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In its latest demonstration of advanced autonomous capability, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) successfully conducted a mission autonomy flight using its MQ-20 Avenger jet equipped with the latest government reference autonomy software. Continue reading
British aviation history has been made with the UK’s first truly autonomous, full-size helicopter completing its maiden flight at Predannack airfield in Cornwall. Continue reading
Geir Håøy, CEO of KONGSBERG, said that the acquisition of Zone 5 represents a significant strategic step for the company, highlighting Zone 5’s leadership in developing affordable missiles that can be produced at scale. Continue reading
The French Armament General Directorate (DGA) has awarded a contract to Airbus Helicopters and Naval Group for the production of six VSR700 unmanned aerial systems. The VSR700s will be operated from 2028 by the French Navy. Continue reading
The French defence procurement agency (DGA) signed a contract with Naval Group in the frame of the SDAM program to procure new VTOL UAVs for the French Navy: the CAMCOPTER S-100F UAVs are being procured as light reconnaissance drones to equip the FREMM frigates Continue reading
– Lockheed Martin has successfully completed the first of a series of flight tests for its Next-Generation Short-Range Interceptor (NGSRI)—a potential replacement for the U.S. Army’s Stinger missile. The milestone highlights the company’s ability to rapidly deliver advanced defense capabilities that address evolving battlefield threats. Continue reading
A monument honouring the legendary Ukrainian heavy combat drones, dubbed by the Russian forces ‘Baba Yaga’, was unveiled in the town of Vyshneve in the Kyiv region—a tribute to a weapon that has become a symbol of fear for Russian forces during the war, according to Ukraine’s Main Directorate of Intelligence (HUR) on December 26. Continue reading
– Eagle Aerial Systems Inc. has announced the sale of two eBee VISION unmanned aerial systems (UAS) to the NATO-led Kosovo Force (KFOR). Continue reading