BAE Systems aims to power on its FCAD demonstrator in 2027 ahead of flight testing in 2028.

Leonardo's Excalibur 757 will flight test advanced sensors for GCAP and future multiplatform combat aircraft.

The solar-powered X721 Heliblade high-altitude pseudo satellite (HAPS) has completed its first flight in France.

The USAF is set to kick off an analysis of alternatives for a future airlifter to replace the Boeing C-17 and Lockheed Martin C-5, but the familiar study will be conducted completely differently.

U.S. Air Force seeks a reusable rocket-powered VTOL strike aircraft prototype for future high-speed bomber missions.

Boeing reported another VC-25B charge but says broader defense programs are improving and reducing overall risk.

NATO and Ukraine launched a joint program to accelerate counter-drone technologies from development to combat deployment.

China built its drone dominance through electronics manufacturing, automation, competition and stable industrial policy, executives say.