Japan joins Australia in developing low-cost cardboard drones for swarm warfare

New $2,000 cardboard drones from Japan offer low radar visibility and easy assembly

The U.S. Navy Rebooted a ‘Lethal’ Laser Weapon—And It Can Decimate Drone Swarms

The U.S. Navy recently rebooted the SSL-TM, a 150-kilowatt laser weapon aboard the USS Portland. This returned effort could signify just how valuable lasers are against the growing drone threat—and experts say the U.
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Ukraine is developing interceptor drone swarms to defend against Russian attacks

Ukraine's defense industry is developing interceptor drone swarms to better protect its territory from massive Russian aerial attacks. The development work marks a major next step for interceptor drones, which have emerged over the past year as a top ...
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AI, hybrid propulsion and swarms redefine drone warfare tactics

AI speeds targeting: The Pentagon’s new AI-powered recognition system aims to detect and destroy drones faster than human operators, even in complex environments. Stealth endurance leap: DARPA’s XRQ-73 hybrid-electric stealth drone completed its first ...
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‘Drone Swarms as First Responders’ Aim to Help During Disasters

(TNS) — A Newtown-based company is aiming to have drones that will send real-time aerial data to first responders responding to wildfires, hurricanes and natural disasters by the end of the year. The SwiftAid Drone Swarm Vibgyor Global Initiatives is ...