UAS

By Garrett Reim
The U.S. Defense Department is attempting to create an industry from next to nothing in 24 months.
Supply Chain

By Robert Wall
German defense startup Quantum Systems says it has raised $1.2 billion through a funding round backed by Airbus that boosts its valuation to $8 billion.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Brian Everstine
Thousands of drones and increased aircraft range are changing the airborne division’s tactics.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Graham Warwick
The UAE's drive to lead in AAM continues with Abu Dhabi-based Lodd Autonomous launching the certification program for its Hili hybrid-electric uncrewed cargo aircraft.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Ben Goldstein
North Dakota’s Vantis network is expanding its beyond-visual-line-of-sight capabilities after Frontier Precision became the system’s second “Champion Operator.”
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Steve Trimble
Propulsion startup company Beehive Industries has revealed a goal to produce up to 8,000 jet engines for drones and uncrewed aircraft systems a year.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Steve Trimble
Aevex will scale up production of a long-range precision strike platform under a $50 million contract from the U.S. Air Force.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne, Robert Wall
The tri-national Global Combat Air Program has emerged as the biggest winner from the UK government's Defense Investment Plan, although the funding comes at the cost of retiring helicopter and intelligence-gathering fleets as the military shifts some of those missions to uncrewed systems.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Robert Wall
The A400M is trying to shed its reputation as a sluggish development program as it pursues new mission capabilities.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Steve Trimble
A key weapon against large attack drones needs an upgrade with an all-weather, active seeker, the Defense Innovation Unit says.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Brian Everstine
The U.S. Navy’s air and sea commands are jointly looking for new ways to protect key ships and maritime choke points from the growing threats of swarming drones.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Robert Wall
France is stepping up its efforts to get quadcopter drones into user hands with a 5,000-vehicle order with local startup Harmattan AI.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Graham Warwick
Near-VTOL maritime stroke UAS; fully superconducting electric motor for aircraft; lithium-air battery advances.
Emerging Technologies

By Tony Osborne
BAE Systems has lifted the veil on a one-way, low-observable effector called Nyan that has already made its combat debut in Ukraine and is entering service with the British Army.
Aircraft & Propulsion

Avril Silva
The U.S. Defense Department is conducting its newest stage of qualifying trials for its attack drones program.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Steve Trimble
Ukraine still needs a MALE uncrewed aircraft system to loiter in domestic airspace and shoot down incoming Russian attack drones and glide bombs, a co-owner of Ukrainian attack drone and missile-maker Fire Point says.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Robert Wall
Israeli drone-maker Aeronautics Group says it has demonstrated single-operator control of multiple uncrewed air vehicles (UAVs).
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Graham Warwick
General Atomics sees air-recoverable uncrewed aircraft systems extending the reach of MQ-9 payloads.
Emerging Technologies

By Garrett Reim
The partnership of Renault Group and Thales to boost manufacturing capacity of loitering munitions is the latest example of companies investing in domestic capacity to ensure a sovereign drone-making industry.
Supply Chain

By Graham Warwick
U.S. startup Mach Industries has confirmed it has won a Defense Innovation Unit contract to demo a hybrid-electric uncrewed long-range strike aircraft.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Steve Trimble
One of the key weapons in Ukraine’s deep strike campaign against Russia may be regaining some of its effectiveness after a long and steep decline.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Robert Wall
Safran and Edge Group signed said they have agreed around a joint venture to work on the French manufacturer’s Hammer precision weapon.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Robert Wall
Australian counter-drone specialist Electro Optic Systems is nearing a contract to launch the highest-power version yet of its Apollo high-energy laser system.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Steve Trimble
A small French aviation startup unveiled a partnership with Taiwan’s state-owned aerospace manufacturer on the opening day of the Eurosatory trade show June 15.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
A German modification house specializing in the conversion of intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance aircraft is close to flying its first UAS.
Aircraft & Propulsion