Lockheed P-38 Lightning – the Plane that Could Warp Metal

Flak bloomed around him. Tracers lanced past like electric needles. Captain Robin Olds didn’t flinch; he was already lining up his next target. Scat II, his silver P-38 Lightning, screamed across the sky, twin engines snarling as it tore through Messerschmitts. Then, he saw movement below. A lone Mustang, twisting hard, two Bf 109s welded to its tail. No time to think. Olds flipped Scat II over and dropped like a sword from the clouds. Engines howled. Guns ready. But his controls were not working. Continue reading →

GA-ASI and Hanwha to Produce Gray Eagle STOL UAS

– General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) and South Korea industry leader Hanwha Aerospace signed an agreement on October 14 to partner in development of the Gray Eagle Short Takeoff and Landing (GE STOL) unmanned aircraft system (UAS). This landmark agreement marks the beginning of a new phase in U.S.-Korea defence cooperation, extending beyond traditional alliance structures to deliver next-generation, runway-independent UAS solutions that maximize commanders’ options in the face of evolving mission demands. Continue reading →

Skyports Drone Services and Quantum Systems Partner to Launch Drone Surveillance Service ‘Overwatch’

UK-founded Skyports Drone Services, a global drone-enabled delivery and inspection company, and Quantum Systems, a leader in AI-powered unmanned intelligence solutions, recently  announced a strategic partnership to launch ‘Overwatch’; a ready-to-deploy ISR-as-a-service offering for government and commercial customers. Continue reading →

Serbia’s PEGASUS UAV now with Emirati-made RASH-2M Guided Munition Kit

At the Partner 2025 defense exhibition in Belgrade, Serbia unveiled its latest unmanned aerial system (UAS): the domestically developed PEGASUS drone equipped with the Emirati-made RASH-2M guided munition kit. This pairing signals a notable evolution in Serbia’s indigenous UAV capabilities and reflects growing cooperation between Serbian and Middle Eastern defense industries. Continue reading →

Schiebel CAMCOPTER S-100 Demonstrates Next-Generation Maritime Capabilities at REPMUS 2025

– Schiebel once again showcased the unrivalled versatility of its CAMCOPTER S-100 at NATO’s annual REPMUS (Robotic Experimentation and Prototyping using Maritime Uncrewed Systems) exercise, hosted by the Portuguese Navy. Over the course of the large-scale multinational trials, the S-100 flew multiple missions with advanced payloads, underscoring its role as a maritime-proven solution, designed for naval combat system integration and as a proven multi-mission asset in complex maritime environments. Continue reading →