Air News & Articles

Honeywell Signs Asia Pacific MoU on Defense Aviation Support

Honeywell Aerospace has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with ST Engineering’s Defence Aerospace business to assess retrofit, modification, upgrade and sustainment solutions for defense aviation operators across Asia Pacific

Feb 27, 2026
GA-ASI Demonstrates Autonomous MQ-20 Teaming with F-22

General Atomics and the U.S. Air Force successfully executed a joint exercise at Edwards Air Force Base, leveraging government reference autonomy to enable seamless tactical coordination between manned and unmanned platforms

Feb 25, 2026
GA-ASI Names New Collaborative Combat Aircraft YFQ-42A Dark Merlin

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems introduces the YFQ-42A Dark Merlin, a purpose-built uncrewed fighter designed for rapid mission integration and advanced autonomous combat following successful flight tests for the U.S. Air Force

Feb 24, 2026
Air Force Designates DARPA & GA-ASI LongShot System as X-68A

The U.S. Air Force has officially designated the LongShot uncrewed air superiority system as the X-68A, marking a significant milestone for the collaborative DARPA and General Atomics advanced warfare platform

Feb 23, 2026
BAE Systems FalconWorks® Signs UAS Framework Agreement with SURVICE

BAE Systems FalconWorks® has signed a framework agreement with SURVICE Engineering to expand collaboration on small and tactical uncrewed air systems supporting evolving national and international defense requirements

Feb 23, 2026
USMC Selects GA-ASI for MUX TACAIR & Collaborative Combat Aircraft Evaluation

A new integration contract utilizes GA-ASI's YFQ-42A platform to advance autonomous wingman capabilities for expeditionary operations

Feb 11, 2026
Sunhillo Supports ResilienX on MICH-AIR Program with Mission-Critical Surveillance

Sunhillo Corporation has confirmed its participation in the MICH-AIR program, supporting ResilienX with mission-critical surveillance data fusion for BVLOS and autonomous aircraft operations

Feb 11, 2026
Viasat Unveils Global Satellite Service Portfolio for Government & Defense UAVs

New VuaLe portfolio from Viasat delivers high-resilience connectivity and lightweight terminals for critical uncrewed aerial missions

Feb 10, 2026
GA-ASI Successfully Executes Autonomous Intercept Mission Using MQ-20

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems demonstrates its MQ-20 Avenger’s ability to use government reference software and onboard sensors to independently calculate intercept solutions and simulate weapon fire against live piloted aggressor aircraft

Jan 21, 2026
Transforming Global Aviation Readiness & Technology at the Military Flight Training Conference 2026

The 25th Military Flight Training conference in Switzerland convenes global air force leaders to address accelerating pilot readiness, integrating advanced simulation, and maintaining a competitive edge in multi-domain, information-rich modern battlespaces

Jan 20, 2026
FAA Awards RTX Contract for Next-Generation Airspace Surveillance & Radar Modernization

Collins Aerospace has secured a $438 million FAA contract to deliver next-generation radar systems, supporting a nationwide effort to modernise and unify air traffic control infrastructure

Jan 19, 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.