Air News & Articles

First Ever UK Flights of Pioneering UAS Completed

Overwatch Group and PteroDynamics have completed the first ever UK flights with the Transwing UAS, proving they are able to deliver critical items for operational resupply

Jul 23, 2024
Near Earth to Demo Advanced Autonomy for Helicopters

Near Earth Autonomy is set to showcase advanced autonomy on the Leonardo AW139 helicopter to provide logistical support during expeditionary operations in contested environments

Jul 19, 2024
eVTOL sUAS to Provide Combat Teams with Increased Force Protection

The Vector fixed-wing eVTOL sUAS from Quantum Systems has been awarded two contracts to provide the ADF with increased force protection and enhanced situational awareness

Jul 19, 2024
New Hypersonic Flight Engine Successfully Demonstrated 

GE Aerospace has demonstrated a new hypersonic dual-mode ramjet engine, achieving 3X airflow increase over previous demonstrators just 11 months after the launch of the design effort

Jul 16, 2024
Australian Defense Orders British UAS Solutions

The SKY MANTIS 2 from Evolve Dynamics has been ordered by a defense customer in the Australia & New Zealand area for its rugged and powerful ISR and imaging capabilities

Jul 15, 2024
Funding for Battle-Tested Surveillance Technology

Granta Autonomy has completed its seed funding round, providing its cutting-edge lightweight surveillance and reconnaissance UAVs, micro gimbals, and digital Datalink software

Jul 12, 2024
Honeywell to Showcase Cutting-Edge Aerospace and Defense Solutions at Farnborough Airshow

Learn how Honeywell is driving innovation in areas such as sustainability, automation, and cybersecurity at the Farnborough International Airshow and explore the future of aviation and defense at chalet C134, 22nd-26th July 2024

Jul 12, 2024
New Rugged GPGPU AI Supercomputer for Avionics Applications

Aitech Systems' A178-AV is based on the NVIDIA Jetson AGX Xavier and utilizes the RedHawk RTOS

Jul 10, 2024
Autonomous Launch Method Trialled for Military UAS 

Kratos has trialled its KTLS, an autonomous launch system for the Valkyrie UAS, enabling take off from traditional runways or straight roads without requiring rocket assisted take off (RATO)

Jul 09, 2024
Actuator Supplier Chosen for High-End Tactical UAS

Volz Servos has been chosen as a partner for the Airbus SIRTAP UAS, supplying actuators for the air conditioning system, supporting institutional and governmental missions including ISR

Jul 09, 2024
Partnership to Deliver Heavy-Lift Tandem Rotorcraft

Piasecki Aircraft Corporation and Columbia Helicopters will upgrade existing Model 107-II helicopters to a new, more fuel-efficient, powerful and robust Columbia Model CHI-107-III configuration

Jul 08, 2024
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