‘Gambit’ Evolves: General Atomics Introduces New Stealth Attack Drone
The Gambit unmanned combat vehicle line from General Atomics is entering its sixth evolution, adding air-to-ground punch to a system proven in the skies.
Kizilelma Fighter Drone Flies Armed With Turkish Precision Bombs for First Time
The next generation of Turkey’s unmanned combat aerial vehicle has reached a crucial milestone, completing a first-ever armed flight trial.
Scitor-P UAV Flies With Engine That Generates Thrust Without Rotating Parts
Scitor-P is an unmanned aerial vehicle from Wave Engine Corporation, powered by the J-1 wave engine, built for affordability, endurance, and versatility.
Helsing Unveils AI-Powered ‘CA-1 Europa’ Combat Drone Design Study
German defense startup Helsing has unveiled the full-size design study of the “CA-1 Europa” uncrewed combat aerial vehicle.
China’s GJ-11 ‘Sharp Sword’ Emerges as Potential Carrier-Based Combat Drone
China’s GJ-11 “Sharp Sword” is emerging as a potential carrier-based uncrewed combat aerial vehicle.
Boeing’s MQ-28 Ghost Bat Dives Into Collaborative Combat Trials
In partnership with the Royal Australian Air Force, Boeing has put the MQ-28 Ghost Bat to the test, proving its operational viability.
Robotican Arms ‘Rolling’ Drone With Warhead for Stealth Indoor Strikes
Robotican introduced an upgrade to its ROOSTER hybrid drone, giving it precision-guided strike capabilities for indoor and urban operations.
Eight Strikes, One Drone: Ukraine Introduces JET MAX Bomber UAV
Ukraine has unveiled its latest bomber drone with multi-strike capability, built to hit enemy troops, communication lines, and tactical equipment behind the frontline.
America’s YFQ-42A Jet-Powered Drone Wingman Hits Skies for First Time
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. has taken a major step in unmanned aviation with the first flight test of its YFQ-42A collaborative combat drone.
Turkey’s First Indigenous UCAV Climbs to 40,000-Ft, ‘Extends Ceiling’ in Drone Class
Turkey revealed that its upgraded Bayraktar TB2T-AI has set a “record in its class” after soaring to 40,000 feet during a recent test flight.
Draganfly Demos Integrated Tactical Strike System for Drones
Draganfly has demonstrated a lightweight strike drone system that pairs its Group I unmanned aerial vehicle with the Mjolnir Modular Munition System at a Pentagon invite-only event.
Turkey’s Baykar Begins Serial Production of Kızılelma Combat Drone
Turkish defense contractor Baykar Technologies has launched serial production of the “Kızılelma” unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV).
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.
Canada Eyes Fighter Drone Fleet to Support F-35 Jets
The Canadian Department of Defence is planning to acquire a fleet of tactical unmanned aerial systems to complement the armed forces’ incoming F-35 combat aircraft
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.
UK Navy Peregrine Helicopter Drone Conducts First Operation in Middle East
The Royal Navy has used its S-100 Peregrine rotary-wing unmanned aerial system for the first time in the Middle East.
US Army Takes Ukraine Drone Warfare Notes in Bavaria
US soldiers are hoping to put lessons learned from the war in Ukraine into practice deep in a Bavarian forest.
Kratos to Extend Development Support for US Marines Valkyrie Drone
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions has received a $34.8-million contract to continue its support services for the US Marine Corps’ XQ-58A Valkyrie unmanned aerial system development.
Australia to Open Radio Factory for Future Tactical Small Drones
Australia has revealed the construction of a communications manufacturing facility to support the armed forces’ small unmanned aerial systems expansion project.
Turkey’s ‘Kizilelma’ Unmanned Fighter Jet Completes Flight Test
The Turkish firm Baykar has tested a prototype of the Bayraktar Kizilelma, an indigenous unmanned fighter jet.
Boeing to Test Drones for Japanese ‘Loyal Wingman’ Experiment
Japan has awarded Boeing a contract to test aerial drones for the manned-unmanned teaming research and development.
France Unveils Development of Stealth Drone to Accompany Future Rafale F5
France has launched the development of an unmanned combat aerial vehicle to serve as a loyal wingman for the future Rafale F5.
