A total of 22,580 drones illuminated the night sky over Hefei, east China’s Anhui Province, during the 2026 Spring Festival Gala, creating a breathtaking fusion of tradition and cutting-edge technology. Continue reading
Pentagon Awards BAE $145M C-UAS Contract
The United States Department of War has awarded BAE Systems a contract with a ceiling value of $145 million to develop, manufacture and deliver Counter Unmanned Aerial Systems (C-UAS) weapon systems, the department announced Feb. 11, 2026. Continue reading
99% Destroyed Plane – Still Made it Home – Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress
All-American has just finished her run. Her bomb bays are empty, and Messerschmitts are right on her tail. One of them comes in for a pass, but it’s too close. The Bf-109 flies straight through the aft section of the bomber and is gone. The rear fuselage is split open by a long gash. One stabilizer is simply gone. Continue reading
DARPA’s X-68A LongShot Air-To-Air Missile-Carrying Drone Closer to F-15 Launch
What began as a bold concept is now steadily advancing toward operational reality. The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), working with General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), has achieved key technical milestones on its LongShot program. Continue reading
AH-64 Apache Tests Proximity Fused 30mm Counter-Drone Munition
The Apache AH-64 attack helicopter has reached a major milestone with the successful live-fire test of the 30x113mm XM1225 Aviation Proximity Explosive (APEX) round at Yuma Proving Ground, Arizona. Continue reading
‘World’s Smallest Autopilot System’ Turns UK Drones Into Smart Strike Munitions
When AI, vision-based processing, and full flight control converge in one compact module, it gives platforms the ability to operate more autonomously and engage targets with greater precision. Continue reading
TEKEVER Launches UAS Training School in Wales
TEKEVER, a European provider of AI-centred unmanned aerial systems, has announced the official opening of its new Training School at West Wales Airport. Continue reading
Towed Defence Platform to Protect Commercial Shipping from Drone Attacks
DARPA and Raytheon have partnered to address a growing threat to global shipping: attacks by drones. Their new initiative, Pulling Guard, aims to develop a semi-autonomous, tow-behind platform that trails commercial vessels, providing detection and countermeasure capabilities without requiring ships themselves to be armed. Continue reading