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• Stephen Pope
A Russian Molniya drone reportedly navigated and selected its target entirely through artificial intelligence in a strike that killed three civilians in Ukraine. The reported use of autonomous targeting in an active conflict raises significant questions about drone development, operational control and civilian protection.
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A Russian Molniya drone reportedly navigated and selected its target entirely through artificial intelligence in a strike that killed three civilians in Ukraine. The reported use of autonomous targeting in an active conflict raises significant questions about drone development, operational control and civilian protection.
The Italian Air Force is considering acquiring U.S. technology that would transform low-cost, unguided missiles into precision weapons for countering drones. The concept could give Italy a more affordable interceptor option, while opening a potential U.S.-Italian defense technology and procurement discussion.
The UK plans to transfer Storm Shadow/SCALP missile blueprints to enable local assembly in Ukraine alongside France, while the low-cost, long-range Brakestop project advances. Separately, Ukrainian company General Cherry says production of its Bullet interceptor and Air Speed FPV UAVs is underway in Finland.
Quantum Systems has opened a new office in Huntsville, Alabama, expanding its U.S. footprint and engineering capabilities for defense customers and operations. The location strengthens the company’s presence in a major U.S. defense ecosystem and supports closer engagement with government and industry partners.
Saab says customers are showing emerging interest in combining its business-jet-based GlobalEye airborne early-warning platform with General Atomics’ LoyalEye system, fitted to the MQ-9B SkyGuardian uncrewed aircraft. The proposed pairing would bring manned and uncrewed AEW capabilities into a single offering.
Authorities in the United Arab Emirates have completed construction of massive wire enclosures around fuel tanks near Dubai International Airport, describing the structures as protection for critical infrastructure against potential attacks by Iranian-launched kamikaze drones.
GKN Aerospace has presented a full-scale mock-up of a new Swedish uncrewed air vehicle, while a clean-sheet turbojet engine intended to power its technology demonstrator has already begun running. The disclosure marks progress on both the vehicle concept and its propulsion system.
Saab displayed a full-scale mock-up of its A3 autonomous combat-aircraft concept, designed to complement Gripen E and other fighters in combat, deep-strike and electronic-warfare missions. The company says the high-end unmanned system could also influence its next crewed combat aircraft, while GKN Aerospace has demonstrated a newly developed Swedish turbojet.
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