The early attempt at drones in World War II saw the Army Air Forces convert B-17 bombers into remote-controlled flying bombs.

I’m not happy,” Trump said after a call with Vladimir Putin, noting that he doesn’t believe the Russian leader is ready to ...

Investigators from the Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) have found components manufactured in the People’s Republic of China ...

Ukraine's intelligence directorate showed footage of the fixed-wing Bober drone being slung off a ramp to attack Russian air ...

From the moment of the first space launch up until now, mankind has been sending various devices and people into space using ...

Ancient catapults were used for siege, disruption and area denial (maximum range, about 300 meters); modern missiles are used ...

The power of the catapult is perfect for fighter jets, but as smaller drones are now also being launched off ships, the ability to power down the steam is an essential requirement.

"Today, we're expanding our collaboration with the Catapult Network into new areas including 6G communications, quantum technologies, net-zero solutions, biomedical innovations, AI, and smart ...

I'm a South London-based technology journalist, consultant and author May 26, 2025, 06:45am EDTMay 26, 2025, 08:29am EDT Launch catapult for the GOGOL-M drone mothership StratForce Solutions ...

Electromagnetic catapults, unlike older steam-based systems, allow for more precise and controlled aircraft launches. The technology significantly reduces stress on airframes, enabling a wider range ...

Furthermore, electromagnetic catapults allow for precise control of launch power, enabling a wide range of aircraft, from large transport planes and early warning aircraft to small drones, to take ...

Depending on its payload and software, it can now function as a kamikaze drone, a decoy, or a frontline bomber. The Batyar strike drone during testing. Photo credits: Militarnyi The drone weighs about ...