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Feb- 2026 -

6 February

Air

A twin-engine multi-mission aircraft operated by QinetiQ flying above cloud cover, configured for surveillance, test, and intelligence-gathering roles.

European Multi-Mission Aircraft Heads Into Advanced ISR Territory With New Tech

Two European firms have given a special mission aircraft improved versatility in ISR missions with the installation of a new communications setup.

Jan- 2026 -

22 January

Air

A small autonomous helicopter flying through the air against a clear blue sky.

Ethan M. Encarnacion

UK’s First Full-Size Autonomous Helicopter Takes Off

For the first time in the UK, a full-size autonomous helicopter has taken flight, joining manned aircraft in a major milestone for British aviation.

16 January

Air

Ruta cruise missile displayed in flight configuration, showing a sleek airframe with fixed wings and rear-mounted propulsion, designed for long-range precision strike missions.

Ethan M. Encarnacion

Ukraine’s ‘Ruta’ Grows Beyond Loitering Role, Emerges as Cruise Missile in New Iteration

Ukraine’s Ruta missile is stepping beyond its roots as a loitering munition, with its latest version ready to show its new muscle as a cruise weapon.

15 January

Air

An aircraft crew wearing protective gear from Thales

Ethan M. Encarnacion

Flying Blind? Thales’ New Gear Addresses Low Visibility for Helicopter Crews

French military pilots could soon fly deeper into low-visibility missions with Thales’ new TopOwl DD helmet, which brings a digital display directly into combat operations.

9 January

Air

A black rocket, resembling a sleek dart with four fins, stands upright against a blue background, its base partially shrouded in mist or fog.

Ethan M. Encarnacion

Mach Industries Debuts ‘Dart’ to Fend Off High-Volume Group 1-3 Drone Attacks

Mach Industries is putting next-gen counter-drone tech to work with Dart, a scalable system engineered to stop unmanned aerial systems.

5 January

Air

A small aircraft with a propeller positioned above, designed for the Winged Guidance Kit, illustrating flight mechanics.

Ethan M. Encarnacion

Aselsan Scores Direct Hit in Debut Flight of Winged Guidance Kit

Aselsan is reshaping how standard bombs strike targets as its Winged Guidance Kit-84 achieved a direct hit during its first F-16 live drop.

2 January

Air

Ethan M. Encarnacion

LIG Nex1 to Build South Korea’s First Stand-Off Electronic Warfare Aircraft

A business jet is about to become one of South Korea’s most complex military platforms, as LIG Nex1 leads the development of the country’s first stand-off electronic warfare aircraft.

Dec- 2025 -

29 December

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

Ethan M. Encarnacion

Kizilelma Drones Pull Off ‘World’s First’ Autonomous Close-Formation Flight

Baykar has taken unmanned aviation to a new level, with Kizilelma drones flying in tight formation completely autonomously.

23 December

Air

Ethan M. Encarnacion

3D Printing Sends Broken F-15 Back to Action Within Hours

US Air Force and Marine Corps repair teams have joined forces to send a damaged F-15 back to flight status in just a few hours, far ahead of the original several-month timeline.

5 December

Americas

Ethan M. Encarnacion

DJI Debuts Next-Gen Cargo Drone With 100-Kg Lift Capacity

DJI is looking to pioneer the next generation of aerial delivery with the launch of FlyCart 100, a heavy-lift drone capable of carrying payloads up to 100 kilograms.

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