Events
* General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) will participate in the upcoming 25th anniversary of the International Fighter Conference as the event’s only Four-Star Lead Partner, reflecting the company’s global commitment to the future of autonomous fighter jets. GA-ASI’s growing production fleet of unmanned combat jets – including the
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A mysterious aircraft crash near Nevada’s secretive Area 51 has triggered weeks of speculation, a military probe — and allegations of a government cover-up. The incident occurred Sept. 23 on public land just outside the boundaries of the classified base at Groom Lake, about 83 miles north-northwest of Las Vegas,
C-UAS
The evolving Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) threat demands continual advancement in counter UAS (CUAS) technologies to protect critical assets and formations. EOS Defense Systems USA recently announced that it is developing enhanced capabilities for its Slinger Remote Weapon System (RWS), incorporating capabilities like Aided Target Recognition and selectable levels of
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Hidden beneath tarpaulins, an uncommon sight at Chinese shipyards, a new trimaran-hulled vessel appears to combine features of both surface ships and submarines. Satellite imagery suggests it may be uncrewed, designed for high-speed operations. Though its purpose remains unknown, the project reflects the accelerating pace and growing sophistication of China’
Testing
* Anduril Industries’ YFQ-44A Collaborative Combat Aircraft took to the sky Oct. 31, the Air Force announced. The service also confirmed that a production decision on the CCA program is still expected in fiscal 2026, despite the ongoing government shutdown. In a release announcing the first flight, the Air Force did
3D Printing
U.S. Soldiers from the Multi-Purpose Company, 1st Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Mobile Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) are field-testing an improvised, 3D-printed munition dropper dubbed the Widowmaker during Combined Resolve 26-1, the unit said. Mounted on a PDW C100 drone platform, the device is being
Propulsion
* ZeroAvia announced that it has shipped its first flight intent SuperStack Flex modular low temperature proton exchange membrane (LTPEM) fuel cell system to a customer in the defence sector. The system has been fully qualified against the customer’s airworthiness requirements. ZeroAvia’s SuperStack Flex is a modular fuel cell
Testing
The Boying T1400 Tandem Rotor Unmanned Helicopter, developed by United Aircraft, successfully completed its maiden flight in Harbin, northeast China’s Heilongjiang Province, on October 30, 2025 — marking a key milestone in China’s expanding unmanned aviation capabilities. The T1400, a next-generation tandem rotor unmanned helicopter, represents a significant step
FPV
Hoarder Sam meticulously designs and 3D-prints a miniature FPV drone frame, modifying a BetaFPV Air65. This build requires precise adjustments, including hand-drilling for optimal component fit. Witness the assembly process, from initial CAD design to test flights with various batteries. Source: YouTube
Loitering Munitions - One Way Effector (OWE)
For less than $800, soldiers from the 101st Airborne Division are building drones that are designed to be disposable, the deputy commanding general of the division said. The Attritable Battlefield Enabler, or ABE 1.01, named after the division’s bald eagle mascot, is yet another advancement soldiers are making
Weapons Systems
At the Interpolitex 2025 exhibition in Moscow, the Shvabe optoelectronics group, part of the Rostec defense industry corporation, presented for the first time a mobile truck-mounted anti-drone laser system. This event marked a new step in the race to develop directed energy weapons between Russia and Western powers. The new
First Responders
* ZE Government Solutions (ZEGS), a wholly owned subsidiary of AI-based gun detection leader ZeroEyes, has launched ZeroEyes Aerial Detection Kit (ZAD), a portable, drone-based AI threat detection and intelligent situational awareness solution designed for public safety agencies. The kit provides operators with a stand-alone drone solution that can be deployed