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Baykar Kizilelma UCAV records claimed world‑first BVR air‑to‑air kill with Gökdoğan

Turkey’s Baykar Kizilelma UCAV on 29 November struck a jet‑powered target using a beyond‑visual‑range air‑to‑air missile (Gökdoğan) in a live test, the platform’s first BVR air‑to‑air engagement. The trial demonstrates air‑to‑air weapon integration on a jet‑powered UAS.

2025-11-30T20:42:49.786021-08:00

AINonline

UK tightens drone marketing rules — manufacturers and operators must adjust

2025-11-30T16:30:55.235416-08:00

AeroTime

AECC’s AEP20 turboprop targets low-cost replacement for piston engines in light aircraft and drones

2025-11-28T09:23:44.596486-08:00

eVTOL Insights

Vertilink completes New Zealand’s first medical drone delivery trial, demonstrates real‑time emergency response

2025-11-28T05:04:37.212681-08:00

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The War Zone

Russian Shahed/Geran loitering munitions recovered fitted with Soviet R-60 air-to-air missiles Ukrainian forces have recovered multiple Russian loitering strike drones — including Geran-2 and Shahed-136 variants — fitted with R-60 infrared-guided air-to-air missiles. The reuse of a Soviet AAM on kamikaze drones creates a new direct threat to intercepting aircraft and alters engagement tactics.

2025-12-01T12:02:23.219926-08:00

Russian Shahed/Geran loitering munitions recovered fitted with Soviet R-60 air-to-air missiles

DefenseNews.com

Danish and UK companies rush to buy counter‑drone tech after incursions expose detection-speed gap Danish and UK firms are fast‑tracking purchases of counter‑drone detection and mitigation systems after recent unauthorized drone incursions revealed critical gaps in detection speed, leaving security teams unable to classify or respond to threats in time — a shortfall that has disrupted airports and raised airspace safety concerns.

2025-12-01T07:00:14.928749-08:00

Danish and UK companies rush to buy counter‑drone tech after incursions expose detection-speed gap

Vertical Mag

Airvolve signs $20M deal to deliver 40 Airlift‑U500 autonomous hybrid‑electric tactical cargo VTOLs to India Airvolve has signed a $20 million contract to deliver 40 Airlift‑U500 autonomous hybrid‑electric VTOL tactical cargo aircraft to India for rapid tactical resupply and casualty evacuation. The Airlift‑U500 is optimized for autonomous operations in hard‑to‑reach, austere or contested environments, filling a niche in tactical logistics.

2025-12-01T05:57:18.493696-08:00

Airvolve signs $20M deal to deliver 40 Airlift‑U500 autonomous hybrid‑electric tactical cargo VTOLs to India

Vertical Mag

Ascent of the drones: UAS and air‑launched effects enter air mission commander training Tactical aviation has for the first time integrated uncrewed aircraft systems and air‑launched effects into the Air Mission Commander course, formalizing UAS and ALE roles in mission planning and command‑and‑control. The shift embeds teamed and expendable systems into tactical doctrine and training, accelerating operational adoption.

2025-12-01T05:57:18.213186-08:00

Ascent of the drones: UAS and air‑launched effects enter air mission commander training

FlightGlobal

Baykar Kizilelma UCAV records claimed world‑first BVR air‑to‑air kill with Gökdoğan Turkey’s Baykar Kizilelma UCAV on 29 November struck a jet‑powered target using a beyond‑visual‑range air‑to‑air missile (Gökdoğan) in a live test, the platform’s first BVR air‑to‑air engagement. The trial demonstrates air‑to‑air weapon integration on a jet‑powered UAS.

2025-11-30T20:42:49.786021-08:00

Baykar Kizilelma UCAV records claimed world‑first BVR air‑to‑air kill with Gökdoğan

AINonline

UK tightens drone marketing rules — manufacturers and operators must adjust The UK has tightened rules governing how drones are marketed. The change will directly affect manufacturers and operators, requiring adjustments to product positioning, compliance obligations and commercial go-to-market materials as companies align with updated regulatory expectations.

2025-11-30T16:30:55.235416-08:00

UK tightens drone marketing rules — manufacturers and operators must adjust

AeroTime

AECC’s AEP20 turboprop targets low-cost replacement for piston engines in light aircraft and drones Aero Engine Corp. of China (AECC) is developing the AEP20, a small turboprop engineered at its Hunan Aviation Powerplant Research Institute in Zhuzhou, to provide a lower-cost alternative to high-performance piston engines for light aircraft and drone applications. The program is drawing strong early domestic interest.

2025-11-28T09:23:44.596486-08:00

AECC’s AEP20 turboprop targets low-cost replacement for piston engines in light aircraft and drones

eVTOL Insights

Vertilink completes New Zealand’s first medical drone delivery trial, demonstrates real‑time emergency response Vertilink Advanced Air Mobility Group completed New Zealand’s first medical drone delivery trial, demonstrating the capability to deliver time‑critical medical supplies and to coordinate a real‑time emergency response. The trial validated operational concepts for drone medical logistics across varied terrain and health system interfaces.

2025-11-28T05:04:37.212681-08:00

Vertilink completes New Zealand’s first medical drone delivery trial, demonstrates real‑time emergency response

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