Analysis
Trump Administration takes aim at reforming sluggish arms export system
The creaking bureaucracy associated with the USA’s Foreign Military Sales system has long been the subject of criticism from Pentagon leaders and defence industry executives.
News
PLA faces challenges with broad UAV adoption, integration
A new report highlights the People’s Liberation Army’s (PLA) growing ambitions for unmanned air vehicles (UAVs), while also underscoring the significant challenges China faces in integrating these systems across its military branches.
News
Royal Navy to trial T-150 cargo drone during Carrier Strike Group deployment
The UK Royal Navy is to trial the use of Malloy Aeronautics’ T-150 uncrewed aerial system for fleet logistics tasks during its forthcoming Carrier Strike Group 25 deployment.
News
Turkish manufacturers press ahead with UAV capabilities
Baykar Technologies’ TB2 unmanned air vehicle (UAV) has demonstrated the ability to recover from a spin, while Turkish Aerospace has increased the weapons capability of the Aksungur system.
News
Shield AI continues progress with V-BAT
US defence technology firm Shield AI has rolled out new capabilities for its V-BAT unmanned air vehicle as well as a new remote sensing capability.
News
Modification work to begin on last F-16 for USAF’s autonomous VENOM programme
The final US Air Force (USAF) Lockheed Martin F-16 fighter destined to become an autonomous combat aircraft testbed has arrived at Eglin AFB, Florida.
News
Hanwha Aerospace to make big investment in MQ-1C Gray Eagle STOL
South Korea’s Hanwha Aerospace and US unmanned air vehicle maker General Atomics Aeronautical Systems have entered a development and production pact for the MQ-1C Gray Eagle STOL system.
In depth
General Atomics planning modular family of uncrewed fighters
With plans to show off its offering for the US Air Force at the upcoming Paris air show, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems says it is taking a modular approach to the autonomous fighter concept that will allow customers to easily pick and choose different capabilities for their fleets.
News
Qatar gets approval for $2bn MQ-9B SkyGuardian buy
Qatar has edged closer to finalising an almost $2 billion order for General Atomics Aeronautical Systems MQ-9B SkyGuardian remotely piloted aircraft and a related package of precision-guided weapons.
Analysis
RAAF to deliver options for fielding uncrewed fighters by year’s end
The service’s head of capabilities says that by the end of 2025 the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) aims to provide the Australian government with options for procuring a future fleet of uncrewed fighter aircraft, with the indigenously developed Boeing MQ-28 Ghost Bat being a strong contender.
