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Baykar KIZILELMA prototypes complete world's first fully autonomous close‑formation UCAV flight

Baykar said two Bayraktar KIZILELMA prototypes, PT3 and PT5, conducted the world's first fully autonomous close‑formation flight in Çorlu, using smart‑fleet algorithms and an autonomous combat pilot to manage coordinated 'wingman' behaviour. The trial demonstrated autonomous formation control for jet‑powered UCAVs.

defence-industry.eu • Defence Industry

Bayraktar Kizilelma completes first fully autonomous close‑formation 'wingman' flight test in Türkiye

defence-blog.com • Dylan Malyasov

Baykar Demonstrates Autonomous Formation Flight of KIZILELMA UCAV Prototypes

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New AI Alliance Could Extend U.S. Combat Aircraft Availability by Improving Predictive Maintenance

By indiandefencereview.com: AI is quietly reshaping how US aircraft stay mission-ready. A powerful new alliance just changed the rules of the game.

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The Aviationist • Kai Greet

Poland Plans €2 Billion Counter-Drone Network for Eastern Border

By The Aviationist: The first capabilities will be activated in the next six months, with the full system in place within two years, defence minister Cezary Tomczyk told the.

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Chinese 6G 'smart surface' could let stealth aircraft harvest radar energy — implications for communications and electronic warfare

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US Air Force appoints new Chief of Staff — implications for policy, procurement and industry

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Tory Bruno Joins Blue Origin to Lead New National Security Business Unit

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Longtime United Launch Alliance CEO Tory Bruno resigns from space company. 'Finished the mission I came to do.'

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Reuters • Ron Popeski

Russian drones and missiles strike Kyiv and other regions ahead of Zelenskiy–Trump meeting

By Reuters: Before the attacks, Zelenskiy said his talks in Florida on Sunday would focus on the territory to be controlled by each side after a halt to the fighting that began in February 2022.

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The Aviationist • Parth Satam

Report: Third Prototype of China’s J-36 Next‑Generation Fighter Has Flown

By The Aviationist: The supposed third J-36 prototype emerged exactly a year after the first one was spotted in December 2024. Chinese military aviation observers observed.

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Baykar KIZILELMA prototypes complete world's first fully autonomous close‑formation UCAV flight

Bayraktar Kizilelma completes first fully autonomous close‑formation 'wingman' flight test in Türkiye

Baykar Demonstrates Autonomous Formation Flight of KIZILELMA UCAV Prototypes

New AI Alliance Could Extend U.S. Combat Aircraft Availability by Improving Predictive Maintenance

Poland Plans €2 Billion Counter-Drone Network for Eastern Border

Chinese 6G 'smart surface' could let stealth aircraft harvest radar energy — implications for communications and electronic warfare

US Air Force appoints new Chief of Staff — implications for policy, procurement and industry

Blue Origin Names Tory Bruno to New National Security Group

Tory Bruno Joins Blue Origin to Lead New National Security Business Unit

Longtime United Launch Alliance CEO Tory Bruno resigns from space company. 'Finished the mission I came to do.'

Russian drones and missiles strike Kyiv and other regions ahead of Zelenskiy–Trump meeting

Report: Third Prototype of China’s J-36 Next‑Generation Fighter Has Flown

Two Kızılelma jets complete world’s first fully autonomous close‑formation flight

New AI Alliance Could Extend U.S. Combat Aircraft Availability by Improving Predictive Maintenance

Chinese 6G 'smart surface' could let stealth aircraft harvest radar energy — implications for communications and electronic warfare

Poland Plans €2 Billion Counter-Drone Network for Eastern Border

US Air Force appoints new Chief of Staff — implications for policy, procurement and industry

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