On Apr. 27, 2024, a Ukrainian Yak-52 training aircraft, shot down a Russian Orlan-10 drone over Odessa, according to several reports by the Ukrainian media, in an engagement reminiscent of WWII dogfights. Continue reading
Iraqi Air Force Displays Chinese-Made CH-5 UAV
On April 24, 2024, the Iraqi Ministry of Defense commemorated the 93rd anniversary of the Air Force’s establishment with a ceremony attended by notable figures including the Prime Minister, the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, and the Minister of Defense, among other senior leaders and officers. Continue reading
Competitors Not Picked for CCA Look Forward to Increment 2
The three contractors not chosen for the first increment of the Collaborative Combat Aircraft program say they’re staying in the arena and will compete for other autonomous aircraft work for the Navy, foreign governments, and in the classified domain. But only two said definitively they will compete for Increment 2 of the Air Force’s CCA. Continue reading
Northrop Grumman Gets $388M US Air Force Global Hawk Logistics Contract
Northrop Grumman Systems Corp., San Diego, California, was awarded a $387,545,690 definitized contract action for Global Hawk (RQ-4) aircraft sustainment. This contract provides for contractor logistics support services. Continue reading
Autel Ripped Me Off
In July 2023 I ordered the Autel EVO 2 Pro Enterprise V3 from Amazon. It was on sale @ $500 off for $3,500. It flew perfectly, but I had two issues. Spoke with customer service about it. Continue reading
Mayman Aerospace to Unveil First Full-Scale Model of Razor P100 Military VTOL during SOF Week 2024
Mayman Aerospace will unveil a full-scale model of Razor, its high-speed Air Utility Vehicle, during SOF Week 2024, May 6-10 in Tampa, Florida. Continue reading
QinetiQ Achieves UK’s First Jet-to-Jet Teaming of an Aircraft and an Autonomous Drone
QinetiQ has successfully trialled the UK’s first Crewed-Uncrewed-Teaming demonstration between a crewed aircraft and an autonomous jet drone. Continue reading
TEKEVER Introduces ARX Drone with Swarm Capability
TEKEVER, a provider of unmanned aerial systems (UAS) in Europe, introduced its newest drone the ARX in San Diego, U.S. on Tuesday (Apr. 23). The company touted its newest product as capable of coordinating a swarm of smaller drones from a primary mother drone. Continue reading