Air News & Articles

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
GA-ASI Wins Two Aviation Week Program Excellence Awards for MQ-9B Programs

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems secures two prestigious awards for its international MQ-9B programs, highlighting significant milestones in military type certification and maritime situational awareness across the United Kingdom and Japan

Mar 27, 2026
Honeywell Aerospace & Department of War Partner to Rapidly Scale Defense Technology Production

Honeywell Aerospace and the U.S. Department of War have signed a $500 million agreement to expand the manufacturing of navigation, actuation, and electronic warfare systems

Mar 26, 2026
ZenaDrone Delivers Autonomous UAV Platforms for Tactical & ISR Operations

ZenaDrone delivers autonomous UAV platforms and Drone-as-a-Service solutions supporting military, government, security, and emergency response operations

Mar 20, 2026
GA-ASI & USAF Advance Autonomous Stealth Sensing for Future Combat Aircraft

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems and the U.S. Air Force demonstrate autonomous flight using the MQ-20 Avenger, showcasing infrared sensing, passive targeting, and advanced data link integration for collaborative combat aircraft operations

Mar 19, 2026
Redwire Stalker Group 2 UAS Demonstrates Command & Control Integration at Ivy Sting IV

Redwire and the U.S. Army’s 4th Infantry Division showcase how modular Uncrewed Aerial Systems act as native nodes within next-generation tactical networks to accelerate battlefield decision-making

Mar 18, 2026
A-29 Super Tucano Enhanced for Counter-Drone Missions with Gunslinger AI

Embraer and Valkyrie Aero are integrating Gunslinger AI into the A-29 Super Tucano, enhancing its counter-UAS capabilities with real-time targeting support and a lower-cost, highly effective alternative to fighter-led drone interception

Mar 13, 2026
Raytheon UK to Provide Enhanced GPS Resilience for MQ-9B Platforms

Raytheon UK and GA-ASI partner to integrate Landshield Plus anti-jamming technology across the MQ-9B fleet

Mar 10, 2026
GA-ASI Integrates Long-Range Standoff Weapons & Naval Strike Capabilities for MQ-9B

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems is adapting its MQ-9B SkyGuardian and SeaGuardian platforms to carry extended-range precision weapons, enhancing persistent mission roles for naval and air warfighters across the expansive Western Pacific theater

Mar 09, 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.