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The British Defense Ministry has formalized its plans to acquired Tekever AR5 tactical intelligence, reconnaissance and surveillance drones, while also moving forward with buying small drones for the army.

U.S. startup Astro Mechanica has unveiled a concept for a large new uncrewed aircraft system to host a high-energy laser and other nonkinetic effects.

South Korea’s Defense Acquisition Program Administration has launched a requirement for a vertical takeoff and landing uncrewed aircraft system.

The Japan Air Self-Defense Force has launched a search for a Northrop Grumman RQ-4B Global Hawk after losing contact with the uncrewed aircraft over the Sea of Japan on Sept. 15.

General Atomics-Aeronautical Systems Inc. plans to draw on its Collaborative Combat Aircraft experience to develop the autonomous capabilities for its new Wildfire proposal.

Indra says it has received a Spanish government order to procure a new family of tactical drones for the country's armed forces, with first deliveries in 2028.

In the wake of Zelensky's warning about Russian airspace safety, risk expert Matt Borie returns to the podcast to discuss the effect of drone activity on civil aviation, conflict zone impacts on commercial air transport and more.

Airbus says it has received a follow-on deal from the French government for U050 Capa0X uncrewed aircraft systems.

Poland’s WB Group has unveiled a low-observable, jet-powered one-way attack drone at the MSPO defense show.

Introduction of a maritime surveillance role for the UK Royal Air Force’s new Protector uncrewed aircraft system is to be accelerated, ministers say.

Russia showcased its Dan-T loitering munition at the El Alamein International Airshow in Egypt, designed for use from Russian and other aircraft and helicopters.

Russia showcased two versions of its S-71 attack uncrewed air system at the El Alamein International Airshow in Egypt, marking the lethal drone's first public display.

South Korea is set to increase defense spending on AI-related capabilities by 55.5% in fiscal 2027 to a record 73.3 trillion South Korean won ($54.3 billion).

GE Aerospace is shipping its thrust vectoring AVEN nozzle to Shield AI for integration with the defense startup's F110-129E-powered X-Bat UAS.

Russia plans to mount a further export push for its Su-57E fighter, using the El Alamein International Airshow as the backdrop after the aircraft appeared at last year's Dubai Airshow.

The UK is stepping up its hunt for counter-uncrewed aircraft system capabilities with a particular interest in laser-based directed energy weapons.

E-HEL Award Mainstreams Directed Energy In U.S. Arsenal

SESAR's IRINA 2 program seeks to integrate remotely piloted aircraft into European airspace alongside conventional traffic.

Sceye flies solar-powered HAPS vehicle from New Mexico to Japan, demonstrating cellular communications and emergency services from the stratosphere.

DARPA’s second Lift Challenge will demand drones carry heavier payloads twice as far, advancing military capabilities.

Japan seeks record ¥8.9 trillion defense budget, emphasizing AI, standoff weapons, hypersonics and layered air defenses.

Sweden’s military will deploy Saab Gripen fighter jets, warships and its ground-based radar system to Finland after Helsinki requested help to monitor the airspace along its border with Russia.

Russia says it is starting series production of a new counter-drone radar system optimized to detect swarms of uncrewed aircraft.

FAA launches Beyond Phase 2, expanding partnerships to address challenges preventing routine BVLOS drone operations nationwide.

A corrected Navy solicitation moves the start of GA-ASI MQ-9B SkyGuardian leasing from 2028 to 2027.