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The Ukrainian defence technology cluster Brave1 has tested FPV drones with fibre-optic connectivity at a specialised training ground with the support of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. More than 15 drones from different manufacturers took part in the tests and successfully overcame a route with obstacles of more than 20 km.
The US Marine Corps is prioritising the use of FPV drones to enhance the combat capabilities of small units by creating a special MCADT unit.
The US Marine Corps is actively introducing various drones into its logistics, and the TRV150 drone is becoming a key tool for delivering supplies to the battlefield.
The United States has launched the Coyote LE SR jet anti-aircraft drone from a helicopter for the first time. This drone, developed by Raytheon, is designed to combat various types of drones. It can be launched from the air, ground or sea, making it a versatile solution for countering drones.
Maxar Intelligence has developed the Raptor system, which allows drones to accurately determine their location without using GPS by comparing camera images with three-dimensional maps of the area.
The Ukrainian military is testing FPV drones capable of detecting radiation from enemy electronic warfare systems, which could be a breakthrough in the combat use of drones.
The DPRK has tested a Saebyeol-4 strategic drone that visually resembles the US RQ-4 Global Hawk. The drone's technical characteristics remain unknown, but image analysis suggests that it uses Chinese J-7 technology.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that the activities of the 'guarantee force' would include not only security functions, but also training of the Ukrainian military, arms production and technology exchange.
Baykar has conducted test launches of a new air-to-surface missile IHA-122, developed by Roketsan. The tests took place on 25 and 27 March.
The Latvian Saeima has passed amendments to the law on police that allow law enforcement to forcibly land or shoot down drones in case of a security threat.
At the Unmanned Systems X exhibition in Bonn, Germany, Airbus presented the concept of an anti-drone system called LOAD (Low-cost Air Defence). The main idea behind the development is to ensure the effective destruction of airborne targets at minimal cost.
The Ukrainian Defence Forces have begun to actively use UGV SIRKO-S1 unmanned ground systems, which help to perform a wide range of tasks in combat conditions.
The Swedish company Nordic Air Defence (NAD) has unveiled its newest development, the KREUGER100, a drone interceptor that claims to be a technological predator in the airspace. The novelty is a complete transition from heavy hardware to software solutions, which allows it to achieve impressive speeds and adaptability. This is not just another drone, but the whole concept of a new generation of mobile anti-drone defence.
Italy has been included in the list of countries that have their own competencies in the production of kamikaze drones. We are talking about drones designated Mini and Small, information about which is partially classified by the Italians, but they are already hinting at the possibility of their transfer to Ukraine.
The military of the so-called "Transnistrian Moldovan Republic" has begun to master FPV drones. This conclusion was reached by analysts after analysing photos published by local propaganda outlets.
