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Wing, Walmart secure permits for drone delivery in Charlotte and Atlanta suburbs

Wing and Walmart have secured local permits that would enable drone delivery in Charlotte, North Carolina, and two Atlanta suburbs, clearing a regulatory hurdle for expanded autonomous last-mile services. The approvals position both companies to begin or scale neighborhood delivery trials in those metropolitan areas.

2025-11-03T11:33:03.890848-08:00

AINonline

Australia accelerates uncrewed aircraft systems R&D across defence and civil sectors

2025-11-02T16:20:55.257853-08:00

The War Zone

Anduril's YFQ-44 Fury completes maiden flight as both USAF CCA prototypes are now airborne

2025-10-31T10:37:07.593624-07:00

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ANRA launches MMX Lite — lightweight pre‑U‑space UTM for strategic drone coordination

2025-10-30T01:37:12.766740-07:00

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FlightGlobal

GEK800 turbofan completes altitude and durability tests, advancing low‑cost propulsion for CCA‑type UAS GE Aerospace and Kratos completed high‑altitude, durability and limits testing of the GEK800 turbofan, validating a lower‑cost propulsion option intended to power next‑generation uncrewed tactical and Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA)‑type platforms. The milestone reduces integration risk for affordable UAS designs.

2025-11-03T14:20:35.675935-08:00

GEK800 turbofan completes altitude and durability tests, advancing low‑cost propulsion for CCA‑type UAS

dronelife.com

U.S. Officials Call for Commerce Investigation Amid Growing Scrutiny of DJI and Other Chinese Tech Firms

2025-11-03T11:53:41.116150-08:00

Flying Magazine

Wing, Walmart secure permits for drone delivery in Charlotte and Atlanta suburbs Wing and Walmart have secured local permits that would enable drone delivery in Charlotte, North Carolina, and two Atlanta suburbs, clearing a regulatory hurdle for expanded autonomous last-mile services. The approvals position both companies to begin or scale neighborhood delivery trials in those metropolitan areas.

2025-11-03T11:33:03.890848-08:00

Wing, Walmart secure permits for drone delivery in Charlotte and Atlanta suburbs

Vertical Mag

SYPAQ integrates Teledyne FLIR Boson thermal camera into CorvoX SUAS ahead of Australian Army delivery SYPAQ's CorvoX small unmanned aerial system has been equipped with a Teledyne FLIR Boson thermal camera ahead of scheduled delivery to the Australian Army in December 2025. The CorvoX offers about 50 minutes' endurance and is configured for dismounted operations, enhancing short-range tactical ISR capability.

2025-11-03T07:43:02.530776-08:00

SYPAQ integrates Teledyne FLIR Boson thermal camera into CorvoX SUAS ahead of Australian Army delivery

AINonline

Australia accelerates uncrewed aircraft systems R&D across defence and civil sectors Australia is stepping up research and development of uncrewed aircraft systems across defence, civil and commercial aviation, expanding testing, industry partnerships and capability development to field advanced drones and integrate them into national airspace. The push aims to strengthen domestic industry and sovereign capability.

2025-11-02T16:20:55.257853-08:00

Australia accelerates uncrewed aircraft systems R&D across defence and civil sectors

politico.eu

Belgium says drones surveyed F-16s and ammunition at bases; Ostend operations briefly suspended Belgium detected multiple drones over a key airbase and reported sightings near Antwerp and Ostend airports, prompting a brief suspension of operations at Ostend. Defence Minister Théo Francken said the devices appeared to be mapping F‑16 locations and ammunition, and urged urgent investment in counter‑UAS systems.

2025-11-02T07:37:15.211634-08:00

Belgium says drones surveyed F-16s and ammunition at bases; Ostend operations briefly suspended

The War Zone

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Anduril's YFQ-44 Fury completes maiden flight as both USAF CCA prototypes are now airborne Anduril's YFQ-44 Fury completed its maiden flight, making it the second Collaborative Combat Aircraft prototype to fly and signalling the USAF's CCA program has entered an active flight-test phase. The milestone follows General Atomics' earlier YFQ-42A Gambit sortie and sharpens focus on propulsion, autonomy and integration work.

2025-10-31T10:37:07.593624-07:00

Anduril's YFQ-44 Fury completes maiden flight as both USAF CCA prototypes are now airborne

AeroTime

Pentagon DOGE unit proposes acquisition of 30,000 small, low‑cost drones to enable mass unmanned operations The Pentagon’s DOGE unit is leading a proposal to buy 30,000 small, low‑cost drones to enable rapid, large‑scale unmanned operations across the U.S. military. The plan underscores a strategic shift toward massed UAS deployments prioritizing volume and affordability over single‑platform capability.

2025-10-30T19:10:05.976714-07:00

Pentagon DOGE unit proposes acquisition of 30,000 small, low‑cost drones to enable mass unmanned operations

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