U.S. Air Force innovation arm AFWerx is planning an Autonomy Prime program and proposing an Autonomy Proving Ground to test the technologies.

Sensor manufacturer Teledyne FLIR has unveiled a commercial drone targeted for the infrastructure-inspection and other markets.

U.S. startup Electra.aero has passed a key milestone toward development of its electric short-takeoff-and-landing regional aircraft, completing a fully integrated ground test of its hybrid-electric propulsion system.

Qatar Airways Cargo has said Digital transformation is a key point of The Next Generation concept.

Kenya-based cargo airline Astral Aviation, has announced a strategic collaboration with US-based autonomous aircraft systems developer Reliable Robotics, with a goal of enhancing aviation safety and increasing air cargo connectivity in sub-Saharan Africa through the use of automated aircraft.

Luxury hoverbike developer Aerwins Technologies has announced plans to go public through a deal with Hawaii-based special-purpose acquisition company Pono Capital.

Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.

On its 75th anniversary, the service looks to a future using increased autonomy and a further migration of key missions to space.