FalconWorks, the combat air research facility under BAE Systems, is marking achievements two months after its inception. Continue reading
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NATO Flies Phoenix UAV Along Finnish-Russian Border for First Time
NATO has flown its Northrop Grumman RQ-4D Phoenix high-altitude long-endurance (HALE) unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) along the Finnish-Russian border for the first time. Continue reading
FAA Revises UAS Safety Risk Managment Policy
The FAA has revised its national policy order that manages applicants’ requests to operate unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and how safety risk management (SRM) assessments are performed. Continue reading
A-10 Pilot’s Compelling Case for Replacing Warthogs with Super Hornets
The U.S. Air Force wants to retire the A-10 Warthog, an aircraft I have flown for years around the globe, by the end of the decade. While many may think all of us in the A-10 community want to hold onto our beloved mount for dear life, that isn’t necessarily the case. Continue reading
GA-ASI to be Inducted into the International Air & Space Hall of Fame
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) will be inducted into International Air & Space Hall of Fame during an event at the San Diego Air & Space Museum on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023. Continue reading
Cardboard Drone Maker Retools Software Based on Ukraine War Hacks
Ukrainian soldiers have received hundreds of drones, gifted to them by Australia, to capture surveillance video crucial for preparing missions to retake ground from Russian forces. Continue reading
Rheinmetall Canada and Quaze Unveil Revolutionary Wireless Drone Charging System
Rheinmetall Canada and Quaze have launched an innovative wireless charging solution for drones at DSEI 2023. The Drone Swarm Tactical OverWatch (DSTOW) module developed for Rheinmetall’s Mission Master UGV offers a unique solution enabling continuous, unattended and uninterrupted drone operations. Continue reading
Raytheon UK to Receive and Integrate UK’s First Laser Weapon System
Raytheon UK is set to receive its first high-energy laser weapon system to be tested and integrated in the United Kingdom, marking a significant advancement in the understanding of how such systems can be fielded. Raytheon UK is the British unit of RTX’s Raytheon business. Continue reading