
March 18, 2026
BY Airbus
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GA-ASI and the U.S. Air Force used an MQ-20 Avenger uncrewed jet in a February demonstration to validate passive infrared targeting and autonomous coordination capabilities, advancing the development of Collaborative Combat Aircraft operations in contested electromagnetic environments.
Northrop Grumman's MQ-4C Triton unmanned surveillance aircraft, operational with the U.S. Navy since 2023 and expanding in the Royal Australian Air Force, provides high-altitude maritime ISR and targeting capabilities across the Indo-Pacific, with the U.S. and Australia sharing collected intelligence data.
The U.S. Department of Defense has shifted management of the Blue UAS Cleared List from the Defense Innovation Unit to the Defense Contract Management Agency, marking a major step toward scaling secure, NDAA‑compliant drone procurement. As the list evolves, NW Blue is solidifying its role as a leading supplier of trusted U.S.-authorized UAS components.
Senator John Hoeven announced the activation of the Vantis Federal Radar Data Enclave, a secure integration of unfiltered radar data from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) with the Vantis system at the Northern Plains Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) Test Site.
Northrop Grumman and the U.S. Air Force are accelerating B‑21 Raider production following strong performance in ground and flight testing. Supported by more than $5 billion in digital engineering and manufacturing investments, the next‑generation stealth bomber remains on track for first delivery to Ellsworth AFB in 2027. The B‑21 features sixth‑generation stealth, advanced manufacturing processes and an open architecture for rapid upgrades, making it a cornerstone of future U.S. airpower.