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November 10, 1943, Rechlin test facility. Hauptmann Hans-Werner Lerche climbed into the cockpit of a captured P-47 Thunderbolt nicknamed "Beetle." Intelligence briefings had told him American fighters were crude, mass-produced machines built by a nation better at making refrigerators than aircraft. After ninety minutes of flying, Lerche would
Events
* Korean Air unveiled three unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) at the Seoul International Aerospace & Defense Exhibition (ADEX) 2025, taking place from October 17 to 24 at Seoul Airport in Seongnam and KINTEX in Goyang, Gyeonggi Province. Seoul ADEX is one of the world’s leading defense exhibitions, featuring participation from
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Sensor solution provider HENSOLDT and AVILUS, a specialist in unmanned aerial systems (UAS), have announced their strategic partnership. The aim of the collaboration is the joint development and marketing of state-of-the-art sensor and ISR systems based on proven technologies and agile production capacities ‘Made in Germany’. The integration of powerful
Loitering Munitions - One Way Effector (OWE)
* Cummings Aerospace is using 3D printing technology in the continued development of the Hellhound S3 drone. With the use of 3D printing and modular open systems, Cummings can rapidly iterate the design of the product, harnessing test data and soldier feedback to inform each update. Cummings Aerospace recently completed a
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* Pyka announced that it has been selected by AFWERX for a Direct-to-Phase II (D2P2) SBIR focused on DropShip, a long-range, multi-mission cargo UAS platform, to address the most pressing challenges in the Department of the Air Force (DAF). The Air Force Research Laboratory and AFWERX have partnered to streamline the
VTOL
During the Association of the United States Army annual meeting held October 13 to 15 in Washington D.C., Airbus America introduced the MQ72C Lakota Connector, an unmanned helicopter developed to carry critical supplies where manned aircraft cannot. Designed for autonomous and semi-autonomous operation, the MQ72C provides a flexible option
Weapons Systems / Lasers
* Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc., a technology company in defence, national security, and global markets, has unveiled its innovative 'Ragnarök' Low-Cost Cruise Missile (LCCM) system, representing a significant advancement in tactical strike capabilities. The Ragnarök LCCM features an optimized design that enables exceptional performance metrics for a
CCA
The Netherlands is joining the US Air Force’s Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) programme, an initiative to develop autonomous unmanned air systems. Fighter pilots control these systems from their aircraft. State Secretary for Defence Gijs Tuinman signed the letter of intent on October 16, ahead of the annual Defence Industry
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* Anduril Industries and COBBS BELUX BV have signed an agreement to explore opportunities for the localisation of advanced defence technologies in Belgium. The partnership will initially focus on final assembly, maintenance and possible future developments, with the aim of strengthening Belgian industry and NATO capabilities. The agreement was signed in
BVLOS
The UK Civil Aviation Authority has just published its Future of Flight: BVLOS roadmap setting out operational pathways to unlock the full economic and societal potential of airborne drones. Supporting the UK Government’s major regulatory reforms, the new roadmap will allow drones to reach their full potential on long
Law Enforcement
The nation’s first autonomous patrol vehicle, known as the Police Unmanned Ground vehicle (PUG) Patrol Partner, makes its debut today in Miami-Dade County as part of a pilot program developed and sponsored by Policing Lab in partnership with the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office (MDSO). Designed as a force multiplier,
Business
On October 16, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) and the Dutch Ministry of Defence (MoD) signed an agreement to develop innovative defence capabilities starting with a small unmanned aircraft system (SUAS) designed to provide multi-role intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities. The new platform will be low cost and