Air News & Articles

BAE FalconWorks & Lockheed Skunk Works Partner on Modular Autonomous Combat Systems

BAE Systems’ FalconWorks and Lockheed Martin Skunk Works have partnered to develop modular uncrewed air systems focused on electronic warfare, attack, and future adaptability

Sep 17, 2025
Synthetic Trials Advance Crewed-Uncrewed Teaming Capabilities

BAE Systems and QinetiQ’s Project HERA successful synthetic trials showcased seamless crewed-uncrewed teaming, validating connectivity, autonomy, and interoperability to boost combat mass, reduce risk, and enhance future multi-domain operational effectiveness

Sep 17, 2025
Red Cat Subsidiary Teal Drones sUAS Approved for NATO Catalogue & Allied Defense Use

Red Cat Holdings’ subsidiary Teal Drones gained approval for its Black Widow™ sUAS to be included in the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) catalogue, with its compact and rugged design enabling allied forces to deploy it for defense and security missions

Sep 17, 2025
Loitering Munition Launch Demonstrated from GA-ASI MQ-9A

GA-ASI and AeroVironment conducted the first launch of a Switchblade 600 loitering munition from an MQ-9A unmanned aircraft

Sep 15, 2025
Honeywell Secures Funding to Advance UK Aerospace Component Production

A Honeywell-led consortium has received UK government funding for Project STRATA, using AI and additive manufacturing to advance aerospace component design, sustainability, and efficiency

Sep 05, 2025
IDGA Announces Military Flight Training USA Summit 2025

Advancing aircrew readiness for the next generation of operations, IDGA’s Military Flight Training USA Summit 2025, October 28–29 in San Antonio, will bring together 300+ leaders to advance pilot readiness through innovation in LVC training, immersive technologies, and joint all-domain operations

Sep 03, 2025
Blue UAS Program Clears Rotron VTOL UAV for Government Use

Rotron Aerospace's Talon DT-300, a fully electric heavy-lift VTOL UAV, meets DoD cybersecurity, supply chain, and operational standards, offering versatile, mission-ready performance for government deployment

Sep 03, 2025
Red Cat Subsidiary Teal Drones Achieves AS9100 Certification for Aerospace & Defense Quality

Red Cat Holdings’ subsidiary Teal Drones has received AS9100 certification, demonstrating compliance with aerospace and defense quality, safety, and innovation, and supporting its Black Widow™ ISR drone

Aug 18, 2025
Honeywell Connected Breathing Regulator to Boost Pilot Safety in High-G Combat Scenarios

Honeywell’s new cBRAG technology enhances pilot safety by improving oxygenation and G-force protection during high-performance jet operations

Aug 11, 2025
Steadicopter and ParaZero Gain Approval to Market Precision Airdrop UAV System

ParaZero and Steadicopter have received Israeli DECA approval to market the DropAir™‑equipped unmanned helicopters globally, enabling precision, autonomous aerial delivery of mission‑critical payloads for defense and security operations in high‑risk environments

Aug 08, 2025
IFC 2025 set to Define the Next Era of Combat Air Power

Defence iQ’s 25th annual International Fighter Conference (IFC 2025) returns to Rome from 4 - 6 November 2025, bringing together over 500 senior military leaders, government officials and industry experts to discuss the latest advances in combat air operations

Aug 07, 2025
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.