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ReutersDan Catchpole

BETA Technologies partners with Near Earth Autonomy to develop uncrewed military electric aircraft; flight tests planned H1 2026

By Reuters: Electric aircraft maker BETA Technologies said on Thursday it is partnering with Near Earth Autonomy to develop uncrewed aircraft for the military, with flight testing slated to begin in the first half of 2026.

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FlightGlobalDominic Perry

NATO NGRC concept studies include 17t tiltrotor and Racer-derived high-speed compound designs

By FlightGlobal: Concepts submitted to a NATO-led effort to develop a next-generation military rotorcraft include a 17t tiltrotor and two compound designs - including an apparent adaptation of Airbus's Racer architecture - alongside two conventional helicopters.

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