Air News & Articles

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
Germany Procures Eight MQ-9B SeaGuardian® RPA via NSPA for Maritime Security

Germany enhances its multi-domain capabilities by procuring eight MQ-9B SeaGuardian Remotely Piloted Aircraft from General Atomics Aeronautical Systems via NSPA, ensuring interoperability with NATO allies & supporting critical long-range maritime missions

Jan 15, 2026
FCC Moves to Restrict Foreign Drone Systems to Strengthen U.S. Airspace Security

Aiming to strengthen U.S. airspace sovereignty and mitigate national security risks, The Federal Communications Commission has expanded its Covered List to restrict future authorization of foreign-manufactured drones and components

Dec 31, 2025
Volatus Aerospace Bolsters Sovereign Defense Manufacturing & Allied UAS Capabilities

Volatus Aerospace acquires advanced drone technology from Caliburn Holdings to manufacture long-endurance uncrewed systems in Canada, supporting national defense industrial policy and providing modular assets for NATO and allied partners

Dec 23, 2025
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