China’s Massive Drone Swarm Mothership “Jiutian” Takes Flight
While reports have identified the Jiutian as a “general-purpose drone,” concepts have shown it releasing drone swarms with a range of surface and maritime strike munitions. A massive drone-carrying mothership…
U.S. Air Force Inactivates A-10 Test Detachment
The 40th Flight Test Squadron’s Detachment 1, which executed A-10 developmental test operations, was officially inactivated as result of the jet’s ongoing divestment. The U.S. Air Force has announced the…
U.S. Navy Awards BAE Systems APKWS Contract Worth Up To $1.7 Billion
BAE Systems has received an initial order for 11,000 laser-guidance kits worth $322 million, with a maximum contract value of $1.7 billion, to equip the U.S. military and partners. BAE…
B-52 Upgraded with AESA Radar Arrives at Edwards AFB
The B-52H received the AN/APQ-188 AESA radar at Boeing’s San Antonio facility and has now arrived at Edwards AFB for the ground and flight testing planned throughout 2026. The U.S.…
Boeing’s MQ-25 First Flight Delayed to 2026
The Navy confirms Boeing’s MQ-25 will not fly in 2025 as expected, shifting the pivotal test to early 2026 while ground checks and certification continue. The first flight of the…
Anduril UK Partners with GKN Aerospace for Apache Loyal Wingman Project
Anduril UK will work with GKN Aerospace on a proposal for Project NYX, the development of a new UAV designed to work in tandem with AH-64E Apache helicopters. Project NYX,…
