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Ethan M. Encarnacion

129 posts
  • Tech & Innovation
  • Air

Anduril to Equip Hermeus’ High-Mach Uncrewed Aircraft With Mission Autonomy

A common interface will let operators oversee Quarterhorse missions from launch through landing remotely.
  • Ethan M. Encarnacion
  • September 10, 2026
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  • Air
  • Industry & Acquisitions

Italy Orders Two More MQ-9A Reapers for Mediterranean Surveillance

Italy strengthens long-endurance surveillance with two MQ-9A Block 5 Reapers equipped for tracking, imaging, and maritime missions.
  • Ethan M. Encarnacion
  • September 9, 2026
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  • Industry & Acquisitions
  • In Conflict

Chinese State Firm Funneled 46 Tons of Geran Drone Material to Russia: Report

China reportedly supplied sanctioned Russian drone manufacturer with carbon-fiber precursor, potentially helping Moscow bypass Western sanctions.
  • Ethan M. Encarnacion
  • September 9, 2026
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  • Tech & Innovation

Indian Army Opens Facility to Expose Chinese Parts in Military Drones

AASHVAST uses offline, read-only analysis to detect hidden vulnerabilities, malicious code, and unauthorized components in military drones.
  • Ethan M. Encarnacion
  • September 9, 2026
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  • In Conflict
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Colombia Says Guerrillas Behind Drone Attack That Killed Three Soldiers

ELN guerrillas allegedly use explosive-laden drones to attack Colombian troops, killing three soldiers and damaging aircraft.
  • Ethan M. Encarnacion
  • September 8, 2026
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  • In Conflict

Ukrainian Drone Bombs Russian USV in Black Sea

Ukrainian Navy destroys Russian KAMA drone boat near Snake Island using a guided munition dropped from UAV.
  • Ethan M. Encarnacion
  • September 8, 2026
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  • Doctrine & Tactics

Lawmakers Press US Army Over Shutdown of Drone Assault Battalion

Senators warn eliminating Army drone battalion could undermine efforts to apply lessons from Ukraine’s modern battlefield.
  • Ethan M. Encarnacion
  • September 7, 2026
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  • Ground

500-Pound UGV That Towed 53,000-Pound Truck Heads for US Army Fielding

US Army selects AZAK for rapid UGV acquisition following trials demonstrating powerful towing and obstacle-climbing capabilities.
  • Ethan M. Encarnacion
  • September 7, 2026
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  • Drone Defense
  • Tech & Innovation

VAMPIRE Gains Passive AI Detection to Hunt Drones in Silence

L3Harris' VAMPIRE platform and its MX-10D camera system with a clear sunny background
Shield AI’s Tracker C-UAS uses AI and computer vision to detect drones through passive EO/IR sensors.
  • Ethan M. Encarnacion
  • September 4, 2026
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  • In Conflict
  • Air

Germany Blames Moscow for Attempted Drone Attack at Leipzig Airport

A drone carrying explosives was found near Ukrainian aircraft at Leipzig Airport after allegedly being deployed by Russia.
  • Ethan M. Encarnacion
  • September 4, 2026
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Rheinmetall to Supply Mission Master UGVs for US Marines Battle Lab

The platforms will support ongoing testing, autonomous logistics, and expeditionary…
  • Rojoef Manuel
  • September 11, 2026
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Germany Begins Mass Production of 5,000-Plus Strike Drones for Ukraine

The effort covers the Seth X medium-range drone for swarm operations and the Anubis…
  • Rojoef Manuel
  • September 10, 2026
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HII Scales Drone Ship Manufacturing With First ROMULUS 151 Hull

The operation clears the way for installation of the deck and pilothouse as HII moves…
  • Rojoef Manuel
  • September 10, 2026
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Anduril to Equip Hermeus’ High-Mach Uncrewed Aircraft With Mission Autonomy

A common interface will let operators oversee Quarterhorse missions from launch through…
  • Ethan M. Encarnacion
  • September 10, 2026
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