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Russia launches record 728 Shahed and decoy drones and 13 missiles at Ukraine overnight

Ukraine’s air force said Russian forces unleashed a record 728 Shahed loitering and decoy drones and 13 missiles overnight, eclipsing previous nightly barrages for the third time in two weeks. The unprecedented swarm tested Kyiv’s layered air defenses and underscored Moscow’s intensified drone campaign.

2025-07-09T01:19:30.462869-07:00

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Operation Airdrop Mobilizes Aircraft and Volunteers to Aid Texas Hill Country Flood Victims

2025-07-07T11:23:25.504527-07:00

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Ukrainian F-16 Downed and Pilot Killed in Massive Russian Drone-Missile Strike

2025-06-28T23:15:14.263691-07:00

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Baykar Completes Piaggio Aerospace Purchase, Plans Avanti Evo Relaunch and UAV Production

2025-06-30T16:09:09.387240-07:00

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Neta Elektronik Launches Maritime-Grade UAV Antenna to Sustain Data Links During Takeoff, Landing and Rough Seas Turkish electronics firm Neta Elektronik has developed a new antenna solution for unmanned aerial vehicles operating in maritime environments, ensuring robust data transmission even during takeoff, landing and rough sea conditions. The system bolsters link stability and throughput where conventional SATCOM systems typically falter over water.

2025-07-11T10:27:49.865968-07:00

Neta Elektronik Launches Maritime-Grade UAV Antenna to Sustain Data Links During Takeoff, Landing and Rough Seas

Unmanned Airspace

Helicus completes first commercial river-crossing logistics drone flight in Belgium Helicus has completed a commercial river-crossing logistics drone flight in Belgium, deploying a 3-metre, 52 kg uncrewed aircraft beyond visual line of sight to bridge two industrial sites across the river. The mission marks a milestone in autonomous cargo delivery by fixed-wing UAVs in urban environments.

2025-07-10T04:21:30.294215-07:00

Helicus completes first commercial river-crossing logistics drone flight in Belgium

AeroTime

Rafales, Reaper Drones and More: Full 2025 Bastille Day Flypast Lineup The 2025 Bastille Day parade on July 14 will feature a 45-aircraft projection over Paris, from Rafale fighters and Reaper UAVs to transport, refueling airlifters and naval helicopters. The cross-service formation highlights France’s operational range and the breadth of its defense aviation sector.

2025-07-09T20:06:26.985997-07:00

Rafales, Reaper Drones and More: Full 2025 Bastille Day Flypast Lineup

Reuters

Russia launches record 728 Shahed and decoy drones and 13 missiles at Ukraine overnight Ukraine’s air force said Russian forces unleashed a record 728 Shahed loitering and decoy drones and 13 missiles overnight, eclipsing previous nightly barrages for the third time in two weeks. The unprecedented swarm tested Kyiv’s layered air defenses and underscored Moscow’s intensified drone campaign.

2025-07-09T01:19:30.462869-07:00

Russia launches record 728 Shahed and decoy drones and 13 missiles at Ukraine overnight

Seeking Alpha

Volatus Aerospace delivers C$1.85 million tactical ISR drone package to NATO ally Volatus Aerospace has delivered a C$1.85 million package of lightweight tactical ISR drone systems to a NATO member country, fulfilling the contract at standard defense equipment margins. These unmanned platforms, equipped with thermal and visual sensors, enable all-weather, day/night short-range reconnaissance and rapid frontline deployment.

2025-07-07T23:55:04.507380-07:00

Volatus Aerospace delivers C$1.85 million tactical ISR drone package to NATO ally

Sky News

Drones Cede Airspace Over UK Category A Prisons, Sparking Inmate Escape Fears The HMP chief inspector of prisons warns that police and prison services have effectively ceded airspace over two Category A jails, heightening concerns that drones could smuggle contraband or even airlift inmates, posing a 'threat to national security.'

2025-07-07T16:59:31.385089-07:00

Drones Cede Airspace Over UK Category A Prisons, Sparking Inmate Escape Fears

Flying Magazine

Operation Airdrop Mobilizes Aircraft and Volunteers to Aid Texas Hill Country Flood Victims Aircraft and volunteer crews with Operation Airdrop are flying critical supplies, water and medical kits into Texas Hill Country communities cut off by deadly flooding, conducting daily missions from makeshift airstrips and navigating damaged infrastructure to reach isolated residents.

2025-07-07T11:23:25.504527-07:00

Operation Airdrop Mobilizes Aircraft and Volunteers to Aid Texas Hill Country Flood Victims

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Singapore plans 2025 MUM-T trials for H225M helicopters The Republic of Singapore Air Force plans 2025 manned-unmanned teaming trials, integrating its Airbus H225M medium-lift helicopters with unmanned aerial vehicles under joint control. The exercise will test onboard systems enabling helicopter crews to command UAVs in real time, advancing RSAF’s rotorcraft autonomy and mission flexibility.

2025-07-07T07:07:19.633098-07:00

Singapore plans 2025 MUM-T trials for H225M helicopters

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