European Nations Join to Develop Low-Cost Loitering Munition with 500 Kms + Range
By The Editor on Feb 20, 2026 07:50 am
In 2024, the defence ministers of France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Sweden and the United Kingdom launched the European Long-range Strike Approach (ELSA), a joint initiative to strengthen Europe’s long-range strike capabilities and reinforce NATO’s deterrence and defence posture. The program aims to accelerate development, harmonise procurement and deepen cooperation between European armed forces and industry. […]
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AVIC Displays V-BAT Knock-Off at Festival in China
By The Editor on Feb 20, 2026 07:30 am
China’s AVIC Chengdu Aircraft Industry Group has unveiled a new vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) unmanned aerial vehicle called the Yunying-25V (“Cloud Shadow”), a tail-sitter drone with a ducted-fan design that closely resembles the V-BAT developed by Shield AI. The Yunying-25V made one of its first large-scale public appearances during the 2026 CCTV Spring Festival […]
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New Guinness Record: 22,580 Drones Controlled by a Single Computer
By The Editor on Feb 20, 2026 07:15 am
A total of 22,580 drones illuminated the night sky over Hefei, east China’s Anhui Province, during the 2026 Spring Festival Gala, creating a breathtaking fusion of tradition and cutting-edge technology. At the Hefei branch venue, a massive fleet of GD4.0 formation drones operated by EHang’s subsidiary, EHang Egret, rose above the main stage. The drones […]
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Pentagon Awards BAE $145M C-UAS Contract
By The Editor on Feb 20, 2026 07:15 am
The United States Department of War has awarded BAE Systems a contract with a ceiling value of $145 million to develop, manufacture and deliver Counter Unmanned Aerial Systems (C-UAS) weapon systems, the department announced Feb. 11, 2026. The award includes an initial $66,673,298 delivery order under FA8681-26-F-B012. Work will be performed in Hudson, New Hampshire, […]
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99% Destroyed Plane – Still Made it Home – Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress
By The Editor on Feb 20, 2026 07:00 am
All-American has just finished her run. Her bomb bays are empty, and Messerschmitts are right on her tail. One of them comes in for a pass, but it’s too close. The Bf-109 flies straight through the aft section of the bomber and is gone. The rear fuselage is split open by a long gash. One […]
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DARPA’s X-68A LongShot Air-To-Air Missile-Carrying Drone Closer to F-15 LaunchBy The Editor on Feb 19, 2026 07:51 am What began as a bold concept is now steadily advancing toward operational reality. The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), working with General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), has achieved key technical milestones on its LongShot program. The air-launched uninhabited vehicle—recently designated the X-68A—has successfully completed full-scale wind tunnel evaluations along with parachute recovery and […] Read in browser » AH-64 Apache Tests Proximity Fused 30mm Counter-Drone MunitionBy The Editor on Feb 19, 2026 07:48 am The Apache AH-64 attack helicopter has reached a major milestone with the successful live-fire test of the 30x113mm XM1225 Aviation Proximity Explosive (APEX) round at Yuma Proving Ground, Arizona. In December 2025, the Apache conducted its first air-to-air engagement using 30 mm proximity-fuzed ammunition against unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) at varying ranges. The demonstration highlighted […] Read in browser » ‘World’s Smallest Autopilot System’ Turns UK Drones Into Smart Strike MunitionsBy The Editor on Feb 19, 2026 07:45 am When AI, vision-based processing, and full flight control converge in one compact module, it gives platforms the ability to operate more autonomously and engage targets with greater precision. This is what London Defence R&D is aiming to deliver, with a tiny autopilot system it says can “transform any class of unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) into […] Read in browser » TEKEVER Launches UAS Training School in WalesBy The Editor on Feb 19, 2026 07:05 am TEKEVER, a European provider of AI-centred unmanned aerial systems, has announced the official opening of its new Training School at West Wales Airport. Fully operational since January 2026, the facility is a significant part of TEKEVER’s UK OVERMATCH investment programme and is designed to deliver training for both internal operations teams and external customers. The […] Read in browser » Recent Articles:Towed Defence Platform to Protect Commercial Shipping from Drone Attacks U.S. Army Designates Michigan All-Domain Warfighting Center as National Drone Training Range Micro Drone Race Returns to National Museum of the U.S. Air Force Shield AI Selected as Mission Autonomy Provider for the U.S. Air Force CCA Program Ukrainian Drone Operators Defeated NATO Combat Group During Joint Exercises |
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