GA-ASI and USAF completed a joint flight exercise using MQ-20 Avenger to demonstrate passive IR sensing for the Collaborative Combat Aircraft program.
Volatus Aerospace obtains $320,000 CAD NRC-IRAP funding to advance the Condor XL heavy-lift drone for dual-use logistics and defense applications.
AeroVironment acquires ESAero for $200M, integrating certified manufacturing and prototyping facilities to enhance defense technology production.
Airbus partners with Kratos to equip German Air Force with Valkyrie drones using European AI for autonomous combat missions by 2029.
Honeywell Aerospace introduces the HON6000 turbofan engine designed for medium-sized CCAs, offering high performance and scalable US manufacturing.
NASA develops data-driven tools to enhance safety for commercial drones amid rapid market growth and evolving FAA regulations.
JIATF-401 mandates unified test standards for Counter-small Unmanned Aircraft Systems to streamline evaluation and accelerate deployment.
Airbus and Garuda Technologies sign contract for up to 18 Flexrotor UAS to support North American expansion with Drones-as-a-Service leasing.
Sikorsky and Robinson Helicopter Company introduce the R66 TURBINETRUCK, an autonomous cargo helicopter featuring MATRIX autonomy for civil and military missions.
JIATF-401 and FAA plan a high-energy laser test in March 2026 to advance safe counter-drone systems in U.S. airspace with multiple federal partners.
