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Latvia detects drone in airspace, activates NATO fighter jets to counter the threat

Latvia’s armed forces said at least one drone entered the country’s airspace, prompting activation of NATO fighter jets to engage the suspected threat. The incident follows a pattern of similar Baltic security events, underscoring persistent unmanned-airspace risks in the region.

2026-05-21T03:13:55.800829-07:00

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Lithuanian swarm-software firm targets Series A amid NATO-focused investor push and 10x backlog growth

2026-05-21T02:05:47.884802-07:00

Aviation Week

Jet Aviation adds automated drone + AI exterior aircraft inspections for U.S. customers, extending a 2023 Basel deployment

2026-05-20T04:40:56.464475-07:00

FlightGlobal

Shield AI selected Hivemind to pilot LUCAS one-way attack drones with collaborative swarm autonomy

2026-05-20T08:54:31.817627-07:00

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Latvia detects drone in airspace, activates NATO fighter jets to counter the threat Latvia’s armed forces said at least one drone entered the country’s airspace, prompting activation of NATO fighter jets to engage the suspected threat. The incident follows a pattern of similar Baltic security events, underscoring persistent unmanned-airspace risks in the region.

2026-05-21T03:13:55.800829-07:00

Latvia detects drone in airspace, activates NATO fighter jets to counter the threat

SpaceWatch Global

Lithuanian swarm-software firm targets Series A amid NATO-focused investor push and 10x backlog growth Lithuania’s unmanned defense systems specialist, led by CEO Vytenis Buzas, is pursuing a Series A as its backlog reaches “10 times” growth. The company says it aims for a fifteenfold revenue jump this year and is limiting investor outreach to NATO and European capitals.

2026-05-21T02:05:47.884802-07:00

Lithuanian swarm-software firm targets Series A amid NATO-focused investor push and 10x backlog growth

FlightGlobal

DRDO completes final trials for ULPGM‑V3: drone-launched precision guided missile in dual air‑to‑ground and air‑to‑air modes India’s DRDO has completed final configuration development trials for the Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Launched Precision Guided Missile (ULPGM)‑V3 at the NOAR range near Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh. The missile was validated in both air‑to‑ground and air‑to‑air combat roles, with trials described as confirming readiness for anti‑tank and air‑combat use.

2026-05-20T20:24:35.498414-07:00

DRDO completes final trials for ULPGM‑V3: drone-launched precision guided missile in dual air‑to‑ground and air‑to‑air modes

FlightGlobal

Shield AI selected Hivemind to pilot LUCAS one-way attack drones with collaborative swarm autonomy Shield AI says the Defense Department selected its Hivemind agentic AI software to serve as the autonomy “pilot” for LUCAS Kamikaze one-way drones. The test demonstration later this year targets swarming 10 or more munitions operating collaboratively under the LUCAS program.

2026-05-20T08:54:31.817627-07:00

Shield AI selected Hivemind to pilot LUCAS one-way attack drones with collaborative swarm autonomy

Aviation Week

Jet Aviation adds automated drone + AI exterior aircraft inspections for U.S. customers, extending a 2023 Basel deployment Jet Aviation has launched a service in the U.S. that uses automated drones and artificial intelligence to inspect aircraft exteriors for customers, building on a technology partnership started in 2023. The capability first rolled out from its Basel, Switzerland headquarters in 2023 and is now being extended across its global footprint.

2026-05-20T04:40:56.464475-07:00

Jet Aviation adds automated drone + AI exterior aircraft inspections for U.S. customers, extending a 2023 Basel deployment

Reuters

Lithuania issues “air danger” alerts as NATO jets intercept Vilnius-area drone incursion; leaders shelter in bunkers Lithuania and Latvia activated mobile air-danger warnings in eastern districts after radar detected drone tracks, escalating into a Vilnius-area airspace incursion. NATO jets were scrambled to intercept; residents were urged to seek immediate shelter, while Lithuania’s president and prime minister were rushed to underground bunkers as air-traffic measures tightened.

2026-05-20T00:57:04.680020-07:00

Lithuania issues “air danger” alerts as NATO jets intercept Vilnius-area drone incursion; leaders shelter in bunkers

FlightGlobal

Northrop’s YFQ-48A Talon Blue completes first taxi test in Mojave; Crane supplies brake control system Northrop Grumman’s YFQ-48A “Talon Blue” collaborative combat aircraft prototype conducted its first taxi test on May 14 in Mojave, California. Crane Aerospace and Electronics supplied the brake control system, and Northrop was also named a preferred provider under the US Department of Defense’s Drone Dominance effort.

2026-05-20T00:25:17.979038-07:00

Northrop’s YFQ-48A Talon Blue completes first taxi test in Mojave; Crane supplies brake control system

FlightGlobal

U.S. Navy grants MQ-25A Stingray Milestone C approval, clearing unmanned tanker for LRIP After receiving Milestone C approval, the U.S. Navy has cleared Boeing’s MQ-25A Stingray uncrewed air-to-air refueler for Low-Rate Initial Production (LRIP). The decision follows the program’s move through milestone C, setting conditions to transition from engineering/flight-test activity toward early production for carrier air wings.

2026-05-19T21:55:46.814816-07:00

U.S. Navy grants MQ-25A Stingray Milestone C approval, clearing unmanned tanker for LRIP

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Latvia detects drone in airspace, activates NATO fighter jets to counter the threat

Lithuanian swarm-software firm targets Series A amid NATO-focused investor push and 10x backlog growth

Jet Aviation adds automated drone + AI exterior aircraft inspections for U.S. customers, extending a 2023 Basel deployment

Shield AI selected Hivemind to pilot LUCAS one-way attack drones with collaborative swarm autonomy

News Timeline