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Venetz Aerospace wins UK CAA Part 21J DOA for electric motors and propellers for both UAS and crewed aircraft

Venetz Aerospace, a UK electric propulsion designer for unmanned aircraft systems, says it has received Part 21J Design Organisation Approval from the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) covering electric motors and propellers. The approval extends to applications across both uncrewed and crewed aircraft use cases.

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2026-07-13T12:44:29.063017-07:00

The Air Current

FAA sends long-delayed beyond visual line of sight drone rule to White House for review

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2026-07-13T11:25:34.559885-07:00

The War Zone

Army replaces turboprop surveillance fleet at Fort Hood with jets and drones for expanded aerial reconnaissance

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2026-07-13T11:45:34.433833-07:00

DefenseNews.com

Drone-hunting and counter-UAS scale-up: UK-backed low-cost interceptors, SkyValor at US southern border, and Russia’s A-50U/Su-5

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2026-07-13T01:58:52.441116-07:00

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Venetz Aerospace wins UK CAA Part 21J DOA for electric motors and propellers for both UAS and crewed aircraft Venetz Aerospace, a UK electric propulsion designer for unmanned aircraft systems, says it has received Part 21J Design Organisation Approval from the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) covering electric motors and propellers. The approval extends to applications across both uncrewed and crewed aircraft use cases.

2026-07-13T12:44:29.063017-07:00

Venetz Aerospace wins UK CAA Part 21J DOA for electric motors and propellers for both UAS and crewed aircraft

The War Zone

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Army replaces turboprop surveillance fleet at Fort Hood with jets and drones for expanded aerial reconnaissance The U.S. Army’s aerial reconnaissance forces are entering a “watershed moment” as the service moves away from a turboprop surveillance aircraft fleet at Fort Hood. The base is expected to become a dedicated aerial intelligence hub with an emphasis on new jets and drone-enabled reconnaissance.

2026-07-13T11:45:34.433833-07:00

Army replaces turboprop surveillance fleet at Fort Hood with jets and drones for expanded aerial reconnaissance

The Air Current

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FAA sends long-delayed beyond visual line of sight drone rule to White House for review The FAA is nearing completion of its long-delayed framework for beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) drone operations, with the proposed rule package sent to the White House office for review. The step moves BVLOS authorizations closer to formal implementation after years of delays.

2026-07-13T11:25:34.559885-07:00

FAA sends long-delayed beyond visual line of sight drone rule to White House for review

Air Data News

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Riyadh Air and Boeing/Airbus widebody talks meet Farnborough defense push: MQ-28 Ghost Bat debut, MQ-25A Stingray test progress, Riyadh Air is in talks to secure additional widebody aircraft from both Airbus and Boeing after its long-awaited start to operations. At Farnborough, Boeing is returning with a more confident stance after 2024’s Alaska 737 fallout, while highlighting a 777X cabin section, its Cascade sustainability model, and defense offerings—MQ-28 Ghost Bat’s European debut and MQ-25A Stingray resuming testing with a second flight.

2026-07-13T03:13:46.205743-07:00

Riyadh Air and Boeing/Airbus widebody talks meet Farnborough defense push: MQ-28 Ghost Bat debut, MQ-25A Stingray test progress,

DefenseNews.com

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Drone-hunting and counter-UAS scale-up: UK-backed low-cost interceptors, SkyValor at US southern border, and Russia’s A-50U/Su-5 The UK MoD has awarded GBP 3.16 million to three suppliers to develop low-cost drone interceptors under LCADE, while CACI’s SkyValor C-UAS is set for deployment at the US southern border. On the battlefield, Russia is reportedly using A-50U AWACS and Su-57 fighters to hunt Ukrainian kamikaze drones amid pressure on ground air defenses.

2026-07-13T01:58:52.441116-07:00

Drone-hunting and counter-UAS scale-up: UK-backed low-cost interceptors, SkyValor at US southern border, and Russia’s A-50U/Su-5

FlightGlobal

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BAE Systems, Dassault and France advance F-35 and Rafale electronic warfare: fleet-scale EW upgrades, Rafale counter-drone laser BAE Systems outlined how it plans to maintain, upgrade and scale electronic warfare (EW) capabilities across the global F-35 fleet. In parallel, France completed Rafale laser-guided rocket firing trials for counter-drone roles and is progressing Rafale–UAV cooperative missions for SEAD/DEAD, including EW data-sharing using Namib payloads ahead of future F5 collaborative capabilities.

2026-07-13T00:59:04.741227-07:00

BAE Systems, Dassault and France advance F-35 and Rafale electronic warfare: fleet-scale EW upgrades, Rafale counter-drone laser

SpaceNews.com

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Parabilis tests propulsion system for maneuverable cubesats

2026-07-11T06:54:41.921451-07:00

Parabilis tests propulsion sys

Breaking Defense

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US Air Force details Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) path to combat readiness: live teaming flights, rapid test surrogates, At the AIAA Aviation Forum 2026, Air Force leaders outlined how Collaborative Combat Aircraft is moving from concept to combat readiness, including live teaming flights and rapid test surrogates to shorten the assessment cycle. Separate coverage highlights production and evaluation efforts for an autonomous air-to-air interceptor under JIATF 401, alongside broader scrutiny of autonomy assumptions for 2030-era wingmen.

2026-07-10T07:46:24.828466-07:00

US Air Force details Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) path to combat readiness: live teaming flights, rapid test surrogates,

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