Weapons
V-BAT (MQ-35)
Forensic analysis of Shield AI’s V-BAT (MQ-35): Hivemind autonomy, ViDAR sensor, targeting role, export, privacy law and international implications.
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Switchblade 300 and 600 Loitering Munitions
A forensic analysis of the US-supplied AeroVironment Switchblade 300 and 600: specifications, Ukraine and Taiwan, human control, IHL, arms transfer law and CCW talks.
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MQ-9 Reaper
A forensic technical and legal analysis of the MQ-9 Reaper: specifications, combat record, IHL, accountability, 2026 Iran war losses and AI autonomy.
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The Governance Gap: UN’s 2026 Science and Technology Report
Every July, a fairly unglamorous document lands on the desks of UN Member State delegations. It has none of the drama of a Security Council resolution or the visibility of…
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MQ-28 Ghost Bat
MQ-28 Ghost Bat: Technical Dossier & Legal Analysis Lead Paragraph: The MQ-28 Ghost Bat is an autonomous Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle (UCAV) developed by Boeing Australia, designed to act as…
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P.S. Killer Kamikaze Drone
P.S. Killer Kamikaze Drone (PSK): XDOWN’s Hand-Thrown Autonomous Loitering Munition The P.S. Killer (PSK) is a hand-thrown, one-way attack unmanned aerial system (UAS) developed by XDOWN Incorporated, a defence start-up…
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STRIX VTOL
STRIX VTOL First showcased in 2023, the STRIX VTOL UAS was developed through a collaboration between BAE Systems Australia and Innovaero, an Australian-based company. This unmanned system features vertical take-off…
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X5 Attack Drone
The X5 Attack Drone was showcased at the Zhuhai Airshow in China at the end of 2024. Limited information is available about the drone, though reports indicate that it is…
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Veter Kamikaze Drone
Veter Kamikaze Drone Various sources indicate that the Russian company Veter has delivered over 3,000 Veter Kamikaze (quadcopter) drones to Russian forces fighting in Ukraine. The company is reportedly capable…
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MBDA Spear-3 Missile – Orchestrike AI
MBDA Spear-3 Missile – Orchestrike AI The SPEAR-3 missile has been in development since 2006. With the integration of the Orchestrike AI system, the missile is now reportedly capable of…
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S-71M Attack Drone
S-71M Attack Drone There is limited information on the S-71M attack drone. Russia has approved mass production, which may result in their deployment in Ukraine in the coming months. The…
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S-70 Okhotnik-B (Hunter) Autonomous Fighter
S-70 Okhotnik-B (Hunter) Autonomous Fighter The S-70 has been under development since at least 2011, with sources offering differing assessments of its current stage of progress. Reports indicate that Russia…
