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2026
21 May If the prototype phase proves successful, the MOD aims to field an operational version of the system by 2030.

Army gives Apache drone wingman programme £10m backing

Autonomous systems are being developed to support Apache crews with reconnaissance and electronic warfare missions without direct pilot control.

2025
9 January Vertical's VX4 prototype eVTOL, which completed its first piloted thrustborne flight manoeuvres.

Vertical Aerospace advances eVTOL testing with AI tools and flight milestones

The company has partnered with Monolith to optimise AI-powered testing and has completed its first piloted thrustborne manoeuvres, with wingborne tests next on the agenda.

2024
13 November

ReleaseBell Textron selects Integris Composites as armor supplier for U.S. Army's Future Long Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA)

13 May

ReleaseUn-jammable quantum tech takes flight to boost UK’s resilience against hostile actors

2021
9 March

ReleaseHENSOLDT new airborne surveillance radar passes acceptance test

2020
20 July

ReleaseFuture Combat Air continues to drive economic advance across the UK

10 July

ReleaseAirbus forms Team Nightjar to deliver Australian industry capability

2015
11 June

ReleaseAirbus DS and Sion Power enter into collaborative agreement

2014
15 January

ReleaseBoeing begins 777X high-speed wind tunnel tests

2012
12 July

ReleaseNew Unmanned Air Systems evaluation centre created

2 July

ReleaseUK set to continue world class materials research

20 February

ReleaseWind tunnel testing begins at Qinetiq for Boeing 737 MAX

12 February

ReleaseBoeing to begin final phase of 737 MAX wind tunnel testing

2010
17 September

ReleaseBoeing wins DARPA Vulture II program

7 September

ReleaseBritish composite manufacturer collaborates on Qinetiq's record breaking UAV flight

30 July

ReleaseQinetiQ's Zephyr solar-powered UAV shatters flight endurance record using Advanced Composites Group's MTM®45-1 prepregs

23 July

ReleaseAfter 14 nights in the air, QinetiQ prepares to land its Zephyr solar powered unmanned aircraft

16 July

ReleaseQinetiQ's Zephyr solar powered unmanned aircraft soars to new world records