DZYNE Technologies awarded contract by AFRL for ULTRA Turbo drones featuring turbo engines, 70+ hour endurance, and cost-effective Group-5 ISR capabilities.
GA-ASI invests $10 million and opens a new office in Salina, Kansas, advancing aerospace education and workforce training with K-State Salina.
Pyka’s DropShip drone completed its first flight, designed for contested logistics and casualty evacuation with hybrid propulsion and rapid development.
The US Marine Corps awarded Sikorsky and Robinson Unmanned $15.5M for the R66 TURBINETRUCK autonomous cargo helicopter under the MARV-EL program.
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.