At 12.30pm on 31 Aug 2009 a Nostromo Defensa S.A. Yarara completed its maiden flight powered by a Cubewano Ltd Sonic 35 Heavy Fuel motor.
This signifies the first kerosene operated rotary engine UAS / UAV fully operational status flight in history. In this case the kerosene grade was military specification JP8 but Jet-A1, Jet-A, common heating oil or indeed gasoline could have been used.
This achievement, which is a collaborative effort between Argentinean Nostromo Defensa of Alta Gracia, Cordoba and British Cubewano of Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham is a significant first for the industry. The combination of the mature, professional and flexible Yarara platform and the low vibration, multi-fuel technology developed by Cubewano presents a formidable and unique opportunity to the worlds defense operators to enter a new era of small UAS / UAV sophistication.
As the dynamics of aerial combat rapidly evolve, Chinese scientists have engineered a sophisticated air separation drone model that can fragment into up to six drones, each capable of executing distinct battlefield roles and challenging the efficacy of current anti-drone defences such as the UK’s Dragonfire laser system.
Advancements in air defence technologies have begun to reshape aerial combat dynamics in the Middle East, as illustrated by recent events involving the Israeli Air Force and Hezbollah.
Both sides of the Russia-Ukraine war have been using UAS for effective low-cost attacks, as well as impactful web and social media footage. Thousands more have now been committed to Ukrainian forces.
The US Army has intentions to develop light, medium and heavy variants of the Robotic Combat Vehicle (RCV) as part of the branche’s Next Generation Combat Vehicle family.
DroneSentry-X, a cross-vehicle compatible, automated 360° C-UAS detect and defeat device, can offer 360° awareness and protection using integrated sensors. According to its manufacturer, it is suitable for mobile operations, on-site surveillance and on-the-move missions.
Funded by the country’s former president, the new C-UAS systems will be sent to the frontline where they have already been tested against Russian invading forces.
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