The War Zone
• Joseph Trevithick
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman said a new experimental aircraft will be announced at the Max Power Airshow. Asked about a “missing” SR-71, he deflected, saying it was “not the one you’re thinking about,” leaving the aircraft’s identity and the details of the announcement unclear.
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NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman said a new experimental aircraft will be announced at the Max Power Airshow. Asked about a “missing” SR-71, he deflected, saying it was “not the one you’re thinking about,” leaving the aircraft’s identity and the details of the announcement unclear.
French startup Gallium Defense raised €7.1 million to develop a drone-detection radar it says could cost as little as €500,000. Separately, Leonardo DRS will support AeroVironment’s U.S. Army Enduring-High Energy Laser program with vehicle integration and power and thermal management, while LMT Defence and Thales Italia will explore counter-drone systems using mobile-network infrastructure.
Started in 1996 as a small gathering among Learjet flight demonstration teams, Bombardier’s Safety Standdown has grown into an event expecting more than 400 in-person attendees for its 30th anniversary this year, with thousands more expected to participate online.
Panasonic Avionics plans to present a connected seatback approach that combines artificial intelligence, connectivity, personalization and digital services. The company is positioning the seatback as a third digital channel, though the announcement summary provides no details on products, deployment plans or customer commitments.
Airspeeder has named its first three pilots, from Australia, the United States and New Zealand, for its inaugural International Series. The five-team competition is set to begin with a private race in Adelaide in November 2026.
At APEX FTE EXPO 2026, PXCom plans to present a turnkey inflight connectivity offering alongside onboard AI capabilities and its SkyVerse digital platform. The announcement combines connectivity and digital services in a single showcase, but the available information does not detail product specifications, customers or deployment plans.
The Air Force trained with Zone 5 Technologies’ Paladin counter-drone multirotor at MacDill Air Force Base on Oct. 8. At AUSA 2026, exhibitors also highlighted new drones and personal protection, including a semiautomatic grenade launcher and an aim-assist system for shooting down drones.
New weapons, drones and personal counter-drone systems were among the displays at the Army’s annual defense conference in Washington, D.C. Highlights included a semiautomatic grenade launcher and an aim-assist system designed to help shooters bring down drones, underscoring the event’s focus on evolving battlefield capabilities.
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