UAV Development & Drone Programs News

Unmanned Airspace • Kylie Bielby

CASA opens consultation on RPAS airworthiness cybersecurity advisory circular

Australia’s Civil Aviation Safety Authority has opened a consultation on a draft advisory circular setting out airworthiness cybersecurity requirements for remotely piloted aircraft systems. The guidance covers aircraft-level cybersecurity (including airborne subsystems) and ground systems that support flight, such as remote pilot and ground control stations.

2025-11-06T02:12:28.345475-08:00

politico.eu

Brussels Airport (Zaventem) shut down after multiple drone sightings; inbound flights diverted to Liège

2025-11-04T12:32:28.633548-08:00

Janes

GA‑ASI unveils Gambit 6 air‑to‑ground collaborative combat aircraft; international sales from 2027

2025-11-04T02:13:30.240926-08:00

Flying Magazine

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

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

UAV Development & Drone Programs News Timeline

FlightGlobal

USMC to fly two more XQ-58A Valkyrie tests this year to assess EW and autonomous CCA roles The US Marine Corps will conduct two additional test flights of Kratos' XQ-58A Valkyrie before year‑end to evaluate the uncrewed jet's electronic‑warfare capabilities and autonomous mission functions. The flights are part of the Corps' Collaborative Combat Aircraft assessment exploring loyal‑wingman and attritable concepts.

2025-11-06T12:36:17.673095-08:00

USMC to fly two more XQ-58A Valkyrie tests this year to assess EW and autonomous CCA roles

FlightGlobal

BAE Systems and Turkish Aerospace sign MoU to pursue strategic uncrewed‑systems alliance BAE Systems and Turkish Aerospace have signed a memorandum of understanding to explore common opportunities in uncrewed systems and to establish a strategic alliance. The pact creates a cooperation framework to develop and potentially field unmanned aerial and related technologies for defence and civil use.

2025-11-06T10:08:10.580597-08:00

BAE Systems and Turkish Aerospace sign MoU to pursue strategic uncrewed‑systems alliance

FlightGlobal

Leonardo-Baykar JV to build Kizilelma UCAVs and four other UAV types at three Italian sites Leonardo and Baykar will form LBA Systems, a joint venture to manufacture five uncrewed air vehicles — including Baykar's Kizilelma uncrewed fighter — across three Italian sites, Leonardo chief executive Roberto Cingoliani disclosed. The planned JV will produce the Kizilelma and four other UAV types in Italy.

2025-11-06T09:04:55.254755-08:00

Leonardo-Baykar JV to build Kizilelma UCAVs and four other UAV types at three Italian sites

DefenseNews.com

GCAP designers push to preserve weapons and unmanned‑drone integration in UK–Japan–Italy programme Designers in the UK–Japan–Italy Global Combat Air Programme are pressing to retain flexible weapons suites and unmanned‑drone integration options, aiming to accommodate a range of collaborative combat aircraft while reducing life‑cycle munitions costs as partners define capability and industrial requirements.

2025-11-06T02:42:52.351703-08:00

GCAP designers push to preserve weapons and unmanned‑drone integration in UK–Japan–Italy programme

Unmanned Airspace

CASA opens consultation on RPAS airworthiness cybersecurity advisory circular Australia’s Civil Aviation Safety Authority has opened a consultation on a draft advisory circular setting out airworthiness cybersecurity requirements for remotely piloted aircraft systems. The guidance covers aircraft-level cybersecurity (including airborne subsystems) and ground systems that support flight, such as remote pilot and ground control stations.

2025-11-06T02:12:28.345475-08:00

CASA opens consultation on RPAS airworthiness cybersecurity advisory circular

Shephard Media

UK launches Project Nyx competition to develop drones to team with Army Apaches, up to four contracts by 2026

2025-11-06T00:55:49.731697-08:00

FlightGlobal

Singapore selects Elbit Hermes 900 to replace two‑decade Hermes 450 ISR fleet The Republic of Singapore Air Force will retire its nearly 20‑year‑old Elbit Hermes 450 ISR fleet and introduce the larger, more capable Hermes 900 after comprehensive evaluations, with Elbit awarded the contract. The shift is part of RSAF’s long‑term modernization to boost persistent ISR capability.

2025-11-05T23:36:23.412576-08:00

Singapore selects Elbit Hermes 900 to replace two‑decade Hermes 450 ISR fleet

Reuters

Russian drones and reconnaissance flights probe NATO airspace, disrupt airports and prompt shoot-down orders A recent surge in suspected Russian drone and reconnaissance activity — including more than 20 drones that crossed into Poland in September and multiple Il‑20/Il‑76/Il‑78 sorties intercepted — has triggered NATO scrambles, disrupted European airports with delays and cancellations, and prompted Belgium to authorize shooting down suspicious drones.

2025-11-04T23:07:41.176840-08:00

Russian drones and reconnaissance flights probe NATO airspace, disrupt airports and prompt shoot-down orders

Create a free account to see more recent UAV Development & Drone Programs stories.

About

The drones section on Hype offers a comprehensive look at the rapidly evolving world of unmanned aerial vehicles. Our expert analysis covers the latest advancements in drone technology, regulatory changes, and the expanding use of drones across industries, from commercial delivery to environmental monitoring.