Jun 10, 2026 · Airbus and Quantum Systems are collaborating to integrate counter-UAS interceptor systems on military platforms including the H145M helicopter and the newly unveiled U145 uncrewed rotorcraft.
Jun 8, 2026 · Airbus unveiled the U145, an uncrewed derivative of the H145 helicopter, at ILA Berlin 2026. The new logistics platform is expected to make its first flight in late 2026 and enter service early next decade.
Jun 4, 2026 · France has successfully conducted its first helicopter-based counter-drone (C-UAS) live-fire trials, using Airbus H225M Caracal and AS555 Fennec helicopters to engage Shahed-type UAV targets.
May 16, 2026 · US Army tested Flowcopter FC-100 heavy-lift drone during NATO exercise Sabre Strike 2026 in Poland as part of efforts to replace battlefield MEDEVAC helicopters in high-threat combat zones.
Apr 30, 2026 · Bell and Near Earth Autonomy advances in the Marines MARV-EL increment 2 program with its unmanned Bell 505 helicopter for resupply missions.
Apr 29, 2026 · Robinson advances in the Marines MARV-EL increment 2 program with its R66 TurbineTruck equipped with Sikorsky MATRIX autonomous uncrewed technology for resupply missions.