General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. has conducted a series of flight tests aimed at certifying the MQ-9B Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) for Flight Into Known Icing (FIKI).
Category Archives: Applications & Testing & Experience
Air Force’s Experimental Ops Unit Flies and Maintains Anduril CCA
The U.S. Air Force’s Experimental Operations Unit (EOU), operating under Air Combat Command, has concluded a pivotal exercise involving Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) at Edwards Air Force Base. Continue reading
France Trials Reaper in C-UAS Role
France is trialling its General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc MQ-9A Reaper Block 5 Extended Range (ER) unmanned aerial vehicles in the counter-unmanned aircraft system (C-UAS) role, the Ministry of the Armed Forces disclosed on 8 April. Continue reading
UK Modular Launcher Designed to Deploy 10 Drones in Quick Burst
At the beginning of March 2026, ISS Aerospace conducted a firing test of its HAL10 Hybrid Air-Systems Launcher, positioning it as armed forces increasingly seek compact, scalable, and rapidly deployable unmanned solutions for contested environments. Continue reading
UAV Navigation–Grupo Oesía Demonstrates Advanced Autonomous Control in US Special Forces Maritime Exercises
UAV Navigation–Grupo Oesía has strengthened its position as a key provider of advanced autonomous maritime control technologies following the successful use of its guidance and navigation system aboard NEWT21’s Unmanned Surface Vehicle (USV) during recent US Special Forces maritime exercises in Cartagena, Spain. Continue reading
BAE Systems Trials Low-Cost C-UAS Solution for Eurofighter Typhoon
BAE Systems has successfully completed test firing of a low-cost precision weapon launched from a Eurofighter Typhoon, demonstrating a highly effective, affordable solution to counter unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). Continue reading
Quieter, Stealthier, Further: New Hybrid Unit to Power China’s Small Battle Drones
Chinese-developed hybrid propulsion approach is combining fuel-based generation with an electric drive to optimize drone performance. In this configuration, a fuel-powered source generates electricity to run the motor, effectively merging the endurance of combustion systems with the low-signature advantages of electric propulsion.
Chinese Bamboo Drone Reaches 60 mph in Flight Tests
A team of researchers in China has unveiled what they describe as the world’s first open-source flight control system designed specifically for bamboo-frame drones, helping the push for low-cost, eco-friendly unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). Continue reading