A3 concept previews a potential operational combat drone, while Sweden is already funding two flying technology demonstrators

The U.S. Air Force’s first official combat drone took to the skies just a year after development and construction began. The YFQ-42A, developed by General Atomics, is currently undergoing flight testing in preparation for potential inclusion in a future fleet of thousands of autonomous aircraft. The project aims to demonstrate a new era of unmanned […] Post U.S. Air Force’s First Officially Autonomous Combat Drone Completes Successful Maiden Flight at Root-Nation.com.

This UAV, which joined the Turkish Land Forces Command in 2014, has surpassed 10,000 flight hours.

Aviation News – Baykar’s AKINCI unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) has successfully struck a maritime target more than 250 kilometers away using Roketsan’s UAV-300 supersonic ballistic missile, marking another major step in the drone’s long-range strike capabilities. The test began at the Çorlu Flight Training and Test Center in Tekirdağ, where the AKINCI departed before flying toward the designated test area over the Black Sea.

The market for autonomous unmanned drones, which only a few years ago looked like a promising new niche, has shifted into a space of active competition. It is at this stage that Northrop Grumman introduces its own solution – the Talon project. This autonomous drone is designed to operate alongside the F-35 and F-22, positioned […] Post Northrop Grumman Unveils New Talon Combat Drone at Root-Nation.com.

German defence developer Helsing has revealed the CA‑1 Europa, a prototype combat drone the company describes as intended for widespread frontline use. Helsing says it plans to mature the platform for combat service over roughly four years, with a target operational date around 2029. The project is framed as a full‑scale design study aimed at […] Post Helsing Unveils CA-1 Europa Combat Drone Prototype with AI at Root-Nation.com.

Lockheed Martin Skunk Works has introduced the Vectis, a collaborative combat aircraft (CCA) designed to strengthen air dominance capabilities for the US

(Zonebourse.com) - BAE Systems annonce avoir détruit pour la première fois des cibles aériennes et terrestres à l'aide d'un drone multi-rotor armé, à l'occasion d'essais menés aux États-Unis. Ainsi, l...

Un équipage de F-15E biplace et un pilote de F-16C monoplace ont pu chacun contrôler deux drones XQ-58A Valkyrie dans une simulation de combat aérien. Un avant-goût du monde à venir… L’intégration des...

En mai, la Corée du Sud fit savoir qu'elle renonçait à doter sa marine de son premier porte-avions, dans le cadre du programme CV-X, alors que celui-ci

Aviation News – Airbus Defense and Space has officially unveiled its new multirole Unmanned Collaborative Combat Aircraft (UCCA), designated as the U760 Ravenstorm, during the ILA Berlin 2026 aerospace exhibition. This state-of-the-art uncrewed aircraft marks a significant leap forward in European military aviation, offering defense forces a highly adaptable platform built to operate alongside traditional crewed fighter jets. The unexpected debut took place on the sidelines of the prestigious…

Aviation News – General Atomics Aeronautical Systems introduces Gambit 6, a next-generation collaborative combat aircraft expanding its proven air-to-air capabilities to air-to-ground missions. General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) has announced the latest member of its Gambit Series of unmanned combat air vehicles (UCAVs) — the Gambit 6. Designed as a collaborative combat aircraft (CCA), the platform adds air-to-ground operations to its established air-to-air performance, reinforcing GA-ASI’s leadership in next-generation unmanned systems for modern warfare.

Aviation News – Anduril’s uncrewed jet achieves major milestone with successful first flight U.S. defense company Anduril Industries has completed the first flight of its YFQ-44A Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) on October 31, 2025, a significant advancement in the U.S. Air Force’s plan to integrate autonomous systems with crewed fighters. The milestone marks the point where both of the Air Force’s new uncrewed jet fighters are now in flight testing under Increment 1 of the CCA program—a critical stage in developing next-generation air combat capabilities.

Launching smaller drones from larger ones improves reconnaissance, survivability, and range for challenging missions.

Europe's nEUROn stealth drone to inspire new UCAV development