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.
Airbus unveils U145 uncrewed autonomous cargo helicopter concept
Airbus revealed the U145, a cockpit-less, fully autonomous uncrewed variant of the H145 optimized for high-volume cargo resupply with a nose loading door and AI/sensor suite. The concept also includes potential military roles like armed sco…
Airbus unveils U145 autonomous helicopter drone for cargo resupply
Airbus introduced the U145, an autonomous helicopter UAV aimed at cargo supply missions, with additional roles including armed scouting/ISR, crewed-uncrewed teaming, and serving as a mothership for air-launched effects. The novelty is the c…
Japan developing unmanned amphibious AAV with MUM-T for island landings
Japan is developing an indigenous amphibious assault vehicle designed for remote control and autonomous maneuvering (MUM-T concept), aiming to unmanned the first landing wave to reduce casualties. The design also adds improved reef-crossing…
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…