– General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. has unveiled a new small unmanned launched effect with widespread multi-mission capabilities for the global aerospace and defense market. Continue reading
MBDA Unveils ONE WAY EFFECTOR: a Solution to Saturate Enemies’ Defences
At the 2025 Paris Air Show, MBDA is presenting ONE WAY EFFECTOR. Development of this sovereign long-range solution is taking place through an innovative production setup, in partnership with a drone manufacturer and industry players, notably from the automotive sector. Continue reading
Delair Unveils DT61 Very Long Distance Observation Drone at Paris Air Show 2025
– Delair is accelerating its development and completing its range of aerial drones with the DT61, its new long-distance observation drone with fixed wing and vertical Takeoff equipped with a significantly increased payload capacity. A multi-mission drone designed for the inspection and surveillance of large land and sea areas in both civilian and military contexts. Continue reading
Parrot Unveils CHUCK 3.0 – the Sovereign AI Autopilot for any UAV
– Parrot, a European provider of professional micro-UAVs, has announced CHUCK 3.0, a breakthrough all-in-one autopilot that turns any UAV platform into a high-performance system. The compact unit fuses AI-driven autonomous flight, a spoof-proof multi-band frequency hopping radio and real-time optical navigation for GNSS-denied airspace. Continue reading
Future of Unmanned Airpower on Display at Paris Air Show
– General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. returns to Paris in 2025 with a variety of new products and concepts highlighting the future of uncrewed airpower at its stand beginning June 16. The centerpiece of the exhibit is a full-scale model of GA-ASI’s Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA), dubbed YFQ-42A by the U.S. Air Force, in its first international showing. Continue reading
Airbus and Quantum Systems Work on Ecosystem for Aerial Reconnaissance
At the start of the Paris Air Show 2025, Quantum Systems and Airbus Defence and Space have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to deepen their strategic cooperation. Both companies are working together on solutions to seamlessly integrate tactical aerial reconnaissance in particular into modern command and information systems. Continue reading
Lockheed CEO says F-35 Could be Made Pilot-Optional
An upgraded ‘fifth-generation plus’ version of the F-35 could include new stealth coatings, adjustments to the aircraft’s shape, and even a path toward making the jet optionally manned, according to Lockheed Martin CEO Jim Taiclet. Continue reading
AI Drone Beats Human Champions at Abu Dhabi Racing Event
A team of scientists and students from TU Delft in the Netherlands has taken first place at the A2RL Drone Championship in Abu Dhabi – an international race that pushes the limits of physical artificial intelligence, challenging teams to fly fully autonomous drones using only a single camera. Continue reading