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The Spanish consortium SATNUS, formed by GMV, Sener and Tecnobit-Grupo Oesía, has recently completed the third flight test campaign of the FCAS/NGWS program, successfully validating the Manned-Unmanned Teaming & Common Systems Demonstrator (MCSD), a platform based on a modified target drone. Continue reading
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
– Anduril Industries, Costa Mesa, California, was awarded a ceiling of $50,000,000 Small Business Innovation Research III indefinite delivery indefinite quantity contract for Agile-Launched, tactically-integrated unmanned system and support services for testing, training, and supportability. Continue reading
On November 11, 2025, China marked the 76th anniversary of its air force with the release of a short film titled “Far-Reaching Dreams” showing for the first time its GJ-11 Sharp Sword stealth drone (now renamed Dark Dragon) flying in formation with the J-20 fighter jet and J-16D electronic warfare aircraft. Continue reading
Niklas Köhler, co-founder and co-CEO of German technology company Helsing, presented the current development status of the HX-2 to selected media representatives and provided insights into the further development of the strike drone. Continue reading
For less than $800, soldiers from the 101st Airborne Division are building drones that are designed to be disposable, the deputy commanding general of the division said. Continue reading
Originally developed by the German drone manufacturer Quantum Systems as a long-range reconnaissance drone, the Reliant is apparently being developed into a drone carrier. This is at least suggested by an exhibit from Quantum Systems (QS) at the AUSA trade fair currently taking place in Washington. Continue reading
– Cummings Aerospace is using 3D printing technology in the continued development of the Hellhound S3 drone. With the use of 3D printing and modular open systems, Cummings can rapidly iterate the design of the product, harnessing test data and soldier feedback to inform each update. Continue reading