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Air Force CCA wingman drone tracks target during live AMRAAM shot

In a first-of-its-kind event, the US Air Force fired a live shot involving an AMRAAM from a CCA wingman drone concept, with the aircraft’s system tracking the target. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Kenneth Wilsbach said the missile “was tracking the target,” underscoring the drone’s role in the engagement.

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2026-07-15T08:17:03.882731-07:00

AeroTime

Northrop’s NATO Triton push and UAV payload chain showcases highlight Farnborough 2026’s defense-and-production focus

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2026-07-15T00:58:54.619213-07:00

CNBC

Zipline hires ex-Tesla, Uber Eats and Waymo executives to scale US drone delivery

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2026-07-14T11:59:00.426990-07:00

The Air Current

FAA sends long-delayed beyond visual line of sight drone rule to White House for review

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2026-07-13T11:25:34.559885-07:00

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Air Force CCA wingman drone tracks target during live AMRAAM shot In a first-of-its-kind event, the US Air Force fired a live shot involving an AMRAAM from a CCA wingman drone concept, with the aircraft’s system tracking the target. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Kenneth Wilsbach said the missile “was tracking the target,” underscoring the drone’s role in the engagement.

2026-07-15T08:17:03.882731-07:00

Air Force CCA wingman drone tracks target during live AMRAAM shot

AeroTime

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Northrop’s NATO Triton push and UAV payload chain showcases highlight Farnborough 2026’s defense-and-production focus At the 2026 NATO Summit Defense Industry Forum, Northrop Grumman signed an MOU tied to NATO’s LOI for MQ-4C Triton procurement. Ahead of Farnborough International Airshow (July 20–22), industry messaging spotlights production capacity rather than new orders, alongside AAM eVTOL demos and UAV ISR/electronic-warfare/strike payload displays including ASELSAN’s.

2026-07-15T00:58:54.619213-07:00

Northrop’s NATO Triton push and UAV payload chain showcases highlight Farnborough 2026’s defense-and-production focus

CNBC

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Zipline hires ex-Tesla, Uber Eats and Waymo executives to scale US drone delivery Zipline is expanding its U.S. drone-delivery operations and bringing in former Tesla, Uber Eats and Waymo executives as it builds out the organization to scale into new markets. The hires signal a push to accelerate “mainstream” drone deliveries beyond pilots and into wider deployment.

2026-07-14T11:59:00.426990-07:00

Zipline hires ex-Tesla, Uber Eats and Waymo executives to scale US drone delivery

eVTOL Insights

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Venetz Aerospace wins UK CAA Part 21J DOA for electric motors and propellers for both UAS and crewed aircraft Venetz Aerospace, a UK electric propulsion designer for unmanned aircraft systems, says it has received Part 21J Design Organisation Approval from the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) covering electric motors and propellers. The approval extends to applications across both uncrewed and crewed aircraft use cases.

2026-07-13T12:44:29.063017-07:00

Venetz Aerospace wins UK CAA Part 21J DOA for electric motors and propellers for both UAS and crewed aircraft

The War Zone

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Army replaces turboprop surveillance fleet at Fort Hood with jets and drones for expanded aerial reconnaissance The U.S. Army’s aerial reconnaissance forces are entering a “watershed moment” as the service moves away from a turboprop surveillance aircraft fleet at Fort Hood. The base is expected to become a dedicated aerial intelligence hub with an emphasis on new jets and drone-enabled reconnaissance.

2026-07-13T11:45:34.433833-07:00

Army replaces turboprop surveillance fleet at Fort Hood with jets and drones for expanded aerial reconnaissance

The Air Current

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FAA sends long-delayed beyond visual line of sight drone rule to White House for review The FAA is nearing completion of its long-delayed framework for beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) drone operations, with the proposed rule package sent to the White House office for review. The step moves BVLOS authorizations closer to formal implementation after years of delays.

2026-07-13T11:25:34.559885-07:00

FAA sends long-delayed beyond visual line of sight drone rule to White House for review

Air Data News

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Riyadh Air and Boeing/Airbus widebody talks meet Farnborough defense push: MQ-28 Ghost Bat debut, MQ-25A Stingray test progress, Riyadh Air is in talks to secure additional widebody aircraft from both Airbus and Boeing after its long-awaited start to operations. At Farnborough, Boeing is returning with a more confident stance after 2024’s Alaska 737 fallout, while highlighting a 777X cabin section, its Cascade sustainability model, and defense offerings—MQ-28 Ghost Bat’s European debut and MQ-25A Stingray resuming testing with a second flight.

2026-07-13T03:13:46.205743-07:00

Riyadh Air and Boeing/Airbus widebody talks meet Farnborough defense push: MQ-28 Ghost Bat debut, MQ-25A Stingray test progress,

DefenseNews.com

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Drone-hunting and counter-UAS scale-up: UK-backed low-cost interceptors, SkyValor at US southern border, and Russia’s A-50U/Su-5 The UK MoD has awarded GBP 3.16 million to three suppliers to develop low-cost drone interceptors under LCADE, while CACI’s SkyValor C-UAS is set for deployment at the US southern border. On the battlefield, Russia is reportedly using A-50U AWACS and Su-57 fighters to hunt Ukrainian kamikaze drones amid pressure on ground air defenses.

2026-07-13T01:58:52.441116-07:00

Drone-hunting and counter-UAS scale-up: UK-backed low-cost interceptors, SkyValor at US southern border, and Russia’s A-50U/Su-5

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