Strategic Partnership Advances AI-Enabled Aerial Reconnaissance
Airbus and Quantum Systems are partnering to develop open, AI-enabled aerial reconnaissance solutions that enhance European defense capabilities
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New Lightweight EW Payload Enables Passive RF Detection
Thales has revealed an electronic warfare payload for drones, enabling all military units to passively detect and analyze RF threats in contested environments
GA-ASI Demonstrates Autonomous Jet with Simulated Shoot Down
GA-ASI's latest test showcases autonomous air combat capabilities, featuring a live simulated shoot-down and seamless software integration using modular open architecture
GA-ASI Collaboration Brings AEW Capability to MQ-9B UAS
GA-ASI and Saab are collaborating to equip the MQ-9B unmanned aircraft with advanced Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) capabilities by 2026
GA-ASI Debuts Multi-Mission Launched Effect
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems has introduced the Precision Exportable Launched Effect (PELE), a small, attritable unmanned aircraft designed to boost sensing and mission reach of a mothership aircraft and its user service
UK MOD & GA-ASI Finalize Sustainment Contract for MQ-9B-Based Protector RG Mk1
The UK MOD and GA-ASI have signed a contract to support and sustain the RAF’s Protector RG Mk1, based on the MQ-9B
Enhanced Surveillance & Intelligence Capabilities Approved for Caravan Aircraft Fleet
Southeast Aerospace has received FAA approval for a new STC enabling mission equipment integration on Cessna 208/208B aircraft for special operations
GA-ASI Engineers & Teams Recognized by AIAA for Aerospace Innovation
Several GA-ASI team members were recently honored by the AIAA San Diego Section for their exceptional contributions to aerospace engineering, management, innovation, and lifetime achievement
Visual-Aided Inertial Navigation for GNSS-Challenged UAV Missions
Inertial Labs unveils VINS (Visual-Aided Inertial Navigation System) enabling UAVs to maintain accurate flightpaths in GNSS-challenged environments, at the Joint Navigation Conference 2025, June 2–5, Stand 430
Most Read Articles on DA in May 2025
In May 2025, a number of significant developments were published on Defense Advancement, including the latest news in Group 2 UAS, head-mounted systems, and USVs
Swedish Finnish Partnership to Deliver Military- Grade Quadcopter
Patria and ACC Innovation are partnering to develop a militarized heavy-lift quadcopter drone, enhancing NATO’s autonomous capabilities for logistics, ISR, and arctic operations
GA-ASI Begins Ground Testing of Uncrewed Collaborative Combat Aircraft
GA-ASI has begun ground testing of its YFQ-42A uncrewed jet for the U.S. Air Force’s CCA program, targeting a summer 2025 first flight as part of next-generation combat aviation efforts
