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Canada pledges CA$900M for drone and aerospace R&D; NRC orders Bombardier Global 6500 as defence testbed

Ottawa is investing CA$900 million into drone and aerospace technology, funding a Drone Innovation Centre and equipping the National Research Council with a Bombardier Global 6500 testbed to support defence research. The package aims to strengthen domestic supply chains and Arctic sovereignty through alignment with EU and Japanese partners.

2026-03-10T07:40:05.419405-07:00

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SYOS SA200 autonomous heavy‑lift helicopter completes maritime moving‑platform trials, cleared for serial production

2026-03-11T05:20:19.692217-07:00

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Robinson launches 'Robinson Unmanned' and unveils autonomous R66 'TurbineTruck' cargo variant with Sikorsky Matrix

2026-03-10T08:08:24.354332-07:00

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Airbus Helicopters to supply Garuda Technologies up to 18 Flexrotor UAS for global leasing

2026-03-10T09:48:45.020936-07:00

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SYOS SA200 autonomous heavy‑lift helicopter completes maritime moving‑platform trials, cleared for serial production SYOS Aerospace's SA200 uncrewed heavy‑lift helicopter, powered by the AAIMS autonomy stack, has completed five‑year development and endurance trials including fully autonomous moving‑platform take‑offs and landings. The company says the milestone clears the SA200 for serial production and positions it for maritime and expeditionary missions with a leading cost-to-capability ratio.

2026-03-11T05:20:19.692217-07:00

SYOS SA200 autonomous heavy‑lift helicopter completes maritime moving‑platform trials, cleared for serial production

AINonline

Regulators Split on Autonomy Definitions and Certification Paths, Verticon Panel Finds At Verticon regulators said they remain split on what constitutes 'autonomy' and on certification pathways for drones and autonomous aircraft, revealing divergent national approaches that threaten to complicate global harmonization, slow commercial deployment and force manufacturers to support multiple compliance tracks.

2026-03-10T14:04:08.259591-07:00

Regulators Split on Autonomy Definitions and Certification Paths, Verticon Panel Finds

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Airbus Helicopters to supply Garuda Technologies up to 18 Flexrotor UAS for global leasing Airbus Helicopters and Garuda Technologies signed a contract for delivery of up to 18 Flexrotor uncrewed aerial systems, with Garuda offering dry and wet-lease services to customers worldwide. The Flexrotor will support a broad spectrum of civil and parapublic missions, including infrastructure inspection.

2026-03-10T09:48:45.020936-07:00

Airbus Helicopters to supply Garuda Technologies up to 18 Flexrotor UAS for global leasing

New York Times

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CENTCOM details Operation Epic Fury: thousands of strikes, maritime campaign destroys Iranian mine‑laying boats CENTCOM says Operation Epic Fury — the U.S.-Israeli campaign launched Feb. 28 — struck more than 5,000 Iranian targets in its first 10 days, damaged or destroyed 50+ vessels and U.S. forces destroyed 16 mine‑laying boats near a key waterway. The Pentagon reports about 140 U.S. service members wounded and four killed.

2026-03-10T08:12:26.477296-07:00

CENTCOM details Operation Epic Fury: thousands of strikes, maritime campaign destroys Iranian mine‑laying boats

Vertical Mag

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Robinson launches 'Robinson Unmanned' and unveils autonomous R66 'TurbineTruck' cargo variant with Sikorsky Matrix Robinson Helicopter has launched Robinson Unmanned and unveiled the R66 TurbineTruck — an autonomous cargo variant of its R66 fitted with Sikorsky's Matrix flight‑control system. The uncrewed platform carries up to 680 kg (1,500 lb) and complements Robinson's new small coaxial UAV and heavy‑lift drone programmes under the new business unit.

2026-03-10T08:08:24.354332-07:00

Robinson launches 'Robinson Unmanned' and unveils autonomous R66 'TurbineTruck' cargo variant with Sikorsky Matrix

Wings

Canada pledges CA$900M for drone and aerospace R&D; NRC orders Bombardier Global 6500 as defence testbed Ottawa is investing CA$900 million into drone and aerospace technology, funding a Drone Innovation Centre and equipping the National Research Council with a Bombardier Global 6500 testbed to support defence research. The package aims to strengthen domestic supply chains and Arctic sovereignty through alignment with EU and Japanese partners.

2026-03-10T07:40:05.419405-07:00

Canada pledges CA$900M for drone and aerospace R&D; NRC orders Bombardier Global 6500 as defence testbed

FlightGlobal

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Sikorsky restarts S-92 as S-92A+ while accelerating unmanned, autonomous and hybrid-electric demonstrators Sikorsky has restarted S‑92 production as the S‑92A+, with assembly in Stratford and Owego and the first batch bound for a head‑of‑state customer. The company is simultaneously advancing unmanned and hybrid‑electric demonstrators — including a ground‑tested HEX tiltwing powertrain and autonomous Nomad and U‑Hawk projects slated for 2026.

2026-03-10T04:18:15.855188-07:00

Sikorsky restarts S-92 as S-92A+ while accelerating unmanned, autonomous and hybrid-electric demonstrators

Reuters

Beta accelerates Alia MV250 military cargo drone; first flight moved up six months to this year Beta Technologies has accelerated development of its Alia MV250 military cargo drone by six months, moving the program's first flight to this year, CEO Kyle Clark told Reuters. The schedule push follows recent FAA grant support and advances Beta's defense logistics ambitions.

2026-03-09T15:03:23.098305-07:00

Beta accelerates Alia MV250 military cargo drone; first flight moved up six months to this year

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Canada pledges CA$900M for drone and aerospace R&D; NRC orders Bombardier Global 6500 as defence testbed

SYOS SA200 autonomous heavy‑lift helicopter completes maritime moving‑platform trials, cleared for serial production

Robinson launches 'Robinson Unmanned' and unveils autonomous R66 'TurbineTruck' cargo variant with Sikorsky Matrix

Airbus Helicopters to supply Garuda Technologies up to 18 Flexrotor UAS for global leasing

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