Air News & Articles

Red Cat Holdings is collaborating with AeroVironment to carry and launch FANG™ FPV drones from the P550™ Group 2 eVTOL UAS using a marsupial payload deployment, extending ISR reach and providing close-range situational awareness for military operations

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) has been selected to support the U.S. Navy by developing conceptual designs for modular, carrier-capable Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCAs) intended to enhance future air wing operations

GA-ASI has partnered with the Dutch Ministry of Defence to develop a new small unmanned aircraft system to enhance European defense capabilities

PDW's contract with the 93rd Air Ground Operations Wing marks a significant expansion for PDW's C100 multi-mission UAS across the U.S. Department of Defense

New co-development and co-production deal between General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) and Hanwha Aerospace aims to accelerate delivery of runway-independent Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) to global customers

Mississippi State University’s Raspet Lab is testing Aurora Flight Sciences SKIRON-X UAS for BVLOS emergency response, refining operations, flight safety, and FAA waiver procedures for first responders

A recent demonstration by L3Harris and Shield AI showcased a new system's ability to passively detect unmanned aerial threats at greater distances, even when partially obscured by obstacles

ParaZero Technologies successfully demonstrated its DefendAir Handheld Net Gun, achieving 100% interception of hostile drones and showcasing reliable protection for critical infrastructure

Performance Drone Works (PDW) has been awarded a $20.9M U.S. Army contract to supply C100 heavy-lift quadcopters with multi-mission payloads, enhancing reconnaissance, electronic warfare, and operational flexibility for TiC units

Honeywell has introduced the HON1600, a small-thrust-class engine designed for collaborative combat aircraft (CCA) and unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), combining flexible architecture with rapid production methods

GA-ASI has surpassed 9 million flight hours across its unmanned fleet, with ongoing YFQ-42A operations marking the milestone achievement