The Iranian air force has showcased its domestically-produced Shahab unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) for the first time in the Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force (IRIAF)’s air show, considered a major milestone in its arsenal. Continue reading
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GA-ASI Continues Work with Conflux in Additive Manufacturing
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc. (GA-ASI) is working with long-time collaborator Conflux Technology on the design and manufacture of a new Fuel Oil Heat Exchanger (FOHE) for the MQ-9B. GA-ASI is developing this enhanced thermal solution for its MQ-9B SkyGuardian and SeaGuardian Remotely Piloted Aircraft. Continue reading
Russia’s Iranian Shahed-131 Drones Have US-Made Components
Iranian kamikaze drones Shahed-131 contain processors manufactured by the American company Texas Instruments, according to a report published by the Strategic Communications Department of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Continue reading
Hydrogen Aircraft Market to Grow to $2,6 BN in 2026
Reportlinker has just released a 175-page report “Hydrogen Aircraft Global Market Report 2022“. The global hydrogen aircraft market is expected to grow from $0.92 billion in 2021 to $1.09 billion in 2022 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 19.13%. Continue reading
eVTOL Air Taxi Pioneer Kittyhawk is Closing Down
Kittyhawk, the eVTOL air taxi company building a single-person, remotely-piloted electric aircraft in Palo Alto, CA, has just announced it is shutting down. Continue reading
China’s Military Reveals First Dedicated Drone Squadron
The Chinese military has given the first official look at the work of a dedicated drone squadron, stationed in the country’s northwestern desert. Continue reading
Hensoldt Launches Production-Ready ASTUS UAS
Hensoldt South Africa (SA), part of German sensor maker Hensoldt, officially launched a production-ready model of its ASTUS tactical unmanned aerial systems (TUAS) at the Africa Aerospace & Defence (AAD) 2022 expo in Pretoria from 21 to 25 September. Continue reading
Ukrainian Teenager Invents Drone that Detects Landmines
In February 2022, when Russia invaded Ukraine, 17-year-old Igor Klymenko was forced to flee his home in Kyiv. He and his family moved to the countryside, sheltering in a basement as the war raged around them. Continue reading