The European Union’s SESAR Joint Undertaking (SESAR JU) has announced two open calls under its Digital European Sky (DES) research and innovation programme, within the
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Number of UAS operators registered in Spain increases by 27 percent in 2024
The Spanish Aviation Safety Agency (AESA) ended 2024 with the registration of a total of 119,712 operators of uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) in Spain, an
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Netherlands orders additional Patriot air defence system from Raytheon
Raytheon has been awarded a USD 529 million contract to supply the Netherlands with a Patriot® air and missile defence system fire unit and related
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US Navy adds C-UAS capability to combat ship
The US Navy’s Littoral Combat Ship Mission Modules programme office has successfully delivered counter-uncrewed aerial system (C-UAS) capabilities to the forward-deployed Freedom-variant littoral combat ship
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Anduril to build its Aresenal-1 manufacturing facility in Columbus, Ohio
Anduril has selected Columbus, Ohio as the location of Arsenal-1, its first hyperscale manufacturing facility. Anduril is investing nearly USD 1 billion of its own
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ARPAS-UK calls for new narrative over Gatwick 2018 incident
UK drone industry body ARPAS-UK, which advocates for responsible recreational and commercial drone use, is calling for a revision of the narrative surrounding the 2018
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NTSB report into Orlando drone accident finds multiple errors
The United States National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has released a preliminary report that details its findings from an investigation into the December 21, 2024
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Italian Army selects Rheinmetall’s Skynex air defence system
The Italian Army has ordered a Skynex air defence system from Rheinmetall. The EUR 73 million contract includes an option to supply three additional systems
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UK’s first vertical launch approved by Civil Aviation Authority
The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has granted the first ever vertical launch licence for a rocket heading to space from UK soil. Rocket Factory
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Australia’s CASA updates guide for remotely piloted operations
The Civil Aviation Safety Authority of Australia (CASA) has released and updated the Part 101 Plain English guide for Micro and Excluded Remotely Piloted Aircraft
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