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17 April

USAF Conducts Experimental Tests of Anduril’s YFQ-44A CCA Drone

Anduril’s YFQ-44A Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) drone has undergone US Air Force (USAF) experimental testing to refine its future integration and operational use.

17 April

Air

Giulia Bernacchi

Airbus Unifies Partner Systems in H145 Autonomous Flight Test

Airbus completes fourth autonomous H145 test phase, integrating all partner systems on a single aircraft for the first time.

17 April

Americas

ONBERG aims to become a European one-stop shop for autonomous drone defense systems protecting critical infrastructure, borders, and national security assets.

Giulia Bernacchi

Ondas, Heidelberg Launch Drone Defense Systems Joint Venture in Germany

Ondas and Heidelberger have launched ONBERG Autonomous Systems, a joint venture focused on autonomous drone defense technologies.

17 April

Americas

L3Harris towed array systems help US Navy submarines with extended acoustic detection capabilities.

Jodesz Gavilan

L3Harris Secures Long-Term US Navy Deal for Submarine Towed Arrays

L3Harris has secured US Navy contracts to continue producing key submarine sonar systems that support long-range underwater detection through 2029.

17 April

Americas

M-tron Industries has provided RF components to counter-drone programs.

Jodesz Gavilan

M-tron Secures $2.7M Order for Counter-Drone Radar Technologies

M-tron Industries has secured a $2.7-million production contract tied to a US defense counter-drone radar program.

17 April

Americas

Staff Writer With AFP

Cuba ‘Ready’ for Possible US Attack: President

Cuban President Diaz-Canel said his country was "ready" for a possible US attack following months of mounting pressure from President Trump.

17 April

Middle East

Iranian worshippers hold national flags and participate in Tehran's Friday prayers at Imam Khomeini Grand Mosque in Tehran, Iran, on March 6, 2026.

Staff Writer With AFP

Iran ‘Cautiously Optimistic’ About Peace Talks With US

Tehran is "cautiously optimistic" about its negotiations on ending hostilities with the US, the Iranian ambassador to the UN said on Thursday, expressing hope for a "meaningful outcome."

17 April

Middle East

US President Donald Trump speaks to members of the media on the South Lawn of the White House before boarding Marine One for a trip to Florida in Washington, D.C., on March 20, 2026.

Staff Writer With AFP

Trump Says Israel, Lebanon Agree to 10-Day Ceasefire

Trump announced that Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a 10-day ceasefire starting on Thursday, though there was no indication if Iran-backed Hezbollah was on board.

16 April

Americas