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UK MoD to begin Skyhammer counter-drone interceptor deliveries from Cambridge Aerospace to counter one-way attack drone threats

The UK Ministry of Defence has contracted Cambridge Aerospace to deliver Skyhammer counter-drone interceptor missiles and launchers on a rapid schedule, with a first tranche due in May and additional deliveries within the first six months. The system is designed to defeat one-way attack drones, including those linked to Iranian Shahed-type threats.

2026-04-13T02:39:28.009036-07:00

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FAA and Pentagon clear anti-drone high-energy laser use after New Mexico safety testing

2026-04-10T14:03:07.345645-07:00

Aviation Week

Bahrain’s F-16 Block 70 Scores First Air-To-Air Kill, Shooting Down Two Iranian Drones

2026-04-09T10:22:25.391225-07:00

Flying Magazine

DoorDash and Wing bring consumer drone deliveries to Atlanta, Dallas–Fort Worth and Charlotte

2026-04-09T10:11:14.792422-07:00

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UK MoD to begin Skyhammer counter-drone interceptor deliveries from Cambridge Aerospace to counter one-way attack drone threats The UK Ministry of Defence has contracted Cambridge Aerospace to deliver Skyhammer counter-drone interceptor missiles and launchers on a rapid schedule, with a first tranche due in May and additional deliveries within the first six months. The system is designed to defeat one-way attack drones, including those linked to Iranian Shahed-type threats.

2026-04-13T02:39:28.009036-07:00

UK MoD to begin Skyhammer counter-drone interceptor deliveries from Cambridge Aerospace to counter one-way attack drone threats

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FAA and Pentagon clear anti-drone high-energy laser use after New Mexico safety testing The FAA has agreed with the Pentagon that the proper use of the counter-drone high-energy laser system is safe for national airspace, following safety testing conducted in New Mexico. The validation is intended to prevent additional airspace closures like the one affecting El Paso’s civilian airport in February.

2026-04-10T14:03:07.345645-07:00

FAA and Pentagon clear anti-drone high-energy laser use after New Mexico safety testing

FlightGlobal

Certo Aerospace reports Capstone rotary-wing UAS success in Royal Navy simulated ASW trial UK uncrewed air system developer Certo Aerospace says its Capstone rotary-wing platform successfully completed a simulated anti-submarine warfare mission during Royal Navy trials under the Atlantic Bastion technology demonstration. The tests—run in mid-February—were conducted with CAA-approved operations and validated Capstone’s mission execution in the ASW scenario.

2026-04-10T09:33:09.522870-07:00

Certo Aerospace reports Capstone rotary-wing UAS success in Royal Navy simulated ASW trial

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France places follow-on order for five Schiebel S-100 Camcopter shipborne ISR systems for FREMM frigate integration The French Navy has ordered five additional CAMCOPTER S-100 unmanned aerial systems for use from FREMM-class frigates under its naval unmanned aviation programme. Each system includes two VTOL S-100 Camcopters, to be supplied by Schiebel via prime contractor Naval Group with progressive deliveries.

2026-04-10T07:48:23.956107-07:00

France places follow-on order for five Schiebel S-100 Camcopter shipborne ISR systems for FREMM frigate integration

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Ukraine strikes 10-year Gulf defense pacts: drone-defense know-how traded for oil, diesel and air-defense support Ukraine has signed 10-year defense arrangements with Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the UAE, swapping counter-drone expertise for energy supplies and air-defense support. The deals formalize long-term cooperation linking unmanned aerial threat mitigation capabilities with Gulf-provided hydrocarbons and regional air-defense assistance.

2026-04-10T00:33:06.942089-07:00

Ukraine strikes 10-year Gulf defense pacts: drone-defense know-how traded for oil, diesel and air-defense support

FlightGlobal

USAF awards $29.7M to Beehive Industries to develop disposable Frenzy 8 turbojet for swarm-class drones The U.S. Air Force awarded Beehive Industries a $29.7 million contract to advance its low-cost Frenzy disposable turbojet family, including flight testing of the 200-lb-thrust Frenzy 8. Work also supports prototype fabrication for the 100-lb-thrust Frenzy 6 and scaled development toward surge demand for swarm-class drones.

2026-04-09T14:01:12.762414-07:00

USAF awards $29.7M to Beehive Industries to develop disposable Frenzy 8 turbojet for swarm-class drones

Aviation Week

Bahrain’s F-16 Block 70 Scores First Air-To-Air Kill, Shooting Down Two Iranian Drones The Royal Bahraini Air Force’s Lockheed Martin F-16C/D Block 70 has achieved its first combat success, intercepting and shooting down two Iranian drones during earlier Middle East conflict activity. Bahrain says the drones penetrated initial air-defense layers before being defeated by the new Block 70 capability.

2026-04-09T10:22:25.391225-07:00

Bahrain’s F-16 Block 70 Scores First Air-To-Air Kill, Shooting Down Two Iranian Drones

Flying Magazine

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DoorDash and Wing bring consumer drone deliveries to Atlanta, Dallas–Fort Worth and Charlotte DoorDash and Wing have expanded consumer drone delivery to Atlanta, Dallas–Fort Worth and Charlotte, broadening on‑demand aerial deliveries across three additional U.S. metro areas. The launch increases their neighborhood drone footprint and tests routine last‑mile logistics at city scale.

2026-04-09T10:11:14.792422-07:00

DoorDash and Wing bring consumer drone deliveries to Atlanta, Dallas–Fort Worth and Charlotte

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UK MoD to begin Skyhammer counter-drone interceptor deliveries from Cambridge Aerospace to counter one-way attack drone threats

FAA and Pentagon clear anti-drone high-energy laser use after New Mexico safety testing

Bahrain’s F-16 Block 70 Scores First Air-To-Air Kill, Shooting Down Two Iranian Drones

DoorDash and Wing bring consumer drone deliveries to Atlanta, Dallas–Fort Worth and Charlotte

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