UAS

Reliable Robotics begins autonomous flight system tests under the FAA’s eIPP initiative.

Reach Power says that in September it demonstrated a quadcopter flying for 10 hr. via wireless power beaming.

A German developer of a drink can-sized trimotor microdrone believes his development could save lives on future battlefields.

Finnish Defense Forces is partnering with Varjo, using VR headsets to realistically train troops to counter drone threats as seen in Ukraine.

Aerospace integrator SNC is to collaborate with U.S. startup Skyryse to bring automated flight controls and autonomy to existing aircraft fleets, beginning with defense platforms.

Turkish Aerospace Industries has joined competitor Baykar in revealing the development of an anti-submarine warfare capability for its UAS.

The Republic of Singapore Air Force is balancing drone threats with crewed helicopters, using AI tools and exploring counter-drone systems to maintain air superiority.

Quantum Systems has set a new speed mark for battery-powered quadcopter uncrewed aircraft with its Apex Recordhunter, hitting 777 kph.

The Singapore Army has introduced ST Engineering’s Artos attack drones as part of a broader effort to restructure its infantry battalion and field organic UAS.

Archer Aviation has unveiled plans for electric air taxi networks in Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston and Austin.

The Singapore Army and the Defense Science and Technology Agency (DSTA) are testing a mobile counter-uncrewed aircraft system (UAS), largely based on ST Engineering’s AGIL product.

The Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) has commenced tests to deploy Class 1, first-person-view (FPV) drones from its Boeing CH-47F Chinooks.

The Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) is exploring ways to equip its helicopters with drone self-protection suites as air littorals become increasingly contested in modern warfare.

The UK Defense Ministry is looking to evolve the Lockheed Martin Tiquila mini-uncrewed aircraft system (UAS) program to possibly feature larger systems.

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

Russia’s unscrupulous one-way attack drone strike campaign against Ukraine is being sustained in part by workers allegedly trafficked from Asia and Africa to assemble the weapons.

Malloy Aeronautics’ T-150 heavylift multicopter uncrewed aircraft system has been adapted to take on the anti-drone mission.

Japan is providing the Malaysian Navy with an unspecified counter-uncrewed aircraft system to strengthen the country's maritime surveillance capabilities.

Terma and Kongsberg have agreed to work together in military aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul, driven by heightened European demand for operational readiness.

European missile and drone development startup Destinus says it has acquired Perciv AI, a developer of radar software, as part of its drive to control much of its supply chain.

A series of acquisitions by Kratos in a different era of the defense business appear to be perfectly aligned for new military requirements.

Autonomous flight systems developer Reliable Robotics says the value of its Series D fundraising round has increased to $275 million.

MagLev Aero has completed a tethered hover test of a drone using its rim-drive magnetic-levitation ducted fan technology.

The UK Defense Ministry issued a request for information on Oct. 19 as it explores potential satellite communications for uncrewed air vehicle operations.