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EHang unveils VT35 pilotless long‑range eVTOL for intercity routes

EHang unveiled the VT35, a next‑generation long‑range pilotless eVTOL designed for commercial intercity routes. The design builds on the certification pedigree and technical foundations of its EH216‑S platform as the company pursues scalable unmanned regional transport services.

2025-10-13T01:25:34.573363-07:00

Wall Street Journal

Canada and Denmark move forward on F-35 buys — Canada commits to 16; Denmark orders 16 more and funds Arctic defence

2025-10-10T10:33:00.810725-07:00

Reuters

Multiple drone sightings force overnight closure of Munich Airport; dozens of flights grounded and ~3,000 passengers stranded

2025-10-02T18:13:55.693135-07:00

Reuters

Up to 25 hot-air balloons carrying smuggled cigarettes force hours-long closure of Vilnius Airport

2025-10-04T16:44:41.487568-07:00

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AeroTime

EHang unveils VT35 pilotless long‑range eVTOL for intercity routes EHang unveiled the VT35, a next‑generation long‑range pilotless eVTOL designed for commercial intercity routes. The design builds on the certification pedigree and technical foundations of its EH216‑S platform as the company pursues scalable unmanned regional transport services.

2025-10-13T01:25:34.573363-07:00

EHang unveils VT35 pilotless long‑range eVTOL for intercity routes

The War Zone

Kratos closes on final XQ-58 Valkyrie variants as USMC testing continues, eyes USAF CCA second increment Kratos says it is close to producing “a couple” of final XQ‑58 Valkyrie variants while U.S. Marine Corps flight testing advances, positioning the attritable unmanned jet for near-term acquisition by the Marines and enabling Kratos to pursue the USAF’s Collaborative Combat Aircraft second-increment effort.

2025-10-11T21:31:38.510397-07:00

Kratos closes on final XQ-58 Valkyrie variants as USMC testing continues, eyes USAF CCA second increment

The War Zone

Northrop advances design to air‑launch Lumberjack from Kratos' XQ‑58 Valkyrie at AUSA 2025 At AUSA 2025 Northrop Grumman revealed detailed design work to enable air‑launch of its Lumberjack loitering one‑way attack drone from Kratos' stealthy XQ‑58 Valkyrie unmanned aircraft. The integration pairs a small strike munition with a low‑observable 'mothership' to extend reach and operational flexibility.

2025-10-11T21:31:28.601392-07:00

Northrop advances design to air‑launch Lumberjack from Kratos' XQ‑58 Valkyrie at AUSA 2025

Aviation Week

Boeing unveils CxR — a large, high‑speed VTOL UAS concept for the U.S. Army Boeing has introduced the CxR, a large, high‑speed vertical take‑off‑and‑landing uncrewed aircraft system pitched to the U.S. Army. The concept puts Boeing squarely into the growing competition for heavy VTOL UAS platforms intended for contested and expeditionary operations.

2025-10-10T17:10:35.217099-07:00

Boeing unveils CxR — a large, high‑speed VTOL UAS concept for the U.S. Army

The War Zone

China deploys GJ‑11 'Sharp Sword' stealth UCAVs to western airbase, signaling move toward operational status Images show GJ‑11 'Sharp Sword' stealth UCAVs at a base in western China, a sign the platform is moving from testing toward frontline service. The deployment indicates the type may soon be integrated into PLA operations for strike, ISR and manned–unmanned teaming.

2025-10-10T10:52:31.608080-07:00

China deploys GJ‑11 'Sharp Sword' stealth UCAVs to western airbase, signaling move toward operational status

Aviation Week

Italy allocates €600M through 2030 to buy new maritime patrol aircraft and drones Italy has set aside nearly €600 million (~$697 million) through 2030 to launch procurement of a new maritime patrol aircraft and accompanying drones, initiating a funded programme to refresh its maritime surveillance and ISR capabilities. The budget will define acquisition timelines and platform choices through the decade.

2025-10-10T10:48:16.587510-07:00

Italy allocates €600M through 2030 to buy new maritime patrol aircraft and drones

Wall Street Journal

Canada and Denmark move forward on F-35 buys — Canada commits to 16; Denmark orders 16 more and funds Arctic defence Canada has committed to taking an initial batch of 16 Lockheed Martin F-35A fighters after a political impasse, while Denmark agreed to purchase 16 additional F-35s — growing its fleet to 43 — and to invest 27.4 billion kroner in Arctic and North Atlantic defence infrastructure.

2025-10-10T10:33:00.810725-07:00

Canada and Denmark move forward on F-35 buys — Canada commits to 16; Denmark orders 16 more and funds Arctic defence

DefenseNews.com

Anduril to integrate Spark Radar on General Dynamics Land Systems platforms Anduril will integrate its Spark Radar onto General Dynamics Land Systems platforms. The integration pairs Anduril's radar capability with GDLS platforms, expanding deployment paths for Anduril sensors within land-focused defense systems and indicating closer collaboration between a defense tech firm and a legacy prime.

2025-10-10T06:17:01.819876-07:00

Anduril to integrate Spark Radar on General Dynamics Land Systems platforms

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