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China’s new maritime combat drone poised for global success: analysts Beijing is positioning itself as a drone provider for certain countries,  while the country's next-gen fighter jet faces more uncertain export  prospects. Read More                                           ----oooo00O00oooo---- TASK & PURPOSE Army successfully tests Apache with  new ammunition meant to shred  drone swarms   The new airburst-capable 30mm round is  meant to give the helicopters drone hunting  capabilities without extensive new training  for pilots. READ NOW ----oooo00O00oooo---- Loyal Wingman The Anduril Industries (top) XQF-44 and General Atomics XQ-42 Collaborative Combat Aircraft for the Air Force are shown in an artist's concept.

Air Force Working with Collins, Shield AI to Build Autonomy Software for CCAs By Greg Hadley The Air Force is working with Collins Aerospace and Shield AI to develop the software Collaborative Combat Aircraft will use to fly missions alongside manned fighters, the service revealed Feb. 12—and drone-maker General Atomics was quick to announce it has already flown its YFQ-42A aircraft with Collins’ system. ----oooo00O00oooo---- Towed Defence Platform to Protect Commercial  Shipping from Drone Attacks By The Editor on Feb 18, 2026 07:50 am DARPA and Raytheon have partnered to address a growing threat to global shipping: attacks by drones. Their new initiative, Pulling Guard, aims to develop a semi- autonomous, tow-behind platform that trails commercial  vessels, providing detection and countermeasure capabilities without requiring ships themselves to be armed. The urgency of the problem is visible in places like the […] Read in browser » U.S. Army Designates Michigan All-Domain Warfighting  Center as National Drone Training Range By The Editor on Feb 18, 2026 07:25 am Michigan’s National All-Domain Warfighting Center (NADWC) has been designated by the U.S. Department of the Army as a national range for unmanned aerial systems (UAS) training, reinforcing the state’s leadership in aerospace and defense innovation. “Today’s designation of the NADWC as a national test site shows that Michigan can lead the future of aerospace and […] Read in browser » Micro Drone Race Returns to National Museum of the  U.S. Air Force By The Editor on Feb 18, 2026 07:07 am Fast, high-energy micro drones will take over the Korean War Gallery when the Micro Drone Race returns to the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base near Dayton, Ohio Feb. 20–22. Families, aviation fans and anyone curious about drones are invited to watch as contestants navigate a challenging indoor course […] Read in browser » Recent Articles:Ukrainian Drone Operators Defeated NATO Combat Group During Joint Exercises China’s SKYFEND Presents Thunder Interceptor Drone and RER System at World Defense Show Wingcopter and TAF Industries Establish Joint Venture to Scale Production of Reconnaissance Drones in Germany for Ukraine Auterion and Airlogix Launch German-Ukrainian Joint Venture to Scale Autonomous Drone Production Greek Navy Procures CAMCOPTER S-100 for New FDI Frigates