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Airbus Helicopters will introduce an unmanned version of its proven H145, the U145, during ILA Berlin airshow, where the company will display a full-scale mock-up of the new model. The U145 complements Airbus’ helicopter and unmanned aerial systems (UAS) offering. A maiden flight with a safety pilot onboard is planned for the end of 2026, with entry into service at the beginning of the next decade. Continue reading
Anti-drone netting systems, widely used on the battlefield in Ukraine, have been installed near Russian President Vladimir Putin’s residence in the Valdai district of the Novgorod region. Continue reading
Airbus Defence and Space and Diehl Defence have signed an agreement with the objective to intensify their cooperation in the field of integrated air and missile defence (IAMD), based on both companies’ complementary technical capabilities. The agreement was signed on the occasion of the ongoing ILA Berlin Air Show 2026. Continue reading
At this year’s International Aerospace Exhibition (ILA) in Berlin, Airbus is presenting one of Europe’s most comprehensive and versatile Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) portfolios, demonstrating its leadership in autonomous flight that meets the demands of defence customers. Continue reading
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. is deepening its footprint in the Dutch innovation ecosystem, with new investments in six Netherlands-based technology companies through its Blue Magic Netherlands (BMN) venturing initiative. Continue reading
Ukraine has introduced the Behemoth, a chess-like drone that strikes targets at a distance of hundreds of kilometers with two warheads at once. Continue reading
Teledyne Technologies Incorporated has announced today Teledyne FLIR Defense has won an $11.2 million contract from the U.S. Army’s Capability Program Executive for Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Defense (CPE CBRND) to deliver more than 45 advanced CBRN unmanned aerial system (UAS) kits. Continue reading
Modularity is a key area of interest as the U.S. Air Force formulates its latest set of requirements for a successor to the MQ-9 Reaper, according to General John Lamontagne, the service’s Vice Chief of Staff. Continue reading