Air News & Articles

GA-ASI to Advance U.S. Navy Mission Planning & Collaborative Autonomy Workflows

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. will lead the CAMP project to integrate advanced AI model management and mission planning for Autonomous Combat Platforms, culminating in a major 2026 Fleet exercise demonstration

Apr 23, 2026
Army Contract Awarded for Vector AI sUAS & Enhanced Tactical Intelligence

Quantum-Systems secures U.S. Army contract to supply Vector AI eVTOL sUAS, delivering reconnaissance, surveillance, and target acquisition capabilities with GPS-independent navigation, anti-jamming resilience, and rapid deployment for tactical operations

Apr 22, 2026
MQ-9B Completes Critical Icing Tests for All-Weather Operations

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) successfully concludes a series of flight tests to certify the MQ-9B remotely piloted aircraft for safe operations within known icing conditions for international defense customers

Apr 21, 2026
International Drone Show in Odense Hits Capacity

Odense Robotics and UAS Denmark Test Center prepare for a record-breaking event at HCA Airport as drone stakeholders from across the globe gather to explore the latest in defense and industrial technology

Apr 21, 2026
REGENT Achieves First Flight of Squire Autonomous Defense Seaglider

REGENT completes the first ground-effect flight of its Squire autonomous Seaglider drone to provide the U.S. military with high-speed autonomous maritime capabilities

Apr 17, 2026
U.S. Army & GA-ASI Upgrade Gray Eagle ER With New ELINT Capabilities

The U.S. Army has awarded General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. a contract to upgrade Gray Eagle ER with ELINT capabilities, enhancing long-range sensing, threat detection, and survivability in contested environments

Apr 16, 2026
NATO Ally Selects Red Cat sUAS for Tactical Edge ISR & Defense Operations

Red Cat Holdings has secured a competitive tender from a NATO ally to provide Black Widow drone systems through the NATO Support and Procurement Agency, for deployment throughout 2026

Apr 13, 2026
CENTUM Advances Lifeseeker Integration for Spanish & Canadian Fleets

CENTUM collaborates with Airbus to deploy advanced mobile location technology across international maritime surveillance and search & rescue aircraft

Apr 13, 2026
Investigation Underway Following YFQ-42A Flight Incident & Test Pause

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc (GA-ASI) has temporarily paused flight operations for its YFQ-42A Collaborative Combat Aircraft following a mishap during takeoff in California as investigators work to establish a root cause for the incident

Apr 07, 2026
ATAC Receives 13th Consecutive FAA Diamond Award for Maintenance Training

Airborne Tactical Advantage Company, part of Textron Systems, has been awarded its 13th consecutive FAA Diamond Award in recognition of its commitment to maintenance technician training and aviation safety

Apr 07, 2026
Overwatch Imaging Advances AI-Driven Autonomous ISR Solutions

Overwatch Imaging delivers advanced imagery intelligence technologies and autonomous sensor solutions designed to accelerate time-critical airborne ISR missions across defense and security operations

Mar 31, 2026
Advancing Defense Capability Through Strategic Collaboration Defense Advancement works with major OEMs to foster collaboration and increase engagement with SMEs, to accelerate innovation and drive defense capabilities forward.