Turgis Gaillard and Thales are developing a 100% French airborne surveillance solution based on the AAROK MALE drone and the AirMaster S radar
This collaboration paves the way for the integration of other Thales sensors on the AAROK drone The AAROK drone designed by Turgis Gaillard, unveiled at the 2023 Paris Air Show, is the first MALE (Medium Altitude, Long Endurance) drone to be entirely developed in France. It is designed for ISR missions in high-intensity conflicts and […]
Honeywell and Near Earth Autonomy complete first autonomous flight of Leonardo AW139 helicopter
Flight marks major milestone on path to autonomous uncrewed rotorcraft Honeywell and Near Earth Autonomy have successfully completed the first autonomous test flight of a Leonardo AW139 helicopter, marking a major milestone in support of the U.S. Marine Corps Aerial Logistics Connector (ALC) program. This flight demonstrates the feasibility of uncrewed, autonomous aircraft capable of […]
First Airbus SIRTAP prototype ready to start ground tests
The assembly of the first SIRTAP prototype – Airbus’ high-performance tactical uncrewed aerial system – has concluded and the aircraft is ready to start the ground-tests campaign at the Airbus Defence and Space facilities in Getafe, Spain The ground testing – comprising structural evaluations, main-systems components and software testing – is due to take place over […]
Saab and General Atomics develop unmanned airborne early warning solution
Saab announced on June 16 a strategic cooperation with General Atomics Aeronautical Systems relating to the development of an Unmanned Airborne Early Warning (UAEW) solution. The solution will be based on General Atomics Aeronautical Systems’ unmanned aerial system MQ-9B The collaboration combines Saab’s renowned expertise in AEW&C systems with General Atomics Aeronautical Systems’ leading unmanned […]
UAV Navigation – Grupo Oesía Selected as key technology provider of precision guidance, navigation and control in the EDF-Funded VANTAGE Project
Enabling the VANTAGE VTOL platform with resilient guidance, navigation and control in GNSS-denied environments UAV Navigation, a division of Grupo Oesía specializing in advanced guidance, navigation, and control solutions, has been selected as a key technology provider for the European VANTAGE project. This ambitious initiative, funded by the European Defence Fund (EDF), aims to develop […]
Airbus unveils HTeaming, its modular crewed-uncrewed teaming system
HTeaming is a range of systems that allows helicopter crews to take full control of Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UAS) in flight Ahead of the Paris Air Show, Airbus Helicopters has unveiled HTeaming, its brand new modular crewed-uncrewed teaming solution. The first version of HTeaming can be used as a standalone solution or integrated into a […]
Skyways secures $37 Million US Air Force contract to rapidly scale autonomous cargo drones
Skyways is redefining cargo transport with a new class of uncrewed, affordable, and ultra-efficient aircraft, positioned to transform a global logistics market worth hundreds of billions annually Skyways announced on June 9 it has received an award for a total amount of $37 million from the U.S. Air Force’s (USAF) AFWERX to transition its existing […]
Aeronautics Ltd. secures contracts in excess of $50M for versions of the Orbiter 4 Unmanned Aerial System
These contracts highlight the demand for the Aeronautics cutting-edge, multi-mission tactical UAS Aeronautics Ltd. announced on June 10 contracts from numerous customers worldwide in excess of $50M. These awards encompass the supply of the advanced Orbiter 4 UAS in various configurations, representing Aeronautics’ commitment to delivering cutting-edge solutions to its global customers for the modern […]
Milrem Robotics showcases THeMIS Combat-Cargo UGV at Indo Defence 2025
The cost-efficient version on display has additional cargo space to meet end-users’ needs Milrem Robotics will exhibit its THeMIS Combat unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) integrated with Valhalla’s LOKI Remote Controlled Weapon Station (RCWS) at Indo Defence 2025 in Jakarta, Indonesia. The THeMIS Combat is designed to support military operations in high-threat environments by enabling remote […]
UK MOD signs Protector support contract with GA-ASI
The contract – known as the UK Protector Availability and Support Solution or UK PASS – will provide ongoing support for the new Protector RPA systems supplied by GA-ASI and now being operated by the UK’s Royal Air Force (RAF) The United Kingdom’s Ministry of Defence has signed a support and sustainment contract with General […]
