The USAF and Netherlands formalize a partnership to develop prototype Collaborative Combat Aircraft, advancing autonomous drone wingmen integration.
The Port Authority and Skyports Drone Services start a 12-month cargo drone trial in NYC, focusing on medical deliveries across the East River.
Kraus Hamdani Aerospace and PowerLight Technologies demonstrated laser-based wireless charging for the K1000ULE drone at Shaw Air Force Base in 2026.
Speedbird Aero partners with Skyports for a yearlong drone delivery trial in NYC, transporting light pharmaceuticals over the East River to reduce congestion.
DLR successfully tested AI-controlled morphing wings on the PROTEUS aircraft, enhancing flight efficiency and safety with real-time shape adaptation.
The Department of the Air Force requests $338.8 billion for FY2027, increasing funding for Air Force and Space Force modernization, readiness, and personnel.
SiFly Aviation and ADS-B Exchange partner to integrate Q12 drone telemetry into live airspace tracking, supporting safer BVLOS operations.
Reliable Robotics raised $160M to expand engineering, scale production, and advance FAA certification for its autonomous retrofit aircraft system.
GA-ASI completes MQ-9B flight tests for FIKI certification, expanding all-weather drone operations with Canadian participation.
Anduril initiates hands-on testing of the YFQ-44A autonomous aircraft with the US Air Force’s Experimental Operations Unit, advancing the Collaborative Combat Aircraft program.