Drones and advanced air mobility
Our aviation industry coverage grouped into 9 sections, including Part 108 and beyond visual line of sight, Remote ID and Part 107 waivers and exemptions
Taiwan Air Force Completes T-5 Brave Eagle Trainer Fleet
Taiwan's Aerospace Industrial Development Corp. Delivered the final two T-5 Brave Eagle advanced jet trainers to the Republic of China Air Force on
RAF Hawk T2 Crashes Near Anglesey Base After Takeoff
An RAF Hawk T2 advanced jet trainer crashed shortly after takeoff from RAF Valley on September 23, 2026. Both pilots ejected safely and sustained...
BAE Systems reveals lightweight Shadow EW
BAE Systems has unveiled a family of electronic warfare payloads weighing around 3 kilograms, designed for small aircraft and drones.
UK's F-35 Fleet Faces Cuts, Shifts to Drone-Carrier Strategy
The UK's plan for 138 F-35 jets is widely seen as dead, with a revised target of 75 by 2033. High costs and US reliability concerns are driving a...
ASELSAN tests electronic warfare pods on Bayraktar TB2
Turkish defense firm ASELSAN demonstrated three of its airborne electronic warfare and radar pods on Bayraktar TB2 drones.
US imposes 100% tariffs on imported drones
The United States has begun enforcing tariffs of up to 100% on imported drones and critical parts, following a presidential proclamation.
US Navy E-2D Block II upgrade advances
The US Navy's E-2D Advanced Hawkeye Block II upgrade passed its critical design review in August 2026. The $1.19 billion program aims to make the...
Turkish Aerospace Hürjet production aircraft
The first production Hürjet advanced jet trainer for the Turkish Air Force completed its maiden flight on August 30, 2026, starting flight tests.
TSA's $800K CT Scanners May Slow PreCheck
The TSA is rolling out advanced CT 3D scanners for carry-on bags, but their slower processing and high cost mean they are not being prioritized for
US military laser destroys three cartel
The US military used an Army Multipurpose High Energy Laser to shoot down three cartel-linked drones over Texas on August 25-26, 2026.
South Korean naval drone test fails
Two domestically produced attack drones crashed seconds after launch from a South Korean Navy ship due to a defective launcher door.
India launches $10.5B tender for 60 medium transport aircraft, pitting C-130J against C-390
India's Ministry of Defence has issued a request for proposals for 60 medium transport aircraft, valued at approximately $10.5 billion, with Lockheed...
Russia's Jet-Powered Drones Test Ukraine's Low-Cost Interceptor Defenses
Russia's increasing use of jet-powered drones is pushing Ukraine to adapt its air defense systems, with the country's military and manufacturers...