A full-size model of the YFQ-42A Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) produced by General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) for the U.S. Air Force will be on display November 17−21 at the Dubai Airshow. Continue reading
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GA-ASI Lockheed Martin and L3Harris Collaborate on Manned-Unnanned Teaming Flight Test
On October 21, 2025, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. , Lockheed Martin, and L3Harris Technologies collaborated on a flight test that successfully demonstrated Manned-Unmanned Teaming using an F-22 Raptor fighter jet and a GA-ASI MQ-20 Avenger unmanned jet. Continue reading
Russia’s KSI Modular UAV Debut at Dubai Airshow 2025
The presentation of the KSI modular-architecture multirotor unmanned aerial vehicle by Russia ‘s JSC Center for Autonomous Robotic Systems (JSC CARS) at the Dubai Airshow 2025 , held from November 17 to 21 in the United Arab Emirates , marks the first international unveiling of this civilian-oriented platform developed by a company established in 2023 . Continue reading
Dubai Police Drone Achieves Guinness Speed Record at 580 km/h
Dubai Police has reached a remarkable milestone that underscores its global leadership in security innovation. A drone developed at the Unmanned Aerial Systems Center has set a Guinness World Record as the fastest drone in the world, achieving an extraordinary speed of 580 kilometers per hour. Continue reading
AeroVironment Gets $874M US Army Puma Foreign Sales Support Contract
– AeroVironment Inc., Simi Valley, California, was awarded a firm-fixed-price contract for Puma All Environment 3, Puma Long Endurance, Puma AE/LE Hybrid, and Raven unmanned aircraft systems, as well as spares, training and accessories in support of current and future Foreign Military Sales customers. Continue reading
Pentagon Creates Amazon-Like Shopping Portal for Counter-Drone Equipment
The new Pentagon task force established to counter threats posed by small drones on Friday announced the creation of a hub for agencies to purchase counter-drone equipment and ways to improve how these systems work together. The effort comes as the U.S. faces an increasing number of incursions over these facilities, and about a year after a spate of them began popping up across the continent. Continue reading
Italy’s Leonardo to Co-Produce Turkey’s Baykar Tactical UAVs and Jet-Powered Combat Drones
Leonardo detailed plans to co-produce Baykar unmanned aircraft in Italy, adding final assembly lines for TB2, TB3, Akinci and the jet-powered Kizilelma under the LBA Systems venture. The move builds an EU-based supply chain and marries European certification and sensor-weapon integration with Baykar’s platforms. Continue reading
Denmark Builds Wearable Devices to Stop Drones Instantly
A Danish company that makes anti-drone technology has created new handheld and wearable devices that use radio signals to stop or disable dangerous drones. These tools are designed to help security forces and law enforcement protect areas from the growing threat of drones used for spying or attacks. Continue reading