ukrainian forces are striking rear-area logistics with a US-made 'Hornet' fixed-wing loitering munition (~160 km range, 4–5 kg warhead). The post highlights autonomy/AI EO target recognition and optional Starlink or nonstand…
Drones: Wild Hornets FPV
Baltics discuss kill-switch for Ukrainian drones straying off course
The post describes Baltic officials discussing requiring Ukrainian UAVs to include an automatic self-destruct/kill-switch if they deviate from their planned route. This is a safety/command-and-control feature aimed at preventing cross-borde…
MARTAC T38 USV completes 8-day autonomous mission 400 nm offshore
MARTAC’s 38-ft T38 Devil Ray unmanned surface vessel reportedly executed a fully autonomous 192-hour open-ocean mission without chase boats, including COLREG-compliant collision avoidance and station-keeping in up to Sea State 5. The demo a…