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Terra Drone has developed an indigenous flight controller system called Terra DFC specifically for defense-use unmanned aircraft, with integration planned for the Japanese Ministry of Defense's general-purpose defense drone platform.
Dayton-based drone delivery startup Dexa has been selected to compete in TechCrunch's prestigious EliteTechCrunch Startup Battlefield 200 competition in 2026, showcasing its commercial UAS technology.
Simplesense and Digital Force Technologies received a $3.4 million contract to deploy an integrated counter-drone system using DFT's SeraphimOS sensor technology within U.S. Air Force installation resilience operations.
Boeing is working toward a new labor agreement with the SPEEA union to avert a strike while ramping up 737 Max production and advancing certification efforts on the Max 10 and 777X aircraft programs.
The Pentagon has issued new guidance enabling faster software updates to military munitions, potentially allowing multiple daily code deployments instead of updates every few months.
Air traffic controllers at Brussels South Charleroi Airport plan night-shift strikes from mid-September through October over disputed night-duty allowance compensation.
The National Championship Air Races are returning to Roswell, New Mexico, featuring Sport and Unlimited racing classes alongside five other divisions in this second iteration of the event.
Niagara District Airport in Ontario marks its 97th anniversary, having operated continuously as a regional aviation facility since its opening in September 1929.
The Air Force Association's 2026 Air, Space & Cyber Conference is underway, featuring displays of unmanned fighter jets and satellite scale models among other aerospace and defense technology exhibits.
Major airlines including Ryanair and Alaska Airlines are deploying AI systems to make autonomous operational decisions on crew scheduling, overbooking management, and contrail avoidance rather than merely providing predictions.
Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Wilsbach shared accounts of airmen responding to Iranian missile attacks on U.S. military bases, highlighting personnel performance during combat operations.
Flight duration varies due to multiple factors including jet stream effects, seasonal winds, air traffic control congestion, great-circle routing optimization, and deliberate schedule padding by carriers.
The U.S. Air Force has officially designated names for two Collaborative Combat Aircraft types: the FQ-42 will be called 'Vengeance' and the FQ-44 will be called 'Fury,' announced by Secretary of the Air Force Troy Meink.
The U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command seeks to deploy the Havoc Spear cruise missile—a 200-pound weapon with 400+ nautical mile range developed by Leidos—across multiple platform types following successful combat operations.
Saudi Arabia reportedly deployed a Chinese-made DF-15A ballistic missile in Yemen for the first time, marking a significant escalation in the use of its previously undisclosed missile arsenal.
Brisbane West Wellcamp Airport successfully demonstrated an environmentally sustainable alternative to traditional concrete using geopolymer binders on taxiways and aprons handling heavy cargo aircraft operations.
Air France is expanding its regional route network within Latin America, strengthening the airline's presence in the region.
Textron and Merlin have unveiled an autonomous, uncrewed variant of the SkyCourier transport aircraft, developed to meet rising military demand for unmanned cargo delivery capabilities in contested environments.
The U.S. Air Force is considering establishing a dedicated acquisition office to manage point-defense initiatives, reflecting increased focus on protecting airbases against drone and missile threats.
A Vega C rocket is scheduled to launch two European Earth observation satellites—FLEX and Copernicus-3C—from French Guiana, with live coverage available.
The U.S. Air Force plans to deploy over 500 semi-autonomous fighter drones called Collaborative Combat Aircraft and 500 low-cost reconnaissance/strike drones by 2032 as part of its modernization strategy.
SpaceX completed booster catch testing with Ship 42 at Starbase and moved the next integrated flight test to a targeted launch date of September 22.
The Air Force will establish a new dedicated career field within two years to focus on air base defense operations across its global installations.
Northern Air Cargo has appointed a permanent CEO following a challenging period and operational restructuring that resulted in a smaller company footprint.
A pilot reflects on early career lessons learned while banner-towing along the New Jersey coast, emphasizing foundational skills in aeronautical decision-making and precision flying.
The Government Accountability Office identified significant cost and schedule deficiencies in the FAA's accelerated air traffic control modernization program, citing missing lifecycle cost estimates and lack of integrated scheduling.
Swarm Aero has introduced the Gamera, a cost-effective unmanned aircraft system offering extended range and multi-mission adaptability as a potential alternative to higher-cost platforms like the MQ-9 Reaper.
Northrop Grumman has exited a partnership on the Navy's Undergraduate Jet Training System program, allowing Sierra Nevada Corporation to advance its Freedom trainer aircraft independently.
Maritime Launch Services and Isar Aerospace have finalized a statement of work for constructing a dedicated orbital launch complex at Spaceport Nova Scotia, moving the project from planning into execution phase.
The U.S. Air Force has increased its plans to procure at least 500 collaborative combat aircraft by 2032, alongside 500 new unmanned drones to replace the MQ-9 platform.