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Garuda Technologies orders up to 18 Airbus Flexrotor UAS to expand leasing portfolio

Airbus Helicopters has signed a contract with Garuda Technologies for delivery of up to 18 Flexrotor uncrewed aerial systems. Garuda will add the rotary‑wing UAS to its leasing portfolio to support infrastructure inspection, law enforcement, wildfire and environmental monitoring, and emergency‑response operations in North America.

2026-03-10T09:48:45.020936-07:00

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Robinson launches Robinson Unmanned and unveils R66 'TurbineTruck' autonomous cargo helicopter

2026-03-10T08:08:24.354332-07:00

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Israel conducts wide strikes on Iran as U.S. reports four dead; CENTCOM signals large force posture

2026-03-10T08:12:26.477296-07:00

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Sikorsky restarts S-92A+ production as it accelerates HEX, unmanned and autonomous demonstrators for 2026

2026-03-10T04:18:15.855188-07:00

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Garuda Technologies orders up to 18 Airbus Flexrotor UAS to expand leasing portfolio Airbus Helicopters has signed a contract with Garuda Technologies for delivery of up to 18 Flexrotor uncrewed aerial systems. Garuda will add the rotary‑wing UAS to its leasing portfolio to support infrastructure inspection, law enforcement, wildfire and environmental monitoring, and emergency‑response operations in North America.

2026-03-10T09:48:45.020936-07:00

Garuda Technologies orders up to 18 Airbus Flexrotor UAS to expand leasing portfolio

New York Times

Israel conducts wide strikes on Iran as U.S. reports four dead; CENTCOM signals large force posture Israel carried out extensive strikes on Iranian targets while U.S. Central Command confirmed four U.S. soldiers were killed by an Iranian drone. CENTCOM said more than 50,000 troops, about 200 combat aircraft, two aircraft carriers and bombers are participating in the operations.

2026-03-10T08:12:26.477296-07:00

Israel conducts wide strikes on Iran as U.S. reports four dead; CENTCOM signals large force posture

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Robinson launches Robinson Unmanned and unveils R66 'TurbineTruck' autonomous cargo helicopter Robinson Helicopter has launched Robinson Unmanned, a business unit spanning small coaxial UAVs to heavy‑lift uncrewed helicopters, and unveiled the TurbineTruck — an autonomous R66 cargo variant using Sikorsky's Matrix flight‑control system with a 680 kg (1,500 lb) payload. Robinson and Ascent will scale autonomous rotorcraft across payload classes.

2026-03-10T08:08:24.354332-07:00

Robinson launches Robinson Unmanned and unveils R66 'TurbineTruck' autonomous cargo helicopter

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Sikorsky restarts S-92A+ production as it accelerates HEX, unmanned and autonomous demonstrators for 2026 Sikorsky has begun production of the updated S-92A+ heavy helicopter at its Stratford and Owego facilities, with the first batch bound for a head‑of‑state transport customer and further government and offshore sales expected. Simultaneously the firm is ground‑testing a HEX hybrid‑electric tiltwing powertrain and advancing autonomous Nomad 100 and unmanned U‑Hawk demonstrators targeting first flights in 2026.

2026-03-10T04:18:15.855188-07:00

Sikorsky restarts S-92A+ production as it accelerates HEX, unmanned and autonomous demonstrators for 2026

Reuters

Beta accelerates Alia MV250 military cargo drone; first flight moved up six months to this year Beta Technologies has accelerated development of its Alia MV250 military cargo drone by six months, moving the program's first flight to this year, CEO Kyle Clark told Reuters. The schedule push follows recent FAA grant support and advances Beta's defense logistics ambitions.

2026-03-09T15:03:23.098305-07:00

Beta accelerates Alia MV250 military cargo drone; first flight moved up six months to this year

Vertical Mag

Honeywell unveils HGuide i700 IMU for GNSS‑denied unmanned platforms Honeywell introduced the HGuide i700, a high‑accuracy inertial measurement unit (IMU) built to provide precise navigation for unmanned aerial and ground platforms operating in GNSS‑denied environments. The unit is aimed at preserving autonomy and mission continuity where GPS is unavailable or jammed.

2026-03-09T12:08:15.811222-07:00

Honeywell unveils HGuide i700 IMU for GNSS‑denied unmanned platforms

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DARPA designates Bell SPRINT demonstrator X-76 after CDR; build to start ahead of 2028 flight Bell’s SPRINT demonstrator completed its critical design review and received DARPA’s X‑plane designation X‑76, clearing construction of a fold‑away rotor, runway‑independent demonstrator that DARPA aims to fly in early 2028. The crewed/uncrewed concept targets ~400‑kt high‑speed VTOL performance and will explore folding‑rotor transitions and autonomous operation modes.

2026-03-09T12:08:14.909704-07:00

DARPA designates Bell SPRINT demonstrator X-76 after CDR; build to start ahead of 2028 flight

politico.eu

Turkey considers deploying F-16s to Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus after drone attack Ankara is evaluating deploying F-16 fighter jets to the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus to bolster security after a recent drone attack on the island. The move, reported by TRT Haber and Turkish defence sources, has heightened regional tensions and drawn international attention and offers of assistance.

2026-03-07T07:37:58.044813-08:00

Turkey considers deploying F-16s to Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus after drone attack

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Garuda Technologies orders up to 18 Airbus Flexrotor UAS to expand leasing portfolio

Robinson launches Robinson Unmanned and unveils R66 'TurbineTruck' autonomous cargo helicopter

Israel conducts wide strikes on Iran as U.S. reports four dead; CENTCOM signals large force posture

Sikorsky restarts S-92A+ production as it accelerates HEX, unmanned and autonomous demonstrators for 2026

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