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Ukraine knocked a Russian Shahed drone and opened it. A hidden message has revealed Moscow’s advantage in electronic warfare

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In Ukraine, the capture of enemy artillery has become a box of surprises. In November last year, a Dron Parody revealed to what the United States this In the conflict (without being physically). A few weeks ago, the interception of a Russian cruise missile by Ukraine was shocking: they had it Made the “Allies”. The latest: the capture of a Shahed carried a surprising hidden note. The air war intensifies. Already We counted yesterday. The Russian air offensive on Ukraine has reached a new level of brutality, with a last attack that exceeds the limits previously considered exceptional. Russia launched an unprecedented mass attack that included 298 drones and 69 missiles On one night, a record figure that has put the Ukrainian anti -aircraft defenses in check. Faced with the foreseeable failure of high the fire conversations, Ukraine is forced to ration your interceptorswhich implies that more and more Russian projectiles will achieve their goal, hitting cities, industries and civilians with increasing intensity. North Korean missiles and Iranian drones. In addition, since the beginning of the year, Russia has transformed its aerial campaign, focusing its efforts into ballistic missiles (many from North Korea) and in a new generation of Shahed drones of Iranian origin. These drones, like We have been countingnow they are in their sixth version and use automatic learning to attack highly defended areas such as kyiv, which has resulted in recent impacts in shopping centers, residential areas and military training fields. Plus: The speed of ballistic missiles makes them virtually impossible to intercept without the scarce and expensive PAC-3 missiles of the patriot system, which Ukraine has in insufficient number. For its part, the manufacturing rate of Shahed drones in Russia has grown exponentially: if 300 a month before, now that same amount is generated in less than three days. Filtered documents suggest that Kremlin plans to increase production Up to 500 drones dailywhich could lead to swarms of 1,000 drones in a single operation. Projection of a shahed Telegram and drones. Economist He counted exclusively An unprecedented fact. A finding within a Shahed drone demolished in Ukraine has revealed a worrying evolution in Moscow’s technological strategy: a note, allegedly left by a supportive sympathizer engineer, said that Russia is controlling its attack drones through bots in bots in The telegram messaging application. The reason? This method allows to send flight data and live broadcasts directly to human operators, eliminating GPS dependence and making them much more resistant to Electronic interference Ukraine. The implementation of AI, added to the use of Ukrainian mobile networks and possibly connections via Starlink, marks a qualitative leap in the lethality and autonomy of Russian drones, especially those most recent models of Shahed who use automatic learning to reach precision protected targets. A threat that does not yield. The response of the West, as we explained this week, has been to eliminate the red line of the “Long -range weapons” For Ukraine to defend himself. Ukrainian crews continue to break down about 95% Of the drones launched against kyiv, but that remaining 5% is enough to inflict devastating damage. Russian tactics have evolved: drones fly to low height to avoid being detected and then They ascend sharply at altitudes that exceed the scope of short -range weapons. To counteract it, Ukraine He resorted to F-16helicopters and even interceptor drones, but the defense against ballistic missiles remains the weakest point. Only a few countries have systems capable of stopping them, and the United States, which produces the Patriots and its PAC-3 interceptors, it has own strategic priorities. Time is exhausted. As We summarized yesterdaydespite its urgent need for more patriot batteries (Zelensky estimates that at least ten additional would be necessary to cover the territory), the US administration has adopted a warm posture. Under the pressure of other conflicts and the influence of the hard wing of the Republican party, which is prioritized, Ukraine has ceased to be a strategic priority. PAC-3 production will increase to 650 units annuallybut that is still insufficient in front of 500 ballistic missiles that Russia would already have stored, according to kyiv. In addition, each Russian missile usually requires two interceptors to be shot down, which accentuates the disadvantage. New doctrine. Perhaps the latest Ukrainian movements are understood. Given the shortage of media and the growing aerial threat, kyiv contemplates a turn in its survival strategy: not to intercept, but to go to destroy complexes launch, Russian factories and deposits. This more aggressive position, defended by Analysts like Kostiantyn Kryvolappart of the conviction that without a deterrence activates the rhythm of the attacks will only increase. While Western Defense Systems They arrive with droppers And their abilities will take At least one year In expanding, Ukraine prepares to face an air war alone every time more asymmetric and lethal. In that scenario, each drone or demolished missile can offer clues to combat the disadvantage. Image | Kyiv City State Administration In Xataka | The war in Ukraine had a red line of 70 kilometers. West has just eliminated it after Russia’s last attack In Xataka | Russia has made its combat drones fly higher. Ukraine has found the solution in North Korea: balloons

A huge nurse drone with 100 kamikaze drones on board

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The use of unmanned aerial vehicles has been redefining the modern military strategy. From their role in conflicts such as Ukraine, where Kamikaze drones have become key weapons, to real -time surveillance and intelligence missions, their presence is already indispensable. Now, How do you collect the Hongkonés SCMP newspaperChina has taken a new step with the Jiu Tian, A great altitude and long -range Nodriza drone that promises to change the rules of the game. First presented in the Zhuhai Aeronautical Hall in November, the Jiu Tian (its name can be translated as “high sky”) is a large -scale UAV, propelled by reaction engine and designed to operate above many medium -range air defense systems. It has an estimated autonomy of 7,000 kilometers and can reach altitudes of up to 15,000 meters. Its load capacity is not lower: it can transport up to six tons of ammunition or smaller drones, including merodeter ammunition and UAVS kamikaze units. The deployment platform, a key element The most striking aspect of the Jiu Tian is precisely its deployment platform function. From both sides of your fuselage, you can release up to 100 units of attack, which positions it as a central piece for so -called swarm operations. These consist of launching large amounts of network connected drones to execute coordinated missions or saturate the adversary defenses. According to the aforementioned medium, the state station CCTV has confirmed that its first test flight is scheduled to end of June. It will be the beginning of a series of trials prior to its eventual incorporation to the popular liberation army. Designed by the state giant Aviation Industry Corporation of China (Avic) and built by Xian Chida Aircraft Parts Manufacturing, a subsidiary of Guangzhou Haige Communications, the Jiu Tian also stands out for its versatility. The manufacturer ensures that the modular design of its load bay allows you to adapt to multiple scenarios: from transport in high security environments to civil tasks such as border defense, maritime surveillance, rescue operations or protection of natural resources. As CGNTG points outhas a maximum weight of 16 tons take -off and a wingspan of 25 meters, the Jiu Tian expands the catalog of advanced UAVS of China, which already appears models such as the stealthy CH-7 or the Wing Loong-Xof Antisubmarine use. Although it is still in the test phase, it could be placed as a potential against emblematic drones of the United States such as the Global Hawk RQ-4 (specialized in great altitude recognition) or the MQ-9 Reaper, more oriented to the attack and lighter take-off. China has accelerated the development of sophisticated drones in the last decade, consolidating them as key tools for regional conflicts or asymmetric war scenarios. The Jiu Tian, ​​if it meets the expectations deposited in it, could become one of the most advanced platforms within that unmanned aerial expansion strategy. Images | EPL In Xataka | The old Low Cost airline dream to squeeze their passengers remains the same: vertical seats

With a drone that hunts lightning

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The story, perhaps apocryphal, tells that in 1752 Benjamin Franklin made Your famous experiment of the kite with the help of his son William. The experiment consisted of “hunting” a ray through flying gadget and driving it to the ground through the rope, moistened for this purpose. More than 270 years later, they are no longer comets that we send to catch these atmospheric electric discharges. A drone to hunt rays. A Japanese researchers team has created A rayproof drone, an important feature since its function is precisely attracting these electrical discharges towards it. A system expressly designed to unleash and guide the rays in a storm thanks to a guided air vehicle from land. A flying lightning rod. The main use of this device would be to act as a steering wheel lightning. The mechanism can be coupled to any commercial drone and deploy in contexts in which the discharges associated with a storm could represent a risk. According to Explain the team Responsible for the development, only in Japan the costs associated with the impact of the rays range between 100,000 and 200,000 million yen (between 610 and 1,220 million euros) per year. And it is that the rays not only imply a risk for people (and animals), also to buildings and infrastructure. Faraday cage. Surviving a ray is not easy, so perhaps the most important piece in this drone is a Faraday cage. These types of devices They are based on the fact that the resulting electromagnetic field inside a equilibrium driver is null. This means that no burden is able to cross and enter this cage. Thanks to this, the drone is protected from lightning, a download that is not something almost everyday is less impressive: A “typical” ray Download about 30,000 amps with 300 million volts. Putting the ingenuity to the test. The team was testing its mechanism between December 2024 and January this year. In one of the tests, they detected thanks to a field mill an increase in the force of the electric field in a cloud, occasion they took to display the device at a height of 300 meters. The drone carried a cable that linked it with the earth through a switch at the ground level. When activating the switch, the equipment observed an important current circulating through the cable, accompanied by a “significant” increase in the force of the electric field. The team confirmed the passage of more than 2,000 volts between the cable and the earth, just before the burst of the ray. The experiment had been a success. A single use. The drone survived the impact, the cage that protected him, no. According to detailed the team responsible for developmentthe protective device was partially melted by the impact of lightning, but the drone inside the cage was able to continue its flight without major problem. Capturing energy. The team responsible for this flying lightning rod even speaks of the possibility of taking advantage of the energy of the rays captured by the artifact. For now we continue to be able to channel and control the enormous energy that these natural events emanate in a single moment. Maybe we will be able to completely tame this force of nature. If we succeed, having a versatile device that allows us to go to the right point will surely be very useful. In Xataka | The most disconcerting ray was detected in Oklahoma, 100 times more powerful than normal and in the direction of the stars Image | Takenbytablo / NTT

The last tactic of Ukraine is a drone that seeks to catch him. When Russia opens it displays its threat: a virus

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The Russian invasion in Ukraine has led to two very different lines of development in kyiv. On the one hand, and in the face of investment in sophisticated and expensive armament, Ukraine has shown that systems relatively simple and low costas The mounted shotguns In drones, they can be equal or more decisive in asymmetric combat scenarios. On the other, and given the adversity, the creation of one of the most powerful industries From the planet: national combat drones. The last one is a surprise. Technology on the battlefield. We have gone counting months ago. The war between Russia and Ukraine, marked from the beginning by intensive use of New technologieshe has seen in the drones one of his more decisive instruments. However, a recent video Shared in social networks of Russian origin warns about a new and worrying front: Malware use by Ukraine embedded in drones capable of infecting Russian systems. Although these computer threats have been considered lower so far (mainly because they do not attack complete networks, but individual devices such as computers or the captured drones themselves) their appearance represents a more than significant change in the cyber dimension of the conflict. Ukrainian malware. Apparently, Forbes counted that the malware detected in Ukrainian drones has Specific functions: physically damage USB ports, prevent the Reflasso of the system, block the reprogramming of the drone or even very important, allow Ukraine to locate the new Russian operators if the drone is reused by Moscow. As? These malicious codes are designed to sabotage any reuse attempt by the enemy, disabled the electronics of the devices or creating vulnerabilities They can be remotely exploited. In a context in which both countries face resource restrictions, limiting the ability to have enemy drones represents a crucial strategic advantage for Ukraine. Operational impact and consequences. No doubt, the use of malware has immediate tactical implications. Russia depends on the detailed analysis of the enemy drones captured for Adapt your systems of countermeasures, which requires manipulating its components and studying its software. If these drones are protected with code that disables or compromises their systems when connecting them, the reverse engineering process becomes slower, complex and, ultimately, risky. Thus, Ukraine manages to extend the useful life cycle of its drones before Moscow develops an effective countermelted, something vital in an environment where technological innovation translates into direct tactical advantage. “Human” talent. Development looks in the form achieved with the Double cannon or with The optical fiber. The success of these strategies lies in the force of Ukrainian technological sectorthat before the war already stood out for its dynamism and human talent. With a robust base of software engineers and cybersecurity experts, Ukraine has managed to transfer civil abilities to the military, generating asymmetric tools that do not require great physical resources, but a high degree of technical sophistication. The development of malware in drones allows maximizing the impact of available resources, hindering Russian work without increasing the number of devices deployed. A new cyber career in the theater. Not just that. The introduction of malware also marks the beginning of a new phase in the struggle for technological superiority. If Ukraine has begun to use malware with limited but effective functions, it is reasonable to anticipate that Russia will respond with Your own developments Similar offensives, as has happened with previous innovations of both sides. In this way, a climbing cycle is opened: more advanced malware will require better defenses, which in turn will be target of more sophisticated versions. In a short time, it is assumed that both parties could implement specific antivirus protection in drones, harden managerial device management protocols and use new malicious software variants that attack command and control networks or even open rear doors for intelligence operations. Technological consequences. In the last three years, both Russia and Ukraine have converted their respective scientific ecosystems into Weapons at the service of war effort. The Ukrainian decision to integrate malware into its drones not only slows the Russian reusing, but redefines the battle for Technological supremacy In the conflict. In addition, the strategy can be extended perfectly to other electronic devices, including smart weapons, communications sensors or systems. What began as an innovative tactic could be consolidated as a digital war doctrine, influencing the design, use and protection of all military equipment from now on. If you want also, the deployment of malware in Ukrainian drones shows how modern war has moved towards the scope of the code, where only a small script can have effects comparable to a certain shot … without the need for a single bullet. Image | Rawpixel In Xataka | To hunt Russian drones, Ukraine is resorting to a revolutionary technique … from World War I In Xataka | A Russian drone has opened one of the greatest engineering works. The problem: it was the sarcophagus of Chernobil reactor 4

a car capable of throwing a drone without us knowing very well why

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Since childhood, I feel a curious obsession with cinema cars and small screen. Kitt –The fantastic car– I don’t seem so science fiction anymore if we consider that we already have cars that are controlled with the voicebut the Aston Martin by James Bond They keep hallucinating. Not so much for the beauty of the different models that we have seen over the years, but for the amount of gadgets they incorporate, as well as the gates that open to launch something or show a weapon. Like the car that tells us, that of deploying a gadget from the car ceases to be fiction because Byd has just presented something, as little, curious: a line of cars that are capable of transporting and displaying a drone. One of DJI, to be more concrete. We have already seen some Chinese cars who are betting on crazy ideas that combine cars and dronesbut what Byd has just presented is something much more tangible. The big question is … What do we want to throw a drone from the car? Shuttle car Lingyuan We are going to start with what the company has presented. In a releaseByd has presented Lingyuan, a system designed to achieve a total integration of drone into the vehicle. The system is like a ceiling chest that has location and guidance sensors, as well as a gate that opens and from which drone can deploy. Don’t tell me it’s not movie. This “heliport” can be in that kind of ceiling chest, but in larger vehicles the company comments that it can be integrated directly into the upper part of the vehicle, which, we assume, would compromise somewhat less the aerodynamics of it. The system has been designed so that the height of the vehicle does not exceed 2.05 meters and, for the moment, there are two versions. On the one hand, Lingyuan Battery Swap Edition for Yangwang models, byd’s luxury brand. This pack equips the DJI Mavic 3 And it is the highest range option. For denza and byd cars, the name is Lingyuan Fast Charging Edition that incorporates a DJI Air 3s. Wang Chuanfu, president of Byd, commented that “the collaboration between Byd and DJI goes far beyond the simple placement of a drone in a car. Instead, we have developed the entire integration system from scratch, designing and developing it to achieve a perfect fusion between the vehicle and drone. This advance offers a synergy in which the whole is greater than the sum of its parts. ” These drones They can take off with the car in progress At a speed of up to 25 km/Hy we can order that the vehicle follow at a speed of up to 54 km/h. On the other hand, they also load at the station, being able to recover from 20% to 80% in half an hour. I recreate and … anything else? The goal of ByD is that this movement is a first step to boost the industrialization and large -scale adoption of intelligent drone systems in cars, but as we said some paragraphs ago, the big question is why we would want something like that. In the statement, everything focuses on creativity. The arch in which the drone goes has a wide angle camera with 4K resolution that can record next to the drone camera to have a double perspective and the Lingyuan application has a tool to edit those videos with algorithms that automate the process if we want it and a repertoire of 30 templates. The brand wants us to record “our vehicle adventures” with a stupid ease. However, I can think of two more interesting and everyday uses. If we go on an adventure on roads that we do not know, stop and launch the drone can be great to explore the area. And, if it were a lighter drone or could fly in the city, it seems to me a tremendous function to look for parking. Of course, for now, this technology is only available in Continental China and the brand has not spoken about the launch of the platform in other countries. Images | Byd In Xataka | The first flying electric car is already here (the only problem is that it is neither a car nor fly)

Amazon stops drone deliveries in Texas and Arizona after suffering two accidents

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Amazon has announced the temporary suspension of its drone delivery program in Texas and Arizonaafter recording two accidents in its operations. These incidents occurred at the Pendleton, Oregon, test center and were attributed to failures in the software that manages the MK30 model drones. According to reports, The accidents occurred under light rain conditionswhich highlights the difficulties that this technology faces in adverse climatic situations. One of the crashes resulted in a fire, which has raised alarms about the safety of this program. MK30 drones are designed for fast and autonomous deliveries in suburban and rural areas, but recent incidents have highlighted technical limitations and operational risks. This has led Amazon to take immediate measures to ensure the safety of both its teams and the communities where it operates. The company has stated that deliveries will remain suspended until a critical software update is completed to address these issues and prevent future accidents. Software update to improve security Amazon’s current priority is develop a software update that allows drones to operate more safelyeven in difficult weather conditions. These types of advances are crucial for the drone delivery program, known as Prime Air, to meet the strict safety standards established by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Meanwhile, drone deliveries in College Station, Texas, and Tolleson, Arizona, will be halted, although Amazon says employees at these locations will continue to receive pay. The problems faced by Prime Air underscore the complexity of implementing a large-scale autonomous delivery system.. Although drones are capable of significantly reducing delivery times and environmental impact compared to traditional methods, they also introduce technical and regulatory challenges. The company has indicated that it is working closely with authorities to ensure that operations can resume without putting users or the environment at risk. Additionally, Amazon has reported that, Once the necessary improvements have been implemented, the drones will undergo additional testing before resuming commercial deliveries. This proactive approach seeks to regain the trust of both regulators and consumers, who see this technology as an innovative but still developing solution. The impact of suspensions on the market The suspension of Prime Air operations in the United States could delay Amazon’s plans to scale this technology globally. However, the decision to prioritize security reflects the company’s commitment to the responsible implementation of its systems. Although the pause could generate temporary losses, Amazon is committed to a long-term approach that ensures the viability and acceptance of drone deliveries. Incidents in Texas and Arizona represent a major challenge for Amazonbut also an opportunity to improve your processes and technology. While the path to autonomous deliveries still faces significant obstacles, the company continues to lead this emerging sector and lay the foundation for a future where drones are an integral part of last-mile logistics. Keep reading:• Amazon receives the green light to expand its order deliveries with drones• Amazon begins offering drone deliveries in Arizona• Amazon presented new drones that can make home deliveries even in the rain

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