Textron delivers prototype reconnaissance platform to US Army
The Textron Systems MK 4.8 HQ Aerosonde is a finalist in the US Army’s Future Tactical Uncrewed Aerial System competition, along with the Griffon Aerospace Valiant, to provide tactical level ground combat troops with a new reconnaissance platform.
BAE details latest test success with high-flying PHASA-35
BAE Systems has detailed its latest series of test flights using the Prismatic-developed PHASA-35, as it promotes the ultra-long-endurance type for operational use from 2026.
Chinese air force ‘quickly approaching US standards’ in key areas, Pentagon says
Washington’s annual report on Chinese military power says Beijing has made significant advances in areas such as the production and fielding of unmanned aerial systems, while still facing challenges in long-distance logistics and command decision making.
South Korea opens production centre for indigenous MUAV system
South Korea has opened a new production centre in Busan for the Korean Air Medium-Altitude Reconnaissance Unmanned Air Vehicle (MUAV).
Insitu opens Abu Dhabi UAS support and training centre
Insitu has opened a new centre of excellence within Abu Dhabi’s Tawazun Industrial Park, boosting its ability to support the United Arab Emirates’ use of uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS).
Pentagon reports nothing anomalous in rash of drone sightings over US airspace
Fuelled by rampant speculation on the internet, US law enforcement agencies have received more than 5,000 reports of unknown drones operating over airspace along the Eastern Seaboard in recent weeks, with most turning out to be commercial aircraft or hobbyist drones.
BAE Systems Australia flies autonomous strike UAV STRIX
BAE Systems Australia has conducted initial flight-test work with its developmental STRIX unmanned air vehicle.
Poland to field unmanned MQ-9B SkyGuardian fleet from 2027
Poland is to replace its leased General Atomics Aeronautical Systems MQ-9A Reaper remotely piloted air systems via a contract for new MQ-9B SkyGuardians, Warsaw has announced.
UK’s Strategic Defence Review process poised to enter next phase
The UK government’s Strategic Defence Review process is poised to enter its next phase, following the completion of an initial consultation period.
Saab steps up counter-drone training offer, with UK as first customer
Saab has launched a new uncrewed aerial vehicle (UAV) training service, and named the UK armed forces as its first customer for the technology.