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UK issues lost-contact code for UAS operations

The UK has issued a lost-contact code for uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS), establishing standard procedures for operators and air traffic services to follow when communications with a drone are lost. The measure is intended to improve safety and operational clarity for UAS integrating into controlled airspace.

2026-03-28T17:15:28.844435-07:00

European Spaceflight

CNES issues call for proposals for drone-swarm surveillance of Guiana Space Centre launch operations

2026-03-27T07:46:06.558427-07:00

AeroTime

WindShape opens commercial indoor drone test facility at Skyway Range (Osage Nation, Oklahoma)

2026-03-27T07:35:05.603285-07:00

FlightGlobal

U.S. Army launches A700 UAS from AH-64E Apache after six‑month rapid integration

2026-03-27T07:46:05.970680-07:00

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UK issues lost-contact code for UAS operations The UK has issued a lost-contact code for uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS), establishing standard procedures for operators and air traffic services to follow when communications with a drone are lost. The measure is intended to improve safety and operational clarity for UAS integrating into controlled airspace.

2026-03-28T17:15:28.844435-07:00

UK issues lost-contact code for UAS operations

European Spaceflight

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CNES issues call for proposals for drone-swarm surveillance of Guiana Space Centre launch operations CNES has issued a call for proposals to develop a drone system for the Guiana Space Centre to provide base perimeter surveillance and real‑time monitoring of launch operations. The requirement seeks platforms and sensors capable of persistent situational awareness to support range safety and operational oversight.

2026-03-27T07:46:06.558427-07:00

CNES issues call for proposals for drone-swarm surveillance of Guiana Space Centre launch operations

FlightGlobal

U.S. Army launches A700 UAS from AH-64E Apache after six‑month rapid integration Late February at Yuma Proving Ground, the U.S. Army launched an A700 unmanned aircraft from an AH‑64E Apache in flight, validating a six‑month rapid integration under its 'launched effects' initiative. The trial demonstrated expanded ISR and strike reach while keeping crewed platforms at greater standoff.

2026-03-27T07:46:05.970680-07:00

U.S. Army launches A700 UAS from AH-64E Apache after six‑month rapid integration

AeroTime

WindShape opens commercial indoor drone test facility at Skyway Range (Osage Nation, Oklahoma) Swiss firm WindShape has opened a pioneering commercial indoor drone testing facility at Skyway Range on the Osage Nation Reservation in Oklahoma. The facility establishes a dedicated indoor venue for commercial drone testing and demonstrations for developers, operators and vendors.

2026-03-27T07:35:05.603285-07:00

WindShape opens commercial indoor drone test facility at Skyway Range (Osage Nation, Oklahoma)

FlightGlobal

Tekever flies AR3 Evo UAS with Quadsat SpectraLoc electronic‑warfare payload for Ukraine Tekever conducted a first flight of its AR3 Evo UAS carrying Quadsat’s SpectraLoc electronic‑warfare payload — delivered for operational use by Ukrainian forces — in a trial announced 26 March. The sortie validates integrating EW kit onto small tactical drones for frontline missions.

2026-03-27T02:35:14.425347-07:00

Tekever flies AR3 Evo UAS with Quadsat SpectraLoc electronic‑warfare payload for Ukraine

Reuters

China deploys jets-turned-attack drones to six bases near Taiwan Strait, Mitchell report A Mitchell Institute report says China has stationed obsolete supersonic fighters converted into one-way attack drones at six air bases close to the Taiwan Strait. The deployments repurpose legacy airframes into attritable strike assets positioned directly opposite Taiwan.

2026-03-26T23:10:59.801657-07:00

China deploys jets-turned-attack drones to six bases near Taiwan Strait, Mitchell report

Aviation Week

Near Earth Autonomy wins Navy contract to build GPS‑resilient maritime logistics drones for U.S. Marines Near Earth Autonomy has won a U.S. Navy contract to develop small uncrewed aerial systems for contested maritime logistics, advancing the U.S. Marine Corps' ability to fly uncrewed logistics missions. The systems are designed to operate in GPS‑denied and communications‑degraded environments, emphasising autonomy and resilience at sea.

2026-03-26T21:15:35.219168-07:00

Near Earth Autonomy wins Navy contract to build GPS‑resilient maritime logistics drones for U.S. Marines

AeroTime

Russian aviation blogger Pavel Koshkin’s ultralight reportedly shot down after being mistaken for a drone Media outlets report Russian aviation blogger Pavel Koshkin’s ultralight aircraft was reportedly shot down by Russian air-defence forces after being mistaken for an unmanned aerial vehicle, and Koshkin may have been killed. Details remain unconfirmed as authorities and independent sources seek verification.

2026-03-26T12:50:36.306461-07:00

Russian aviation blogger Pavel Koshkin’s ultralight reportedly shot down after being mistaken for a drone

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UK issues lost-contact code for UAS operations

CNES issues call for proposals for drone-swarm surveillance of Guiana Space Centre launch operations

WindShape opens commercial indoor drone test facility at Skyway Range (Osage Nation, Oklahoma)

U.S. Army launches A700 UAS from AH-64E Apache after six‑month rapid integration

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