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Mar- 2026 -

31 March

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

Airbus ‘Bird of Prey’ Interceptor Engages Kamikaze Drone in First Demo Flight

The Airbus-made “Bird of Prey” interceptor drone prototype has completed its first demonstration flight, involving a mission against a kamikaze drone.

Dec- 2025 -

16 December

Europe

Christine Casimiro

France Moves to AI-Enable Its Armed Forces in $58M Airbus Deal

France is accelerating the speed and sovereignty of its defense systems by integrating artificial intelligence.

8 December

Air

Christine Casimiro

Saab, Airbus in Talks to Collaborate on Uncrewed Combat Aircraft

European defense giants Saab and Airbus are in talks to collaborate on unmanned combat aircraft technology to support piloted fighter jets, similar to the US Air Force’s Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA).

Nov- 2025 -

21 November

Air

Jodesz Gavilan

Airbus A400M Safely Lands Heavy Payload on Grass Runway

Airbus Defence and Space has successfully demonstrated that its A400M Atlas can safely land fully loaded on grass runways.

3 November

Air

Christine Casimiro

Indonesia Welcomes First Airbus A400M Heavy Transport

Indonesia has received its first of two A400M Atlas military transport aircraft at the Halim Air Force Base in Jakarta.

Jul- 2025 -

29 July

Europe

Christine Casimiro

Elbit to Equip German Air Force A400M With DIRCM Self-Protection Suite

Airbus Defence and Space has contracted Elbit Systems to supply a self-protection suite for the German Air Force’s A400M transport aircraft.

17 July

Air

A U.S. Marine Corps XQ-58A Valkyrie, highly autonomous, low-cost tactical unmanned air vehicle, conducts its second test flight with two U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II aircraft assigned to 33rd Fighter Wing, 96th Test Wing at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., Feb. 23, 2023. The XQ-58A Valkyrie test flight and the data collected inform future requirements for the Marine Corps in a rapidly evolving security environment, while successfully fueling joint innovation and experimentation opportunities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. John McRell)

Inder Singh Bisht

Airbus, Kratos Pitch Valkyrie ‘Loyal Wingman’ for German Air Force

Germany-based Airbus Defence and Space has teamed with US firm Kratos to offer the latter’s XQ-58A Valkyrie combat drone to the German Air Force by 2029.