Allen Control Systems (ACS) unveils the Bullfrog, an AI-powered machine gun designed to effectively counter the growing threat of drones in modern warfare. This innovative weapon system, tested at the Technology Readiness Experimentation event, offers a cost-effective solution compared to existing anti-drone technologies.
Ukraine launched its most extensive drone strike on Moscow since the war began in 2022, shutting down three major airports and showcasing the evolving role of drones in modern warfare. This attack comes as the conflict enters its 2.5-year mark, with potential diplomatic resolutions on the horizon.
The Metropolitan Opera’s season opener featured the premiere of “Grounded,” a new opera about a fighter pilot who becomes a drone operator. The performance, starring Emily D’Angelo and directed by Michael Mayer, was met with critical acclaim, with the audience captivated by the opera’s timely themes and powerful performances.
Canadian mezzo-soprano Emily D’Angelo stars in the Metropolitan Opera’s new production of ‘Grounded,’ a powerful opera about a fighter pilot who becomes a drone operator. D’Angelo, who was handpicked by the composer Jeanine Tesori, discusses the challenges and rewards of bringing this timely and complex story to life on stage.
An elite Ukrainian unit successfully captured a £1 million Russian T-72 tank, suspected of carrying advanced electronic warfare technology. After a daring three-day mission, the tank was seized from a frontline position near Terny in eastern Ukraine. Ukrainian forces believed the tank possessed a jamming system capable of disrupting drone operations. However, upon closer examination, the system proved to be a makeshift arrangement of antennae and transmitters. Ukraine is heavily reliant on first-person-view (FPV) drones to destroy enemy tanks, as over two-thirds of Russian tanks lost in recent months have been taken out by FPVs. While Ukraine’s drone warfare capabilities are impressive, it lacks the quantity and intensity of drones compared to Russia. However, Ukraine aims to procure vast numbers of drones, including 200,000 in 2023 and a million in 2024. Despite the effectiveness of FPV drones, experts emphasize that they cannot replace artillery units, which Ukraine critically needs.
