All Military UAVs articles – Page 3
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NewsNetherlands joins US collaborative combat aircraft programme for uncrewed fighters
Amsterdam has committed to participate in the US Air Force’s Collaborative Combat Aircraft programme, which is developing low-cost autonomous tactical jets to operate alongside crewed fighters like F-35s.
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NewsNorthrop Grumman unveils Lumberjack one-way attack platform
US defence manufacturer Northrop Grumman says its new Lumberjack jet-powered attack platform is ready for service after just over a year of development, representing the emerging category of ‘launched effects’ systems.
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NewsAirbus Helicopters expands UAS portfolio, as uncrewed teaming ambitions take off
Airbus Helicopters has expanded its footprint in the tactical uncrewed aerial system (UAS) sector, after integrating several products previously promoted by sister company Airbus Defence & Space.
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NewsKratos unveils Ragnarök cruise missile for long-range strikes
Kratos has introduced the Ragnarök cruise missile, claiming it offers a low-cost solution for long-range strikes with a 500nm range and 36kg warhead capability.
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NewsDenmark to acquire 16 more F-35As and collaborative combat aircraft
The Danish government intends to significantly boost its acquisition of Lockheed Martin F-35As, targeting an eventual fleet strength of 43 of the fifth-generation type.
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AnalysisBoeing reveals Collaborative Transformational Rotorcraft family of autonomous tiltrotors
Boeing’s vertical lift unit has revealed a new autonomous tiltrotor concept designed for military operations, featuring modular variants for both combat and logistics support as the military rotorcraft industry shifts toward uncrewed aircraft.
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NewsSikorsky debuts uncrewed cargo variant of UH-60L Black Hawk
Rotorcraft manufacturer Sikorsky has unveiled an autonomous cargo variant of its UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter, designed to repurpose retiring UH-60L airframes for uncrewed logistics operations.
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NewsWilsbach outlines collaborative combat aircraft deployment plans for USAF
General Kenneth Wilsbach has indicated that collaborative combat aircraft will likely be assigned to dedicated squadrons rather than embedded within existing fighter units, as the US Air Force (USAF) continues learning about the emerging technology.
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NewsRoyal Navy plans ‘loyal wingman’ carrier tests as it pushes ahead with hybrid air wing plan
The UK Royal Navy (RN) hopes to perform a demonstration next year from one of its two Queen Elizabeth-class aircraft carriers of an attritable ‘loyal wingman’-type drone ultimately capable of fulfilling multiple roles, including strike or refuelling missions.
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AnalysisEngine makers accelerate plans for new class of small turbofans targeting autonomous fighters
Pratt & Whitney, GE Aerospace and Honeywell are advancing small turbofan designs as the Pentagon emphasises rapidly fielding low-cost, autonomous fighter jets known as Collaborative Combat Aircraft.
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NewsHelsing unveils CA-1 Europa UCAV, targeting 2029 service entry
Helsing has unveiled the first product since it purchased military trainer specialist Grob Aircraft earlier this year – an all-European unmanned combat air vehicle (UCAV).
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NewsKratos selected by Elroy Air for high Chapparal production rate
Uncrewed aircraft specialist Kratos has been picked by Elroy Air as the exclusive US manufacturer of its Chaparral hybrid-electric autonomous vertical take-off-and-landing cargo drone.
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NewsAnduril plans to use new aircraft design for US Navy uncrewed fighter programme
Defence start-up Anduril Industries plans to develop a completely new uncrewed aircraft for the US Navy’s Collaborative Combat Aircraft programme, rather than adapting its existing Fury design for carrier operations.
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NewsJapan, USA launch joint research into CCA safety technology
Japan and the USA will conduct joint research into safety assurance technology for collaborative combat aircraft (CCA) that operate autonomously with artificial intelligence, focusing on runtime assurance systems that monitor AI behaviour.
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NewsNATO cautions Russia in wake of MiG-31 airspace incursion over Estonia
NATO has formally condemned a recent 12min incursion into Estonian airspace by a trio of armed Russian air force RAC MiG-31 interceptors, describing the incident as “part of a wider pattern of increasingly irresponsible behaviour” by Moscow.
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NewsFirst flight ‘imminent’ for Anduril’s YFQ-44A autonomous fighter prototype
Anduril executives say they are wrapping up ground testing on the YFQ-44A, taking extra time to further develop the autonomous flight software that will enable the uncrewed jet to make its first flight without any remote piloting inputs.
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NewsBeehive Industries prepares to ship first Frenzy turbojet prototype to USAF
Colorado propulsion start-up Beehive Industries is preparing to deliver its first Frenzy turbojet prototype to the US Air Force Research Laboratory, marking a significant milestone in developing new engines for cruise missiles and uncrewed aircraft.
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NewsPratt & Whitney launches family of small turbofans for collaborative combat aircraft
US engine maker Pratt & Whitney is developing a new line of small turbofans for uncrewed tactical jets.
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NewsLockheed Martin unveils Vectis autonomous collaborative jet for F-35 teaming
US defence manufacturer Lockheed Martin has revealed its Vectis autonomous combat jet design, developed by Skunk Works to integrate with F-35 fighters and conduct multi-domain missions including targeting, electronic warfare and reconnaissance.
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NewsKratos unveils Mighty Hornet 4 attack drone with Taiwan
Kratos and Taiwan’s National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology have unveiled the Mighty Hornet 4 attack unmanned air vehicle, derived from the MQM-178 target drone, as part of Taiwan’s expanding drone defence capabilities.