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Arizona’s Iveda Launches Helicopter Drones for Tactical Missions

Modern Mechanics 24 News Desk August 26, 2026 5:49 pm

Arizona-based Iveda has introduced the IvedaAir GX10-F100, a gas-powered autonomous helicopter drone designed for military logistics, reconnaissance and emergency operations. The aircraft can fly for more than 150 minutes, carry up to 19 pounds of cargo and reach 68 mph. It uses IvedaAI software for navigation, live video and target tracking.

RTX’s Collins Aerospace Completes Altitude Tests for F-35 Cooling System

Modern Mechanics 24 News Desk August 26, 2026 4:11 pm

RTX’s Collins Aerospace has completed altitude testing of its Enhanced Power and Cooling System (EPACS) for the F-35 fighter jet. The system is designed to provide greater cooling capacity and emergency power as the aircraft receives new technologies. Testing at different altitudes and power levels helped engineers validate performance models and reduce development risks.

AI-powered Argus platform analyzing social media, video, and online information for U.S. Marine Corps analysts.

U.S. Marine Corps Gets Accrete AI Tool for Information Analysis

Modern Mechanics 24 News Desk August 24, 2026 5:26 pm

Accrete has received a sole-source contract from the U.S. Marine Corps to provide Argus for Cognitive Advantage. The AI platform analyzes online, social media, video, and foreign-language information to help analysts track narratives and identify useful signals. Accrete says the system supports 243 languages, provides source-traceable analysis, and can reduce the time needed to process large amounts of information.

Invictus Ramjet-Powered Strike Missile Enters Formal Testing; Tiberius Now Eyes Production

Ritambhara K August 22, 2026 7:08 pm

Tiberius Aerospace has moved its Invictus long-range precision strike system into formal engineering Test and Evaluation (T&E), taking the program

Indra Group Demonstrates AI System for Smarter Military Decisions

Modern Mechanics 24 News Desk August 21, 2026 5:57 pm

Indra Group has demonstrated AI capabilities developed through the European FaRADAI defence research project. The system can analyse complex ground imagery, identify objects and assess possible threats. It can also suggest safer routes when situations change. The project brings together 38 partners from 13 European countries and focuses on reliable, explainable AI that can support human decision-making in defence operations.

DefendEye Raises Investment to Scale Autonomous AI Drone Production

Modern Mechanics 24 News Desk August 20, 2026 7:06 pm

DefendEye has raised a new investment round led by NovaCapital to scale production of its Overwatch Drone. The autonomous AI drone is designed for first responders and can launch within seconds without a trained pilot. Its base station connects the drone to the cloud, allowing emergency teams and remote commanders to access live video and gain situational awareness during incidents.

Taiwan Tests FPV Drones Against Armoured Vehicles in First Live-Fire Military Exercise

Modern Mechanics 24 News Desk August 20, 2026 4:59 pm

Taiwan has conducted its first live-fire military exercise using first-person-view (FPV) drones against armoured vehicles, marking a new step in

Northrop Grumman introduces Raid Hunter for next-gen gun-based air defense system.

US firm launches next-gen air defense system to tackle cruise missile, drone swarm threats

Modern Mechanics 24 News Desk August 15, 2026 12:13 am

Northrop Grumman has introduced Raid Hunter™, a new 50mm Gun-Based Air Defense system for short-range protection. It combines a high-rate-of-fire Chain Gun, guided ammunition and networked control to counter cruise missiles, drone swarms and other aerial threats. The modular system is designed for rapid deployment and could add another layer of defense around military bases, airfields and critical infrastructure.

China’s Y-20B Transport Aircraft Gains New Refueling Role

Modern Mechanics 24 News Desk August 11, 2026 5:29 pm

China’s Y-20B military transport aircraft can reportedly switch between transport and aerial refueling missions. A CCTV documentary also highlighted its

Bauxite ore at a mining and processing facility for critical mineral supply

U.S. Department of War Funds Bauxite Supply Chain With $85.5 Million Deal

Modern Mechanics 24 News Desk August 11, 2026 5:14 pm

The U.S. Department of War is investing $85.5 million in Strategic Bauxite USA to build a more secure refractory-grade bauxite supply chain. The project will expand a Guyana mine, add processing capacity and support a U.S. brown-fused alumina plant. If completed as planned, it could meet all U.S. military demand for brown-fused alumina and all U.S. demand for refractory bauxite.