A United States Air Force MQ-9 Reaper unmanned aerial vehicle has reportedly crashed near Maidan Shahr, the provincial capital of Maidan Wardak, west of Kabul, according to initial regional and security reports. Continue reading
Boeing, Anduril Team on Bid for Future Air Defence System
Boeing has partnered with Anduril Rocket Motor Systems in the U.S. Army’s Integrated Fires Protection Capability (IFPC) Increment 2 Second Interceptor competition. Anduril will provide the solid rocket motor for the team’s medium-range interceptor offering. Continue reading
FCC Updates Banned List to Include Foreign UAS and UAS Critical Component
As the United States prepares to host several mass-gathering events, including the 2026 FIFA World Cup, America250 celebrations, and the 2028 LA Summer Olympics, the federal government is taking additional actions to safeguard Americans and restore American airspace sovereignty. Continue reading
China’s First Unmanned Convertiplane Makes First Flight
China Science announced on December 18 that the Lanying R6000, the China-developed world’s first 6-tonne tiltrotor aircraft, has completed its maiden flight in Deyang, southwest China’s Sichuan Province.
Amazon Halts Plans for Drone Delivery in Italy
– Amazon announced recently that it has decided not to pursue plans to deliver goods by drone in Italy, saying that while it had made good progress with aerospace regulators, broader business regulatory issues did not support the project. Continue reading
European Maritime Safety Agency Selects Airbus Flexrotor Drone for Maritime Surveillance Missions
– Airbus has been awarded a €30 million framework contract by the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) to provide Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) services for multipurpose maritime surveillance with the Flexrotor Unmanned Aerial System. Continue reading
US Army Seeks MQ-1C Gray Eagle Replacement
For years, the MQ-1C Gray Eagle has occupied the skies for division-sized formations, but it requires a runway to launch. As battlefields become more complex, autonomized and rife with contested airspace, the U.S.Army wants a more advanced drone that isn’t tied to a runway and can finish the mission even if it loses connection with its operator. Continue reading
US Marines Train with M1014 Shotgun as Counter-Drone Solution Against Small Aerial Threats.
U.S. Marines at Camp Pendleton used the M1014 shotgun in live counter-drone training during Exercise Steel Knight 25. The drills show how frontline units are adding practical, close-range tools to handle fast, low-flying aerial threats. Continue reading