autonomous aerial vehicle

New German Tech Lets Drones Operate Directly From USVs

German maritime defense firm FLANQ and autonomous aerial systems developer CiS are developing a launch-and-recovery system for unmanned aerial vehicles from uncrewed surface vessels.

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US Navy Taps Four Aerospace Giants for Carrier-Based ‘Loyal Wingman’ Drone Program

The US Navy has contracted Anduril, Northrop Grumman, Boeing, and General Atomics to develop conceptual designs for a carrier-based collaborative combat aircraft.

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America’s YFQ-42A Jet-Powered Drone Wingman Hits Skies for First Time

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. has taken a major step in unmanned aviation with the first flight test of its YFQ-42A collaborative combat drone.

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Turkey’s First Indigenous UCAV Climbs to 40,000-Ft, ‘Extends Ceiling’ in Drone Class

Turkey revealed that its upgraded Bayraktar TB2T-AI has set a “record in its class” after soaring to 40,000 feet during a recent test flight.

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UC Researchers Explore Drone Concept That Mimics Albatross Flight

A team of researchers from the University of Cincinnati is developing a drone concept inspired by the albatross.

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South Korea Flaunts ‘Loyal Wingman’ Drone for KF-21 Fighter Jets

South Korea has showcased a drone sidekick for its upcoming KF-21 Boramae fighter jets, designed to take on high-risk tasks such as surveillance, jamming, and precision strikes.

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Zepher’s Hydrogen Drone Quietly Sets New Altitude Record, Pushes Past Group II Limits

The hydrogen-powered Z1 drone from Zepher Flight Labs has reached a new altitude milestone: 12,000 feet with a full payload.

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India Develops First ‘Dual Stealth Drone’ Wrapped in Nanotech Cloak

Two Hyderabad-based firms have teamed up to build India’s first “dual stealth drone,” combining autonomous flight with a new material that hides platforms from both radar and infrared sensors.

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New AI-Powered Drone Navigates Where Signals and Space Are Limited

US-based firm Cleo Robotics has launched the Dronut DD1, a compact aerial robot built to fly where GPS and traditional drones can’t.

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Canada Eyes Fighter Drone Fleet to Support F-35 Jets

The Canadian Department of Defence is planning to acquire a fleet of tactical unmanned aerial systems to complement the armed forces’ incoming F-35 combat aircraft

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