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The Air Force Research Laboratory and Air Combat Command’s Experimental Operations Unit recently flew the XQ-67A Autonomous Collaborative Platform (ACP) in the Nevada Test and Training Range marking a technology milestone in autonomous capabilities for the future fight. Continue reading
Five years ago, Gavin Gardner was a Michigan State University engineering student researching next-generation drone technology as part of a NASA grant. Garder expected the research to be demanding – but he was surprised that navigating the financial side of the work presented an even greater challenge. Continue reading
Redwire has introduced ShadowVision – the next-generation software platform for its Octopus payload portfolio that delivers significant capability upgrades for a more intuitive operator experience and a capacity for future capability growth. Continue reading
The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps announced on Monday night that its forces have brought down two American MQM-170 reconnaissance drones by electronic warfare south of Qeshm Island, while its air defence systems intercepted and destroyed a US MQ-9 drone over the eastern part of the Strait of Hormuz. Continue reading
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. held a ribbon cutting ceremony on October 30 at its Flight Test & Training Center (FTTC) to announce the opening of a new Remote Split Operation (RSO) facility.
The EU Drone Summit 2026 will bring together high-level representatives from the EU institutions, Member States and industry to take stock of progress under the EU Drone Strategy 2.0 and help shape the next steps towards a competitive, innovative and secure European drone market. Continue reading
General Atomics says that it is working on a new hybrid electric propulsion powered flying-wing-type strike/reconnaissance drone called NextGen that could be able to stay aloft for more than 60 hours. Continue reading
US employers have 90 open postings for drone operators – people who fly, test, monitor and handle drones, according to RobotTraining.jobs’ daily read of employers’ own job boards on 2 November, down from 96 in October. The roles span 17 states, led by Texas (24) and California (19). Continue reading