Airbus is preparing two uncrewed combat aircraft from Kratos for first flight with a European mission system

Airbus is working at full throttle to offer the German Air Force an operational Uncrewed Collaborative Combat Aircraft (UCCA) system by 2029.

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How far can a flight test program go before risking the life of a human #pilot? #Joby #Aviation is a case study in how #uncrewed testing can support both risk reduction and broader certification goals. Now that the #eVTOL developer is flying crewed transition flights in its S4 air taxi from a hover to wing-borne flight and back again, I spoke with them about the interesting ways in which they used remote piloting to reach this milestone. Full story in The Air Current: https://theaircurrent.com/aircraft-development/joby-first-crewed-evtol-transition-flights-new-approach-flight-testing/
Joby’s first crewed transition flights underscore arrival of a new approach to flight testing

Data-driven reporting and analysis on the strategy and technology of flying.

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The next flight of #Starliner will likely be #uncrewed so they can test the changes made after the spacecraft’s inaugural venture https://edition.cnn.com/2025/03/18/science/spacex-crew-9-astronauts-space/index.html

#NASA will need to conduct testing to ensure future missions do not suffer the same issues. #Boeing developed a thermal system that engineers are using to test Starliner’s doghouses, which contain its thrusters.

“We’ll add some tape and thermal barriers in different places” https://www.astronomy.com/space-exploration/whats-next-for-boeing-starliner

NASA’s Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore finally return home after more than nine months in space

NASA’s Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore have returned to Earth from a weeklong mission at the International Space Station that turned into an unexpectedly extended stay.

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L3Harris Unveils Software for Controlling Large-Scale Autonomous Systems

New platform enables U.S. and allied forces to manage diverse uncrewed assets through a single interface

L3Harris Unveils Software for Controlling Large-Scale Autonomous Systems

New platform enables U.S. and allied forces to manage diverse uncrewed assets through a single interface

Textron Introduces ‘Tsunami’ Autonomous Surface Vessel

New uncrewed surface vessel designed for multi-mission roles in defense and allied operations

Textron Introduces ‘Tsunami’ Autonomous Surface Vessel

New uncrewed surface vessel designed for multi-mission roles in defense and allied operations

First Crewless Boat Piloted Remotely in UK Waters

Royal Navy pilots crewless Pacific 24 craft remotely and autonomously during week-long trials off Portsmouth coast.

First Crewless Boat Piloted Remotely in UK Waters

Royal Navy pilots crewless Pacific 24 craft remotely and autonomously during week-long trials off Portsmouth coast.

BAE Systems, Canada’s Cellula Robotics to Develop 5,000km-Range Extra-Large Autonomous Underwater Vehicle

Herne will be similar in size to the Royal Navy’s first uncrewed submarine, CETUS.