Unmanned aircraft and drone news
Armed forces bill introduces new powers to counter uncrewed aerial threats
30 April 2026 @ 12:16 pm
The armed forces bill grants senior military and civil service personnel the power to authorise equipment that prevents the use of uncrewed devices, such as drones, from committing offences in or around defence areas
FLUX GmbH Releases Whitepaper on Precision Position Feedback for Aiming and Tracking Systems in Defense Applications
30 April 2026 @ 11:25 am
FLUX GmbH (FLUX), a high-precision encoder company, has today announced the release of a new technical
Online Oceans Raises £4 Million to Scale Autonomous Surface Fleets for Defence and Maritime Security
30 April 2026 @ 11:18 am
Backed by Seraphim Space, Peter Rive, Frank Thieser and Florian Seibel, the UK company is
Strong Partnership for Aviation: Knuerr, Voxtronic and IHSE present Integrated Control Room Solutions at Airspace World
29 April 2026 @ 7:33 pm
At this year’s Airspace World, Knuerr, Voxtronic, and IHSE will jointly present a fully integrated
Beyond Visual Line of Sight: Shaping the UK Unmanned Aircraft Infrastructure
29 April 2026 @ 7:05 pm
As the unmanned aircraft sector rapidly expands, the Civil Aviation Authority is laying the groundwork for safe Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) operations. Explore the comprehensive framework behind the UK SORA C2 link policy concept, covering telecoms standards, cybersecurity, and the future of 4G/5G drone connectivity.
H55 Successfully Completes System Safety Function Verification Testing of Integrated Energy Storage System
29 April 2026 @ 6:51 pm
H55 has successfully completed its System Safety Function Verification Testing, a major milestone in certifying its integrated Energy Storage System (ESS). By validating critical safety functions and subsystem coordination under real operating conditions, H55 demonstrates its readiness for large-scale industrialization. Developed in alignment with EASA standards, this aerospace-grade technology marks a significant step forward in de-risking the path toward certified, zero-emission electric flight.
Rolls-Royce powers unmanned U.S. Navy MQ-25A to successful first flight
28 April 2026 @ 8:39 pm
Rolls-Royce (LSE: RR., ADR: RYCEY) powered the first flight of the U.S. Navy MQ-25A Stingray™
Skyways – Senior Flight Test Engineer
28 April 2026 @ 8:36 pm
Skyways designs, builds, and operates fully autonomous long-range cargo aircraft. We have been flying real
Sikorsky and Robinson Unmanned Secure U.S. Marine Corps Contract for Autonomous Aerial Logistics Program
28 April 2026 @ 8:26 pm
The United States Marine Corps awarded a $15.5 million contract to Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin
Bridging Civil and Military Innovation: New Funding for Autonomous Aviation
28 April 2026 @ 8:22 pm
Innovate UK is seeking applications for a new competition focused on dual-use aviation technologies, supporting projects that bridge the gap between civil and military applications. Grants between £300,000 and £1.25 million are available for high-growth companies developing UAS, eVTOLs, eCTOLs, and autonomous systems. Projects must demonstrate a clear pathway to commercialisation and involve a UK customer or operator partner. Applications open May 5th, 2026