Leonardo’s Proteus drone helicopter completes trials as Royal Navy eyes maiden flight
The Royal Navy’s first crewless helicopter has moved closer to its maiden flight after completing successful ground trials in Yeovil.
EMSA awards Tekever new €30 million contract to expand AR5 fixed-wing UAS operations in Europe
Tekever has secured a €30 million framework agreement with the European Maritime Safety Agency to deliver fixed-wing Unmanned Aerial Systems for maritime surveillance.
Croatian company Orqa boosts annual FPV drone output to 280,000 units as it removes reliance on Chinese technology
Orqa has expanded manufacturing at its headquarters in Osijek, Croatia, enabling the company to produce up to 280,000 NDAA-compliant drones per year and removing the industry's dependence on Chinese supply chains
Kizilelma becomes first unmanned fighter to destroy jet target with beyond visual range missile
Türkiye’s Bayraktar Kizilelma unmanned fighter jet has completed a world first by destroying a jet-engine powered aerial target with a beyond visual range air to air missile during a test off the coast of Sinop.
Baykar’s KIZILELMA achieves virtual F-16 strike in major test of Turkish unmanned fighter
Baykar Technologies has announced a major milestone for Türkiye’s first unmanned fighter aircraft, Bayraktar KIZILELMA, which achieved a direct virtual hit on a Turkish Air Force F-16 during a simulated firing test.
Ukraine and UK sign licensing deal for large-scale production of Octopus interceptor drones
Delegations from the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine and the UK Ministry of Defence have signed a licensing agreement for the Ukrainian Octopus interceptor drone.
Sweden awards GKN Aerospace contract for UAV demonstrator advancing defence production methods
GKN Aerospace has been awarded a contract by the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) to develop a clean sheet uncrewed aerial vehicle demonstrator, including a dedicated turbojet engine, within 18 months.
Germany in talks with IAI on follow-on Arrow 3 interceptors and extended Heron drone deal – Globes
Germany is negotiating with Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI)for additional Arrow 3 interceptor missiles and for an extension of the Heron TP drone agreement.
Europe’s counter-drone paradox: the money is flowing, but capability isn’t
Counter-drone spending in particular is exploding, driven by Ukraine, Gaza and daily drone incursions across NATO airspace, with the EU pledging billions to build a new ‘drone wall’ along its eastern flank.
Planet and Quantum Systems unite satellite and drone capabilities in new European ISR network
Planet Labs GmbH and Quantum Systems have announced a partnership to integrate satellite and drone surveillance within the MOSAIC UXS mission software.
Ukraine begins serial production of Octopus interceptors to combat Shahed drone threats
Ukraine has launched the serial production of Octopus interceptors, a domestically developed system designed to counter Shahed drones.
Aerodata AG unveils AeroForce X UAV system for long-endurance surveillance and reconnaissance
Aerodata AG has introduced the AeroForce X, a newly developed unmanned aerial vehicle system designed to support modern armed forces with enhanced surveillance, reconnaissance, and force protection capabilities.