Airbus introduces Mindshare, MARS, and Crossbond systems to enable collaborative combat and cognitive superiority in European air defense.
The US Air Force validates A-GRA, enabling autonomy software from multiple vendors to operate on different aircraft for the Collaborative Combat Aircraft program.
Natilus secures $28M Series A funding to advance Kona cargo drone and Horizon Evo passenger aircraft with blended-wing design.
FAA and FBI implement strict no drone zones with heavy penalties for Super Bowl LX at Levi’s Stadium and downtown San Francisco in 2026.
Palladyne AI awarded Air Force contract to deploy SwarmOS™ software integrating satellites, drones, and ground robots in the HANGTIME project.
Volatus Aerospace enhances its partnership with Dufour Aerospace by installing an Aero2 simulator to support runway-independent cargo drone deployment in Arctic and defense sectors.
Willis Towers Watson re-enters the light general aviation market with new insurance offerings including drones and recreational aircraft.
Turkey’s defense industry prepares for serial production of KAAN jets, Bayraktar KIZILELMA, ANKA-3 drones, and HÜRJET exports in 2026.
XTI Aerospace pivots from TriFan 600 VTOL program to drone market after acquiring Drone Nerds, cutting spending and leveraging FCC drone ban.
Utah State University updates aviation curriculum with 737 simulators and drone tech to meet pilot shortages and industry demands.