Rheinmetall expands production capacity for combat drones and loitering munitions in Sardinia
Rheinmetall has significantly expanded its production of combat drones and loitering munitions in response to their growing importance in modern warfare.
UK Ministry of Defence issues RFI for development of carrier-based unmanned aircraft system
The UK Ministry of Defence has issued a Request for Information (RFI) to develop a concept for a carrier-based unmanned aerial vehicle for the Queen Elizabeth-class aircraft carriers under the Vanquish programme.
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Lockheed Martin Sikorsky reveals Nomad family of long-endurance, runway-independent drones [VIDEO]
Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, has introduced its new Nomad family of uncrewed aerial systems (UAS), designed for vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) operations without the need for runways.
Czechoslovak Group (CSG) launches AviaNera to advance military unmanned aerial and weapon systems
The Czech industrial and technology group CSG, owned by entrepreneur Michal Strnad, has launched a new company, AviaNera Technologies a.s., to lead its entry into the military Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) and advanced weapons market.
Skyeton and Harmattan AI partner to advance Raybird UAS capabilities in French and global markets
Ukrainian drone manufacturer Skyeton and French defence technology company Harmattan AI have announced a strategic partnership aimed at enhancing the Raybird unmanned aerial system (UAS) for deployment in France and international markets.
Kizilelma unmanned fighter jet conducts second flight test with Roketsan’s TEBER-82 precision-guided bomb
Turkish drone maker Baykar Technologies has completed the second captive munition flight test of its Kizilelma unmanned fighter jet, this time using Roketsan’s TEBER-82 precision-guided bomb.
U.S. Army conducts first field demonstration of Launched Effects as part of modernisation plan
The U.S. Army completed its first field demonstration of Launched Effects (LE) technology between 4 and 22 August 2025, marking a key milestone in its modernisation strategy.
Türkiye’s Kizilelma fighter UAV completes first armed test with Aselsan’s TOLUN precision munition
Türkiye’s Bayraktar Kizilelma unmanned fighter aircraft has successfully completed its first armed flight test, carrying Aselsan’s TOLUN precision munition.
Helsing unveils CA-1 Europa, an autonomous fighter jet to boost European air combat capability
Helsing has unveiled the CA-1 Europa, an autonomous uncrewed combat aerial vehicle, presenting a full-size design study at its Grob Aircraft subsidiary.
Redwire subsidiary Edge Autonomy delivers more Penguin drones to Armed Forces of Ukraine
Redwire Corporation has announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Edge Autonomy, has delivered additional aircraft from its Penguin uncrewed aerial system (UAS) series to the Ukraine Armed Forces.
Tekever strengthens Ukrainian footprint with appointment of Kateryna Bezsudna as Director
Tekever, Europe’s leading developer of unmanned aerial systems (UAS), has appointed Kateryna Bezsudna as Director of Tekever Ukraine.
General Atomics unmanned aircraft surpass 9 million flight hours, YFQ-42A testing moves ahead
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) has set a new company record, surpassing 9 million total flight hours across its fleet of unmanned aircraft.