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Asia-Pacific Regulators Publish Unified eVTOL and Drone Safety Guidance

A coalition of 20 Asia-Pacific civil aviation authorities has released reference materials outlining safety standards for electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft and drone operations, aiming to harmonize regulatory frameworks and accelerate advanced air mobility deployment across the region.

2025-07-18T07:06:58.414476-07:00

The Air Current

M-Air Launch Lets Michigan’s Mcity Facility Host Drone and eVTOL Trials

2025-07-17T12:08:21.335701-07:00

Flying Magazine

19Labs Deploys Gale Force Medical Delivery Drone in Guyana

2025-07-17T12:35:00.502828-07:00

Reuters

Airbus and Kratos Partner to Offer Valkyrie Loyal Wingmen to German Air Force by 2029

2025-07-16T06:46:55.987817-07:00

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edrmagazine.eu

Aaronia Debuts AARTOS Counter-UAV Detection and Neutralisation System at LandEuro 2025 German instrumentation specialist Aaronia showcased its AARTOS UAV Detection and Neutralisation System at LandEuro 2025. The integrated solution combines multi-sensor tracking with electronic countermeasures to detect, track and disable hostile drones in operational scenarios.

2025-07-19T10:19:58.737987-07:00

Aaronia Debuts AARTOS Counter-UAV Detection and Neutralisation System at LandEuro 2025

Air & Space Forces Mag

Lawmakers Demand Rapid Fielding of Counter-UAS Systems at Domestic and Overseas Bases Lawmakers on the House and Senate Armed Services and Appropriations committees are pressing the Pentagon to fast-track fielding of counter-small UAS systems at domestic and overseas bases. They warn the surge of inexpensive drones in conflict zones and border areas necessitates layered defenses and clearer deployment schedules.

2025-07-19T07:10:57.693933-07:00

Lawmakers Demand Rapid Fielding of Counter-UAS Systems at Domestic and Overseas Bases

insidermedia.com

TEKEVER Acquires West Wales Airport to Forge UK Unmanned Systems Test Hub TEKEVER, the Portuguese AI-driven autonomous systems provider, has completed the acquisition of West Wales Airport in Aberporth and plans to expand it into a national testing and evaluation hub for unmanned aerial systems, bolstering UK and NATO defence innovation.

2025-07-18T12:13:05.157855-07:00

TEKEVER Acquires West Wales Airport to Forge UK Unmanned Systems Test Hub

AINonline

Asia-Pacific Regulators Publish Unified eVTOL and Drone Safety Guidance A coalition of 20 Asia-Pacific civil aviation authorities has released reference materials outlining safety standards for electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft and drone operations, aiming to harmonize regulatory frameworks and accelerate advanced air mobility deployment across the region.

2025-07-18T07:06:58.414476-07:00

Asia-Pacific Regulators Publish Unified eVTOL and Drone Safety Guidance

tectonicdefense.com

Firestorm Labs secures $47M Series A to scale advanced manufacturing and drone production Firestorm Labs, a San Diego-based advanced manufacturing and drone specialist, closed a $47M Series A round led by New Enterprise Associates with participation from Lockheed Martin Ventures, Decisive Point, Washington Harbour Partners and Booz Allen Ventures. The funding will expand its industrial 3D printing capacity and ramp up drone production.

2025-07-18T06:43:09.896824-07:00

Firestorm Labs secures $47M Series A to scale advanced manufacturing and drone production

The Aviationist

Malloy TRV-150 Electric VTOL Drone Demonstrates Laser-Guided APKWS Precision Strike Capability

2025-07-18T05:15:28.822105-07:00

Malloy TRV-150 Electric VTOL Dro

defenceWeb

South Africa’s Denel cites R53 billion order pipeline, R45 billion in high-value defence contracts State-owned aerospace and defence group Denel revealed an order pipeline exceeding R53 billion, including R45 billion of high-value potential contracts spanning artillery, armoured vehicles, missiles and unmanned aerial vehicles, in a mid-June presentation to Parliament’s Joint Standing Committee on Defence.

2025-07-18T03:34:12.376622-07:00

South Africa’s Denel cites R53 billion order pipeline, R45 billion in high-value defence contracts

Unmanned Airspace

US Army Unveils Revised Tank Doctrine to Counter Drone Swarms The US Army has released a new tank warfare doctrine that integrates counter-unmanned aerial systems, electronic warfare, and revised engagement tactics to shield armored units from growing drone swarm threats. The updated guidance mandates layered air defense integration, improved situational awareness and evasive maneuvers for tank commanders.

2025-07-18T03:16:41.148916-07:00

US Army Unveils Revised Tank Doctrine to Counter Drone Swarms

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