All Military UAVs articles – Page 2
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NewsUK to trial autonomous collaborative platforms alongside AH-64E Apache
The UK Ministry of Defence by early next year intends to fund up to four companies to develop an unmanned air vehicle that can operate collaboratively with the British Army’s Boeing AH-64E Apache attack helicopters.
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NewsChina releases footage of GJ-11 Sharp Sword UCAV in flight
China’s air force has released footage showing its Hongdu GJ-11 Sharp Sword unmanned combat air vehicle in flight for the first time, marking the PLAAF’s 76th anniversary.
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NewsSpain tests drone integration with H135 and NH90 helicopters
The Spanish armed forces have successfully tested integrating small drones with manned rotorcraft, including navy H135s paired with Airbus Flexrotor surveillance aircraft and army NH90s equipped with Spanish-made Q-Slam-40 loitering munitions.
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NewsTaiwan to receive first MQ-9B UAVs in 2026
Taiwan will receive its first pair of General AtomicsAeronautical Systems MQ-9B SkyGuardian unmanned air vehicles in the third quarter of 2026, while Lockheed Martin works to accelerate delivery of the island’s F-16V fighters amid production delays.
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NewsUS Marine Corps plans for two more XQ-58A test flights before year-end
The US Marine Corps will conduct two more test flights with the Kratos XQ-58A Valkyrie before year-end, evaluating the uncrewed jet for electronic warfare and autonomous mission applications as part of its collaborative combat aircraft assessment.
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NewsBAE Systems, Turkish Aerospace sign unmanned systems technology pact
BAE Systems and Turkish Aerospace are to “explore common opportunities on uncrewed systems”, having signed a joint memorandum of understanding linked to the establishment of a strategic alliance.
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NewsLeonardo to build Baykar Kizilelma uncrewed fighter at Grottaglie factory under LBA Systems plan
LBA Systems – the planned Leonardo-Baykar Technologies joint venture – will build five different uncrewed air vehicles (UAVs), including Kizilelma fighters, at three locations in Italy, Leonardo chief executive Roberto Cingolani has disclosed.
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NewsSingapore to replace Hermes 450 UAVs with larger Hermes 900
Singapore will upgrade its unmanned surveillance capability by replacing its Elbit Systems Hermes 450 fleet with the larger, more capable Hermes 900 variant following comprehensive evaluations.
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NewsShield AI selects GE F110 engine for X-Bat VTOL fighter
Shield AI and GE Aerospace have signed a memorandum of understanding to power the developmental X-Bat unmanned vertical take-off and landing fighter with the proven F110-GE-129 engine, featuring thrust vectoring capabilities for VTOL operations.
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NewsGeneral Atomics unveils Gambit 6 uncrewed tactical jet for air-to-ground missions
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems has revealed the Gambit 6, a new air-to-ground variant of its Gambit family of modular, uncrewed tactical jets, with international deliveries planned from 2027 and European versions available in 2029.
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NewsGeneral Atomics flies second YFQ-42A prototype fighter
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems confirms it is now flying two examples of its YFQ-42A prototype fighter, with the second aircraft conducting flight testing under the US Air Force’s Collaborative Combat Aircraft programme.
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NewsGE and Kratos complete high-altitude testing of GEK800 autonomous fighter engine
GE Aerospace and Kratos have successfully completed high-altitude tests of their GEK800 turbofan, designed to power low-cost uncrewed tactical aircraft at significantly reduced prices compared to conventional fighter engines.
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NewsAnduril logs first flight with YFQ-44A autonomous fighter prototype
US air force secretary Troy Meink heralded the start of competitive flight-testing as a key breakthrough in the effort to field a new class of uncrewed tactical jets known as Collaborative Combat Aircraft.
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NewsKratos and Lockheed Martin in South Korean defence partnerships
US defence contractors Kratos and Lockheed Martin have established strategic partnerships with South Korean aerospace companies, focusing on manned-unmanned teaming technologies and maintenance capabilities.
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In depthShield AI reveals X-BAT vertical take-off and landing autonomous fighter
Autonomy start-up Shield AI has expanded into jet-powered aircraft with the X-BAT, a vertical take-off and landing fighter platform offering 2,000nm range and 50,000ft operating altitude without pilot input.
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In depthKorean Air outlines progress on LOWUS collaborative combat aircraft
Korean Air has delivered the first LOWUS collaborative combat aircraft to South Korea’s defence agency for ground testing, with a maiden flight scheduled for 2026 and operational service potentially beginning in 2032.
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NewsKAI tests autonomous aerial platform with AI pilot system
Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) has successfully flight-tested its turbojet-powered Adaptable Aerial Platform using an autonomous artificial intelligence (AI) pilot system, demonstrating threat avoidance and target engagement capabilities.
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NewsBaykar’s Kizilelma soars through AESA integration and weapons testing
Baykar Technologies’ Kizilelma unmanned combat air vehicle has been flown for the first time with an active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar installed, and also has successfully trialled the release of two Turkish-developed air-to-surface weapons.
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NewsGeneral Atomics will compete Gambit variant in US Navy uncrewed fighter programme
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems has confirmed its selection for the US Navy’s Collaborative Combat Aircraft programme, revealing plans for a carrier-capable autonomous fighter based on its Gambit design family.
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NewsUS Coast Guard expands V-BAT operations in Pacific following recent initial deployment
The US Coast Guard has operationally deployed a Shield AI V-BAT uncrewed aerial vehicle, marking a significant evolution of the service’s aviation capabilities as it enhances maritime drug interdiction operations in the Pacific.