Let’s face it, drones require constant charging and that can get tricky when you’re living off the grid or deep in the forest somewhere. The Rheinmetall Mission Master SP aims to solve that issue with its on- and off-road navigation capabilities with built-in drone charging pads.
If you’ve been looking for a military-grade smartphone, then look no further than the Samsung Galaxy S23 Tactical Edition and Galaxy XCover6 Pro Tactical Edition. Samsung’s Tactical Edition mobile devices are currently being used by the U.S. Department of Defense and all branches of the U.S. military, thanks to features such as Stealth Mode, which boasts off-grid communications by disabling 4G as well as muting all radio signals.
DARPA announced this week that they are entering the first phase of the Persistent Optical Wireless Energy Relay (POWER) program, which aims to revolutionize energy distribution through airborne wireless power beaming. There are currently three teams, including the RTX Corporation, Draper, and BEAM Co., that will design and develop wireless optical power relays.
You’ve seen the B-2 Spirit on Google Maps, now check out new images of the B-21 Raider at Northrop Grumman’s facilities in Palmdale, California. The stealth bomber has officially commenced engine runs as part of its ground test program, an essential milestone for the program as the world’s first sixth-generation aircraft ahead of its first flight test.
Jump Aero’s JA1 ‘Pulse’ eVTOL, which is being partially funded by the US Air Force, has received its first commercial order from Falck Ambulance Services. This electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft will assist medical professionals at the scene of rural emergencies as quickly as possible with lifesaving equipment.
When you need an unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) that can go anywhere with full amphibious capabilities, look no further than the Rheinmetall Mission Master XT. This 4,887 lb (2,217 kg) extreme terrain UGV thrives in sub-zero temperatures and can float or swim while maintaining its full payload capacity.
BAE Systems’ solar-electric PHASA-35 drone completed its first stratospheric flight over a 24-hour period, soaring to more than 66,00 feet before landing successfully in New Mexico. The data collected will be used by engineers to assess the performance of their experimental solar-electric aircraft within the outer-reaches of Earth’s atmosphere.
GM Defense unveiled its Halo Warthog-like Electric Military Concept Vehicle (eMCV), and it’s based on the GMC Hummer EV Pickup. This vehicle uses GM’s Ultium Platform, which provides power, range and scale beyond any previous GM hybrid or extended range EV technology, allowing the six-passenger eMCV to operate near silently.