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GA-ASI and EDGE to Jointly Manufacture Electronic Brake Control System
– Tawazun Council for Defence Enablement, EPI, an entity of EDGE Group and the cornerstone of precision engineering in the UAE’s aerospace, oil and gas, and defence industries, and General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), a leader in advanced aerospace technology for unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), have signed a framework agreement to manufacture Electronic Brake Control Units (eBCU) in the UAE. Continue reading
GA-ASI Showcases Collaborative Combat Aircraft at Dubai Airshow
A full-size model of the YFQ-42A Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) produced by General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) for the U.S. Air Force will be on display November 17−21 at the Dubai Airshow. Continue reading
Russia’s KSI Modular UAV Debut at Dubai Airshow 2025
The presentation of the KSI modular-architecture multirotor unmanned aerial vehicle by Russia ‘s JSC Center for Autonomous Robotic Systems (JSC CARS) at the Dubai Airshow 2025 , held from November 17 to 21 in the United Arab Emirates , marks the first international unveiling of this civilian-oriented platform developed by a company established in 2023 . Continue reading
Dubai Police Drone Achieves Guinness Speed Record at 580 km/h
Dubai Police has reached a remarkable milestone that underscores its global leadership in security innovation. A drone developed at the Unmanned Aerial Systems Center has set a Guinness World Record as the fastest drone in the world, achieving an extraordinary speed of 580 kilometers per hour. Continue reading
Italy’s Leonardo to Co-Produce Turkey’s Baykar Tactical UAVs and Jet-Powered Combat Drones
Leonardo detailed plans to co-produce Baykar unmanned aircraft in Italy, adding final assembly lines for TB2, TB3, Akinci and the jet-powered Kizilelma under the LBA Systems venture. The move builds an EU-based supply chain and marries European certification and sensor-weapon integration with Baykar’s platforms. Continue reading
Embraer Gives A-29 Super Tucano C-UAS Capabilities
– Embraer has announced that the A-29 Super Tucano is expanding its mission portfolio to counter modern unmanned threats effectively and affordably. Continue reading
Update on Helsing HX-2 Current Development Status
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