The Department of the Air Force has begun ground testing for the Collaborative Combat Aircraft program, marking a major milestone in its effort to integrate autonomous systems into the future force. Continue reading
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GA-ASI Statement on USAF CCA Program Updates
The CCA program represents a groundbreaking new era in combat aviation, and we remain on schedule to test and fly YFQ-42 in the coming months. Over the past three decades, GA-ASI has pioneered more than two dozen different unmanned aircraft types for the U.S. and its allies, including multiple unmanned combat jets flying today, and logged nearly 9 million total flight hours. Our work on YFQ-42 will further expand the field of unmanned aviation, and we remain excited for the future.
China Unveils Thermos Drone
A new unmanned aerial vehicle resembling a thermos has been unveiled in China, marking a significant leap forward in military drone technology. Continue reading
Silicon Valley’s Military Drone Companies Have a Serious ‘Made In China’ Problem
Pentagon leaders are calling for thousands of drones to prepare for war in the Pacific. But as Trump’s tariffs escalate tensions with China, they face an uncomfortable reality: Silicon Valley’s drone companies are addicted to Chinese components. Continue reading
Accuracy Comparison of Ukrainian and Russian Fiber Optic Drones
According to estimates, Ukrainian fiber-optic drones have a significantly shorter flight range to targets compared to their Russian counterparts. Oleksii Babenko, VYRIY’s founder and CEO, shared this information with Militarnyi. Continue reading
Patria Aims for the Top Spot in Drone Systems
The war started by Russia in Ukraine has brought drones to the forefront of warfare. Instead of individual flying devices, the best performance is achieved when unmanned aerial vehicles are integrated into reconnaissance, surveillance, and command systems. Continue reading
UK Blocks Video Game Controller Exports to Russia
Great Britain has announced that it was banning the export to Russia of video game controllers which can be used to pilot drones, part of its latest package of trade measures following Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine. Continue reading
Ex-Army Sergeant Gets 7 Years for Selling Military Secrets to Chinese Conspirator
A former Fort Campbell soldier has been sentenced to prison in connection with allegations of selling sensitive military information to China. Continue reading