BRITAIN’S longest-running aircraft factory has built it all – from Spitfires and Seafire planes to the Sea King, Lynx and Merlin helicopters. Continue reading
Anduril Fury Makes Overseas Debut at Avalon
One of the aircraft competing to be the US Air Force’s (USAF’s) first-ever uncrewed fighter jet is making its overseas debut at the 2025 Avalon air show. American defence start-up Anduril has brought a full-scale model of its Fury design to Australia, with an eye toward future business opportunities. Continue reading
Russian Su-24 Bomber Destroyed by Chinese FH-95 Drone Attack
On a recent Friday in Omdurman, a city just across the Nile River from Sudan’s capital, Khartoum, the Rapid Support Forces [RSF], a paramilitary group locked in a brutal civil war, claimed a significant strike against the Sudanese Armed Forces [SAF]. Continue reading
UK and US Launch Counter-Drone Project ‘VANAHEIM’
The British and United States Armies have launched Project VANAHEIM, an initiative aimed at improving Counter-Uncrewed Air Systems (C-UAS) operations, with a focus on detecting, tracking, identifying, and neutralising Class 1 Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) threats, according to a Preliminary Market Engagement Notice published by the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) on 21 March 2025. Continue reading
China Certifies First Unmanned Helicopter
The TD550D coaxial unmanned helicopter system has received its type certificate from the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC), the first of its kind to have obtained such certification in China, its developer said last week. Continue reading
Intelligent Energy Safety Insight Paves the Way for Hydrogen Flights in the UK
A new partnership between fuel cell pioneer Intelligent Energy (IE) and the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) is bringing the promise of zero-emission hydrogen-powered flights in the UK a step closer. Continue reading
Chaotic Drone Arsenal Gives Ukraine Tactical Surprise Advantage
Ukraine’s drone manufacturing landscape resembles a “chaotic arsenal” like a “spilled toolbox,” with hundreds of manufacturers producing various drone types domestically. This distributed production model creates both advantages and challenges for Ukrainian forces fighting against Russia’s invasion. Continue reading
International Drone Show Expands to Highlight Use of Drones in Security and Defence
The International Drone Show, Northern Europe’s largest UAS industry event, returns to HCA Airport in Odense, Denmark, with an expanded program and a strong lineup of international speakers. This year’s conference will focus on Defense, Security & the Arctic, Advanced Air Mobility, Integrated Airspace, and Industry Use Cases & New Technologies. Continue reading