Whisper Aero reaches TRL 7 with eQ250 electric ducted fans after crewed flights in Tennessee, recording 52 dB(A) at 100...
Saab revealed the A3-001 uncrewed combat air system concept at Malmen Air Base, targeting mid-2030s operations alongside the Gripen E.
Aurora Flight Sciences progresses X-65 development with fuselage arrival, integrating Active Flow Control for DARPA's CRANE program, targeting late 2027 flight.
Hermeus completed the first flight of its Quarterhorse Mk 2.1, validating key systems and progressing toward supersonic capabilities.
Aurora Flight Sciences unveils ATLAS, a software architecture accelerating autonomous flight testing for Boeing’s next-gen aircraft platforms.
Aurora Flight Sciences and DARPA progress on X-65, an aircraft using Active Flow Control to replace traditional control surfaces, targeting 2027 flight.
RTX introduces APG-82(V)X radar featuring gallium nitride tech for enhanced range, speed, and multi-mission flexibility in defense applications.
China successfully flies its first manned tiltrotor prototype, advancing military and civilian VTOL aviation capabilities.
Destinus acquires Daedalean for CHF 180M to accelerate AI-driven UAV development and certification in defense and civil aviation markets.
Joby Aviation and L3Harris partner to create a hybrid VTOL aircraft with autonomous and crewed capabilities for defense missions.