Business
Airbus and Brave1 Partner to Boost Ukrainian Defence Innovation
This agreement marks Brave1's first industrial strategic partnership with a Western company
Editor
Business
Quantum Systems Raises $1.2Bn Series D to Accelerate Growth
The $1.2 billion transaction co-led by Blackstone, Noteus, Airbus and Advent supports Quantum Systems’ industrial scale-up as a leading deep-tech prime for interoperable, multi-domain autonomous capabilities in Europe.
Video
The Crew That Vanished: Doolittle's Most Mysterious Aircraft - North American B-25 Mitchell
This is the remarkable story of the Doolittle Raid’s most mysterious aircraft, the crew that vanished into Soviet territory, the unanswered questions surrounding their diversion, and one of World War II’s most enduring aviation mysteries.
Interceptor
Lithuanian Drone Developer Granta Autonomy Launches Shahed Killer
The Black Wasp pairs high-speed performance with Granta’s battlefield-proven AI/ML flight control system to deliver automated flight, precision target tracking, and terminal guidance
Business
MBDA and Ukrainian Armor Announce Strategic Partnership to Develop Deep Strike and C-UAS Capabilities
This agreement reflects the shared intent of MBDA and Ukrainian Armor to leverage their respective strengths and expertise to address emerging opportunities and challenges for the Ukrainian Nation.
Loitering Munitions - One Way Effector (OWE)
SOCOM Seeks a Long-Range Kamikaze Drone
Launched at an altitude of 5,000 to 30,000 feet, the desired Air Loitering Munition must have a range of at least 75 nautical miles.
Business
Honeywell Aerospace Launches as Standalone Firm
Honeywell first announced the three-way breakup in 2025 as part of a strategy to create more focused companies with independent capital allocation and operating priorities.
Business
L3 Harris to Deliver VAMPIRE C-UAS Interceptors to US Army in $106M Deal
L3Harris developed and invested in VAMPIRE at the beginning of the war in Ukraine to provide a low-cost solution to eliminate Russian drone threats.
Test Ranges
DOT and FAA Break Ground on New Facility to Support Advanced Air Mobility Research
The Vertical Take-Off and Landing Procedures and Analysis Range (V-PAR) will provide a dedicated environment for the FAA and its partners to conduct research on vertical takeoff and landing aircraft, including electric and hybrid designs.
Weapons Systems / Lasers
Thales Energy Weapon Neutralises 80 Drones in Successful Trial
Thales and E2V demonstrated the upgraded 4 panel effector which enhances the focus of the effectors power, increasing the energy on the target and allowing for additional range of engagement to be achieved.
Accidents
JetBlue Pilot Reports Striking a Drone while Landing at JFK Airport
"Yep, it hit us right, right above the cockpit."
C-UAS
Rafael & SpearUAV Introduce IRON WASP C-UAS Capability
The Iron Wasp encapsulated UAS interceptor joins Rafael’s multi-layered counter-UAS suite, delivering on-the-move, platform-level aerial threat engagement for ground manoeuvering forces.