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Kizilelma Conducts First Live Fire Trials
Kizilelma’s live-fire tests come within days of the carriage trials with the TOLUN and TEBER-82 munitions. Baykar’s Kizilelma UCAV recorded another milestone when it dropped two inert munitions, the TOLUN glide bomb and the TEBER-82 guided bomb, in its first live-fire test, the Turkish drone major announced on Oct. 8, 2025. The new milestone comes…
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C172 bent when pilot lands on closed waterlogged grass runway
Probable Cause: The pilot’s decision to land at a closed water-soaked grass runway, which resulted in a runway excursion.
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Boeing Receives Third Contract for Eight More MH-139A Grey Wolf Helicopters
The MH-139A, slated to replace the older UH-1N Hueys in the nuclear security mission, recently conducted its first search and rescue mission. Boeing announced on Oct. 8, 2025 a new $173 million contract from the U.S. Air Force to produce eight more MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopters, raising the total number of aircraft under contract to…
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Italy to Acquire Maritime Multi Mission Aircraft and Drones in New Defense Plan
The 2025–2027 Defense Planning Document confirms Italy’s ambitious modernization, introducing new acquisitions while consolidating major programs. The Italian Ministry of Defense has released the 2025–2027 Documento Programmatico Pluriennale (DPP), the annual multi-year planning document that outlines national defense investments and modernization priorities. The new edition details how Italy intends to enhance readiness, upgrade existing fleets,…
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AAIB investigation to Phoenix Wings Orca, (UAS reg n/a)
Inadvertent in-flight shutdown leading to loss of control, Coombe Country Park, Warwickshire, 25 March 2025.
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Join Us at Swiss Drone Finance Day – 30 October 2025
We’re excited to invite you to Swiss Drone Finance Day — a must‑attend event connecting
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Belgian Authorities Foil Alleged Drone Bomb Plot Against Politicians
Belgian police have arrested three men accused of planning to use a drone fitted with explosives to attack political figures, in what investigators described as a “credible and advanced” plot. The case has renewed attention on how easily commercial drones can be adapted for malicious purposes—and the growing urgency for effective counter-UAS measures across Europe.…
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SimActive Software Supports Highway Ramp Expansion Through Integrated Lidar and Photogrammetry
SimActive Inc., a global developer of photogrammetry software, announced that its Correlator3D platform is being used by Settimio Consulting Services to support the engineering design of a major highway ramp expansion. The project leverages the integration of photogrammetry and lidar data to produce precise ground measurements essential for accurate infrastructure planning. Settimio Consulting, a woman-owned,…
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Mooney’s test flight goes awry
Probable Cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and an impact with the runway’s precision approach path indicator (PAPI) lights.
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From Police to Private Sector: Flock Safety Launches Drone-as-Security Platform
Flock Safety introduces new security product for private sector By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill Flock Safety, a leading developer of drones as first responder (DFR) programs and other security technology for law enforcement is rolling out a technological solution to meet the security needs of non-law enforcement customers. The company recently unveiled its Flock…
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