Air News & Articles

Hybrid-Electric Aircraft Successfully Completes Flight Demonstrations

Electra has completed a military flight demonstration of its ultra-quiet hybrid-electric prototype aircraft, validating an overflight noise level of approximately 55 dB at 500 ft

Dec 02, 2024
RapidFlight Demos Ability to Quickly Deploy UAV Meeting Autonomy Prime Specifications

RapidFlight successfully designed, manufactured, and deployed the SPX UAV to meet Autonomy Prime specifications in under 90 days, marking the first deliverable under its $10 million contract with the USAF

Nov 29, 2024
US Defense & Security Customers Opt for Tactical Mapping Drone Solution

In total, 17 purchase orders have been made for AgEagle Aerial Systems' eBee TAC drones with robust tactical mapping capabilities

Nov 28, 2024
Airborne Surveillance Systems Delivered for Maritime SAR Operations

Teledyne FLIR Defense’s UltraFORCE 380X-HDc multi-spectral imaging systems will be integrated onto NL EASP AIR’s three fixed-wing multi-mission maritime patrol aircraft

Nov 28, 2024
New Contested Logistics Drone Will Carry 500 Pound Cargo Over 200 Nautical Miles

Silent Arrow's CLS-200 (Contested Logistics System, 200 Nautical Miles) Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) will have an extended range, air droppable, and capable of taking off from the ground including from unimproved surfaces

Nov 26, 2024
Versatile UAV-Based Targets Launched

Alpha Unmanned Systems has launched Alpha Target Systems to deliver versatile UAV-based targets in response to growing demand for innovative military target systems

Nov 26, 2024
Helicopter Weapon Integration Mounts Delivered

The first of ISTEC’s production shipsets are being delivered to for the new U.S. Air Force Grey Wolf Helicopter, ensuring the maximum arcs, ease of use, and air safety compliance

Nov 25, 2024
Collaboration to Boost Operational Agility, Precision, & Response Time

WingXpand is growing its library of AI algorithms to provide soldiers with automatic real-time threat identification, among other advancements in partnership with Raytheon

Nov 21, 2024
STOL Aircraft Makes First Flight From Ship to Land

GA-ASI’s Gray Eagle short takeoff and landing aircraft took off from a South Korean warship and landed at a ground base in a historic first flight for an aircraft of this type

Nov 20, 2024
Collaboration to Boost India’s Tactical UAS Manufacturing Capabilities

Shield AI's V-BAT UAS is set to be manufactured in India through a new partnership with JSW Defence, serving the needs of the Indian Armed Forces

Nov 18, 2024
Lightweight Mini Drones Boost Military ISR Capabilities

The lightweight, compact Parrot Anafi is a foldable mini remotely piloted air system that will aid the British Army in ISR missions and in improving oversight for ground forces

Nov 18, 2024