The Directorate General of Civil Aviation has prepared new regulations for unmanned aerial vehicles. The system will provide real-time location tracking and flight safety control for all UAV operations.

SAVX Technology, a subsidiary of Pacific Technology, has completed the first delivery of its KORGAN smart drone station system. The platform offers autonomous mission execution and automatic storage capabilities for defense industry and critical infrastructure security applications.

Nigeria’s Terra Industries introduced interceptor drones, mine-clearing vehicles and battlefield software to support counterinsurgency and security operations.

Bayraktar TB3 drew attention by demonstrating takeoff and landing from a carrier with full mission load during the process extending from EFES 2026 to SAHA 2026.

Chinese researchers have introduced an open-source flight control system designed for bamboo-frame UAVs, overcoming low-frequency vibration issues that previously limited their practical use.

China has reportedly deployed drone-converted J-6 fighter jets to six air bases near the Taiwan Strait to overwhelm Taiwan’s air defenses in a possible first-wave attack.

Leonardo CEO Roberto Cingolani said the medium-class UAVs being developed with Baykar are expected to emerge in April, addressing strong demand for European-certified drones.

The first medium-class UAVs developed under the Baykar–Leonardo partnership will complete assembly in April. The program is progressing ahead of schedule.