The initial production representative MQ-25 Stingray tanker drone for the U.S. Navy has completed its first low-speed taxi test. Continue reading
Category Archives: Applications & Testing & Experience
French Army Trials Ukraine-Inspired Battlefield Innovations
The French Army’s 2nd Armoured Brigade showcased new combat systems shaped by battlefield lessons from the war in Ukraine during an Innovation Day held on January 15, 2026, in Bitche, highlighting France’s push to rapidly adapt its ground forces for high-intensity warfare. Continue reading
GA-ASI Conducts Autonomous Aerial Intercept with MQ-20 Avenger
In its latest demonstration of advanced autonomous capability, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) successfully conducted a mission autonomy flight using its MQ-20 Avenger jet equipped with the latest government reference autonomy software. Continue reading
New UK Royal Navy Autonomous Helicopter Makes History with First Flight
British aviation history has been made with the UK’s first truly autonomous, full-size helicopter completing its maiden flight at Predannack airfield in Cornwall. Continue reading
Lockheed Martin Advances Next-Generation Short-Range Air Defense
– Lockheed Martin has successfully completed the first of a series of flight tests for its Next-Generation Short-Range Interceptor (NGSRI)—a potential replacement for the U.S. Army’s Stinger missile. The milestone highlights the company’s ability to rapidly deliver advanced defense capabilities that address evolving battlefield threats. Continue reading
US Navy F-35 Pilots Train Controlling Drones with Touchscreen Tablets
The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) achieved a milestone in advancing F-35 Lightning II integration with the Navy’s Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) during a recent tactical demonstration in its Joint Simulation Environment (JSE). Continue reading
GA-ASI and USN Test Expanded Sonobuoy Dispensing System For MQ-9B SeaGuardian
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) and the U.S. Navy continue to expand the Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) capability of the MQ-9B SeaGuardian Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS). Continue reading
PteroDynamics and AV Demonstrate Integrated EW Capabilities on Transwing VTOL UAS
– PteroDynamics and AeroVironment, Inc. recently collaborated for a joint technology demonstration at Silent Swarm 25, hosted by the Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane Division at the Alpena Combat Readiness Training Center in Alpena, Michigan. Continue reading