China’s GJ-11 Combat Drone Flies With J-20, Hints at Manned-Unmanned Ops
China has released the first official footage of its stealthy GJ-11 combat drone flying in formation with a piloted J-20 fighter jet and a J-16D electronic warfare aircraft.
Germany Taps Industry Giants to Build Its Next Long-Range Strike Drone
Germany is charting a new course in aerial warfare with a long-range drone project that aims to outclass kamikaze drones seen in the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
South Korea Flaunts ‘Loyal Wingman’ Drone for KF-21 Fighter Jets
South Korea has showcased a drone sidekick for its upcoming KF-21 Boramae fighter jets, designed to take on high-risk tasks such as surveillance, jamming, and precision strikes.
Airbus Turns A400M Into ‘Multi-Domain Brain’ for FCAS Drone Ops
Airbus has announced a major upgrade to its A400M military transport aircraft, outlining plans to reconfigure the platform to support the Future Combat Air System.
US Air Force Launches Experimental Operations Unit
The US Air Force (USAF)'s 53rd Wing has activated a new unit that will evaluate the progress of the Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) program.
Royal Navy Merlin Sub-Hunter Deploys Drone as ‘Flying Eyes’ in Historic First
As part of the UK’s broader push for manned-unmanned teaming, the Royal Navy’s Merlin Mk2 helicopter relied on a drone during a trial for the first time.
UK Shifts to ‘20-40-40’ Military Strategy Prioritizing Uncrewed Combat
The British Army intends to adopt a military strategy shifting from reliance on conventional military assets to drones and autonomous systems, British daily The Times reported.
US Begins Ground Tests for Collaborative Combat Aircraft Drones
The US Air Force has begun ground testing for two unmanned combat aerial vehicles developed under the Collaborative Combat Aircraft program.
Hyundai Heavy Industries, S. Korea Navy to Develop Combat Drone Boats
The South Korean Navy has contracted HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) to develop a combat unmanned surface vehicle (USV).
France Simulates Drone Control From Military Helicopter
The French defense procurement agency has conducted simulation tests to assess interoperability between a helicopter crew and drones.
USAF ‘Loyal Wingmen’ Receive Fighter Drone Designations for First Time
The US Air Force’s Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) program prototypes have been given fighter drone designations, a first in the service’s history.
British Army’s New Apache Helicopters Could Soon Fly With Uncrewed ‘Mules’
The British Army is exploring the integration of uncrewed “mules” into its new AH-64E Apache helicopters to enhance operational efficiency.
Airbus, Partners Demo Teaming of Helicopter, Unmanned Aerial Platform
Airbus and Leonardo have demonstrated manned-unmanned teaming with helicopters and unmanned aerial systems.
Diehl Unveils New Remote Carrier Drone in Berlin
Diehl Defence has launched its new Light Remote Carrier unmanned aerial system at an aerospace trade convention in Berlin.
Airbus to Develop Eurofighter With Unmanned ‘Loyal Wingmen’
Airbus Defence and Space is working to develop manned-unmanned teaming capability for the Eurofighter Typhoon fighter jet.
Boeing Demos Virtual Manned-Unmanned Aerial Refueling
Boeing demonstrated manned-unmanned teaming of a digital F/A-18 Super Hornet and MQ-25 Stingray unmanned aircraft.
