China’s drone mothership has taken flight — and what it can do is terrifying

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A new chapter in modern warfare may be opening with China’s drone carrier, a platform that could become the central actor in large-scale robotic combat. In Beijing, it was officially announced that the AVIC Jiutian, a massive unmanned aircraft developed by the Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC), has successfully completed its first flight.

Next-generation counter-drone technology: Electro Optic Systems’ Apollo laser weapon

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The rapid proliferation of unmanned aerial systems (UAS) has transformed modern warfare, with drones becoming a dominant force in reconnaissance, surveillance, and direct strikes.

Soon, drone swarms can detect and stop forest fires

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In a pioneering effort, a team of British firefighters, scientists, and engineers are developing a cutting-edge project that envisions swarms of up to 30 autonomous drones working in unison, powered by artificial intelligence (AI), to detect and suppress wildfires before they escalate.

What are drones used for in a war ?

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In the theater of war, information is power. Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), commonly known as drones, have transformed the way militaries gather intelligence. These airborne sentinels provide real-time video feeds and high-resolution imagery, allowing commanders to make informed decisions without risking personnel.

ELTE Researchers Pioneer Safe Self-Organization of Dense Drone Traffic Based on Bird Flock Flight

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Researchers at the Department of Biological Physics at ELTE (Eötvös Loránd University) have been working on swarm robotics and drone flocks since 2009. In 2014, they created the world’s first autonomously flying quadcopter fleet consisting of at least ten units. The research group has now reached a new milestone, publishing their work on self-driving traffic of one hundred drones in the Swarm Intelligence journal.

What are the capabilities of combat drones ?

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In recent years, the landscape of modern warfare has been dramatically reshaped by the rapid advancement and proliferation of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), commonly known as drones. Among these, combat drones have emerged as a particularly transformative technology, revolutionizing military operations and strategy.