– C-Astral Aerospace and Auterion have announced their collaboration at AUVSI Xponential 2025. Continue reading
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Mitsubishi and Yamaha to Research Hybrid-Powered UAVs
– Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) and Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. (Yamaha Motor) are conducting joint research to develop a medium-sized multirotor unmanned aerial vehicle capable of carrying a payload of 200 kilograms. Continue reading
Saab JAS 39 Gripen – the $5,000 Jet That Destroyed China’s Air Force in 4 Days
November 2015. Chinese pilots flying Russian Su-27 fighters took to the skies to face something strange in a joint military exercise – a bizarre, lightweight aircraft with an unconventional wing design that they had never encountered before in combat. Continue reading
DIU Announces Two-Tiered System for Blue UAS
The Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) has announced changes to Blue UAS that will provide a way for companies to verify their NDAA compliance as part of a two-tiered system for Blue UAS that will allow the number of cleared systems to scale while continuing to accelerate the development and fielding of “best in breed” capabilities. Continue reading
uAvionix Releases muLTElink Upgrade, Enabling Seamless Autonomous C2 Link Management
– uAvionix, a provider of low-SWaP aviation-grade communications and surveillance technologies for Unmanned Aircraft Systems, has announced a significant software update to its muLTElink product family, enabling advanced link management for assured Command and Control (C2) and payload during UAS operations. Continue reading
US Air Force Considers Air-Launched ‘Fighter Drone’ Collaborative Combat Aircraft
The U.S. Air Force is looking into the idea of air-launching Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) drones from other airplanes in addition to other ways of reducing dependence on traditional runways. Air-launched CCAs also fit in with the service’s larger vision of CCAs having a disruptive impact on future aerial combat and presenting enemies with new challenges to address. Continue reading
Evolve Dynamics Launches Foxe and Wolfe Miniaturised UAS Platforms
– Evolve Dynamics, a British designer and manufacturer of advanced Unmanned Aerial Systems has announced the launch of two new miniaturised platforms specifically engineered to meet the rigorous demands of modern warfighters. Continue reading
Anduril Industries UK, Archer and Partners to Test Dual-Use eVTOL Cargo Aircraft in UK
– Anduril Industries UK announced that it will lead a team for upcoming programmes, including to bid for future flight opportunities. Anduril UK, building on its existing partnership with aerospace company Archer, will receive additional support from Skyports Drone Services and AtkinsRéalis, two other leading technology companies. Continue reading