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Triton UAS achieves global presence with third orbit

Posted on October 6, 2024 by alert5

Spanning across continents, the U.S. Navy’s MQ-4C Triton unmanned aircraft system has reached a new milestone by establishing a third operational orbit, solidifying its global surveillance capabilities. The Triton, operated by Unmanned Patrol Squadron (VUP) 19 out of NAS Jacksonville, Florida, reached this accomplishment just over a year after its initial operational capability debut in August 2023.

Photo By: U.S. 5th Fleet Public Affairs
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Pilotless pioneers: Tracing the roots of modern drone warfare

Posted on September 24, 2024September 24, 2024 by alert5

Mark Piesing’s “The Secret History of Drones” in the Fall 2024 issue of Air & Space Quarterly delivers a comprehensive chronology of unmanned aerial vehicle development. The article meticulously traces drone evolution from Nikola Tesla’s 1898 radio-controlled boat demonstration to contemporary military applications.

Gyrodyne QH-50 rotary-wing drone at the Smithsonian NASM”s Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center. Photo By Dane Penland

Boeing adapts carrier borne tanker for U.S. Air Force needs with MQ-25 land-based variant

Posted on September 17, 2024September 17, 2024 by alert5

Based on information reported by Aviation Week, Boeing has unveiled a new land-based variant of its MQ-25 autonomous tanker. The design, aimed at future U.S. Air Force refueling needs, expands on the U.S. Navy’s carrier-based Stingray model.

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Trend Micro uncovers sophisticated cyber threat to Taiwan’s defense sector

Posted on September 11, 2024 by alert5

Research conducted by cybersecurity firm Trend Micro has uncovered a significant escalation in cyber operations targeting Taiwan’s military-industrial complex. The investigation has revealed a sophisticated threat actor, designated as TIDRONE, which has launched a comprehensive campaign against the island nation’s defense and satellite industries. Intelligence gathered by Trend Micro indicates that TIDRONE, suspected to have links to Chinese-speaking groups, has demonstrated a particular focus on manufacturers within Taiwan’s drone sector, raising alarms about potential compromises to sensitive military technologies.

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BlueHalo achieves milestone in Next-Generation C-UAS Missile development

Posted on August 3, 2024August 2, 2024 by alert5

BlueHalo, a leading provider of counter-uncrewed aerial system (C-UAS) solutions, announced a significant milestone in the development of its Freedom Eagle (FE-1) missile. The company successfully completed multiple rounds of testing, including a critical firing of the dual-thrust, solid rocket motor.

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