African Pilot Magazine

Unmanned Aerial Vehicle – UAV

16 June 2026
Airbus Introduces Uncrewed Version of the H145, the U145
Airbus Helicopters has introduced the U145, an uncrewed H145 derivative designed for civil and military applications,…
15 June 2026
Boeing Unveils Advanced MQ-28 Capabilities, Extended Combat Reach
Boeing has unveiled expanded MQ-28 Ghost Bat capabilities, including a larger wing, increased payload capacity and…
29 May 2026
Successful First Flight of the World’s First Unmanned Airborne Early Warning Solution
SAAB and GA-ASI have completed the first flight of an unmanned Airborne Early Warning solution, integrating…
28 April 2026
AutoFlight Completes First 2-Ton-Class eVTOL Tea Delivery in China
AutoFlight has completed China’s first 2-ton-class eVTOL trial for dedicated spring tea transport, demonstrating a fully…

On 31 March 2026, Honeywell Aerospace announced a collaboration with Odys Aviation, a dual-use aerospace…

Airbus completes first demo flight of Bird of Prey interceptor drone, autonomously engaging a kamikaze…

EO-M-026 flux enables reliable soldering of nitinol and nickel alloys, supporting high-performance military, UAV and…

Orqa launches the NDAA-compliant H7 WingCore flight controller for fixed-wing and VTOL platforms, delivering high…

MTU Aero Engines acquires AeroDesignWorks to expand into UAV propulsion systems, strengthening Europe’s defence capabilities…

GA-ASI demonstrates MQ-20 Avenger autonomous intercept, showcasing advanced mission autonomy and sensor-driven aerial engagement.