Sikorsky and Robinson Unmanned have secured a $15.5 million contract from the U.S. Marine Corps to advance an autonomous aerial logistics platform.
Elbit Systems has opened a new unmanned aerial systems facility in Chitila, Romania, expanding its manufacturing presence in Europe and deepening its partnership with the country’s defence industry.
Lockheed Martin announced that its Skunk Works MDCX command-and-control platform supported the first flight of the MQ-25A Stingray, as Boeing and the U.S. Navy advanced development of carrier-based unmanned aviation capabilities.
Ukraine and Norway have launched their first joint production programme for Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles, with several thousand medium-range strike drones set to be manufactured in Norway for delivery to Ukrainian forces.
L3Harris Technologies outlined the growing importance of low-band electronic warfare as modern militaries face increasingly advanced radar threats capable of detecting aircraft at longer ranges.
The U.S. Navy announced that the MQ-25A Stingray completed its first test flight on April 25, marking a major milestone in the development of carrier-based unmanned aviation.
Boeing has completed the first fully automated approach and landing of a CH-47F Chinook during recent flight tests of new software developed for the U.S. Army.
The U.S. Department of War announced on April 23 that it had awarded Lockheed Martin a $177.5 million contract to deliver three additional F-35 Lightning II jets for research and development activities.
Saab could increase production of its JAS 39 Gripen fighter jets to as many as 20 aircraft per year within about 12 months.
L3Harris Technologies said its AERIS X airborne early warning and control platform is positioned to meet growing demand from allied nations seeking faster and more affordable air surveillance capabilities.
Lockheed Martin outlined details of Peru’s planned acquisition of 12 new F-16 Block 70 fighter aircraft after the Peruvian government announced the purchase.
The U.S. Navy has declared Initial Operational Capability for the P-8A Poseidon Increment 3 Block 2 system following the first phase of operational testing.
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