NAVAIR seeks industry proposals for a carrier-capable autonomous combat drone with a 24-month first flight requirement and $30M unit cost goal.
FAA, Elroy Air, and Louisiana complete first remotely piloted hybrid-electric cargo demo under the eIPP on Aug 31, 2026.
Czech developer Zuri launches its hybrid-electric cargo VTOL, opens a 6M euro Series A, and targets first deliveries by 2029.
Neura Defense Systems rebrands as Volantyx Aerospace to develop counter-UAS tech targeting RF-silent drone swarms.
The FAA announced BEYOND Phase 2 on Aug 27, 2026, adding up to 8 new participants to advance BVLOS drone operations.
GA-ASI and Fujitsu signed an MOU to establish domestic MQ-9B maintenance and operational support in Japan.
NexTech Solutions acquires BOOMSLANG Aerospace, adding UAS and Counter-UAS tech including the MONGOOSE system to its DoD portfolio.
AIR integrates Elmo air-cooled servo drives into its 550-lb payload Cargo-Heavy Lift UAS, removing liquid cooling systems.
Turkish Aerospace's ŞİMŞEK-K UAV completed its first rocket-assisted ground launch and live warhead strike test in August 2025.
GKN Aerospace revealed a UAV demonstrator and turbojet engine in Sweden, under a year after a £12M FMV contract award.
