Air Data NewsRicardo Meier

Su-57 stealth fighter plant catches fire in Russia’s Far East, reports say

By Air Data News: A fire reportedly broke out at a key Russian aircraft factory responsible for producing the Su-57 stealth fighter, according to videos and claims circulating on social media and cited by open-source intelligence analysts.

2026-04-12T10:45:42.671464-07:00
Reuters

FAA, Pentagon sign agreement on anti-drone laser system near Mexico

By Reuters: The Federal Aviation Administration and Pentagon said on Friday they had signed an agreement allowing the government's use of a high-energy laser counter-drone system along the southern U.S.

2026-04-10T14:03:07.345645-07:00
FlightGlobalCraig Hoyle

French navy orders additional S-100 Camcopter ISR drones for use from frigates

By FlightGlobal: The French navy will equip some of its FREMM-class frigates with Schiebel S-100 Camcopter uncrewed aerial vehicles (UAVs), under a new order placed via prime contractor Naval Group.

2026-04-10T07:48:23.956107-07:00
FlightGlobalDominic Perry

Certo Aerospace praises Capstone performance in Royal Navy ASW trials

By FlightGlobal: UK uncrewed air system (UAS) developer Certo Aerospace has hailed the performance of its Capstone rotary-wing platform in trials for the Royal Navy (RN) which saw it successfully conduct a simulated anti-submarine warfare (ASW) mission.

2026-04-10T09:33:09.522870-07:00