Air News & Articles

Gray Eagle ER Achieves First PLEO Satellite Communication Flights

The first flight test series of General Atomics Aeronautical Systems’ Gray Eagle Extended Range (GE-ER) UAS using a Proliferated Low Earth Orbit (PLEO) satellite constellation for aircraft communications has been completed

Mar 13, 2025
USAF Designates GA-ASI’s Collaborative Combat Aircraft as YFQ-42A

GA-ASI’s YFQ-42A, the U.S. Air Force’s newly designated Collaborative Combat Aircraft, is an advanced uncrewed fighter designed for autonomous operations and seamless integration with manned platforms

Mar 10, 2025
Trillium EO/IR Payload Integrated with Tactical UAS for Danish Military

Trillium Engineering is equipping AeroVironment’s JUMP 20 UAS with its HD80-MVS-LD gimbal, enhancing ISR operations for the Danish military

Mar 10, 2025
C-UAS Technology to Combat Modern Drone Threats

Defense Advancement showcases DefendAir by ParaZero, a new counter-UAS technology, ideal for protecting ground forces, military and government facilities, and a wide variety of other assets and potential targets

Mar 07, 2025
GA-ASI Demonstrates Government Autonomy Software on MQ-20 Avenger® UCAV

GA-ASI has flown U.S. government-provided autonomy software on an MQ-20 Avenger® at Orange Flag 25-1, demonstrating advanced UCAV capabilities and rapid autonomy software integration

Mar 06, 2025
GA-ASI Partners to Develop Mission Trainers for MQ-9B SkyGuardian RPAS

GA-ASI and CAE have signed a long-term agreement to develop and produce next-generation mission trainers for the MQ-9B SkyGuardian® remotely piloted aircraft system (RPAS)

Mar 03, 2025
Outstanding Engineer Award for SeaGuardian Lead Engineer

Lead engineer and engineering manager for GA-ASI’s MQ-9B SeaGuardian, Adam Cooperberg, has been awarded the Outstanding Engineer Award from the SDCEC

Feb 28, 2025
Teledyne FLIR’s Tactical Nano Drone Secures Blue UAS Refresh Win

Teledyne FLIR’s Black Hornet® 4 nano-drone wins the Defense Innovation Unit’s Blue UAS Refresh, showcasing its stealth, advanced reconnaissance capabilities, and potential for expanded military deployment

Feb 21, 2025
IDEX 2025: New Aerospace Partnership Between EPI & General Atomics-Systems Integration

EPI and General Atomics-Systems Integration have signed an MoU to advance aerospace MRO capabilities in the UAE, focusing on certification, innovation, and strategic industry growth

Feb 19, 2025
Specialized Drones Trialled for Medical Supply Delivery in Military Training

Oregon National Guard combat medics are training with drones to deliver medical supplies, enhancing battlefield readiness for large-scale operations with innovative solutions

Feb 14, 2025
ParaZero Tests New Drone Technology for Accurate Airdrops in Challenging Environments

ParaZero Technologies has successfully demonstrated its DropAir Precision Airdrop System, showcasing its ability to deliver critical supplies safely in challenging environments, with potential applications for military and emergency response operations

Feb 12, 2025
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