The US Air Force Research Laboratory’s (AFRL) XQ-67A, a second-generation Autonomous Collaborative Platform (ACP), has successfully demonstrated government-owned autonomy and tactical datalink interoperability during a flight test in the California High Desert.
Quantum Systems has finalised an investment agreement with Ukrainian defence robotics company Frontline, acquiring a 10% stake with an option to increase this to 25% within the next 12 months.
Anduril Industries’ Barracuda-100M autonomous air vehicle achieved a key milestone in May with the successful completion of additional flight tests under the U.S. Army’s High-Speed Maneuverable Missile (HSMM) programme.
The U.S. Department of Defense has awarded a $295 million contract to Core Tech-HDCC-Kajima LLC for the construction of a command centre that will oversee Guam’s integrated air and missile defence system.
Airbus Defence and Space has announced a new partnership with US-based Kratos Defense and Security Solutions to equip the Kratos XQ-58A Valkyrie uncrewed aircraft with a mission system developed by Airbus.
Thales has entered advanced discussions to acquire RTX’s stake in the French joint-venture company Thales Raytheon Systems Air and Missile Defense Command and Control SAS (TRS AMDC2).
CORVUS-RAVEN counter-drone system was showcased in two configurations: a vehicle-mounted unit on a Coyote and a wearable dismounted version operated by soldiers.
British defence firm BAE Systems has expressed strong confidence in winning new export orders for its Typhoon fighter jets from countries including Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey.
The Royal Air Force has successfully launched First Person View (FPV) drones from a CH-47 Chinook helicopter, marking a significant step forward in the UK’s airborne capabilities.
The U.S. Air Force has confirmed that at least two additional B-21 Raider bombers will be flying by 2026 and can be modified for operational use if required.
Two Japan Air Self-Defense Force F-2 fighter aircraft and two Republic of Korea Air Force KF-16 Fighting Falcons escorted two U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress bombers in a joint trilateral flight.
Lockheed Martin has delivered 72 F-35 fighter jets to the U.S. government as of 1 May, following several months of delays caused by late software improvements, Bloomberg News reported on Monday.
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