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• [New] At least six people were killed overnight and on Saturday as Russia continued to pound Ukraine with hundreds of drones as part of a stepped-up bombing campaign that has further dampened hopes for a breakthrough in efforts to end the more than three-year-old war. Western Telegraph
• [New] The full deployment will begin in Q3 2025 and scale up through 2026, with Korean Air aiming to integrate the wearable robotics platform into aircraft structure manufacturing, engine component maintenance, and logistics handling operations. Your Gateway to the Aviation Industry - News, Careers,
• [New] Venus Aerospace's next-generation rotating detonation rocket engine has the potential to reshape industries and redefine global movement. Alumni Ventures
• [New] As the first official customer, Korean Air will deploy the wearable robot across its aerospace division, including assembly and maintenance operations for commercial airliners, military aircraft, urban air mobility (UAM) vehicles, drones, stealth aircraft and satellite launch systems. Aviation Pros
• [New] Ukraine has increasingly employed drone and robotic technologies on the battlefield as part of its broader strategy to minimize troop losses and adapt to evolving threats along the front line during Russia's full-scale invasion. The Kyiv Independent
• [New] Ukraine has built up its own offensive drone threat, reaching deep into Russia with some long-range strikes. Boston Herald
• [New] SIA has the aim of achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, which requires strategies such as investing in new-generation aircraft, attaining higher operational efficiency and adopting low-carbon technology like sustainable aviation fuel. ST
• [New] The US Air Force has suspended plans to test SpaceX hypersonic cargo rockets on Johnston Atoll, citing risks to native seabirds.
• [New] US Air Force Halts SpaceX Hypersonic Cargo Rocket Tests: Tests on Johnston Atoll were suspended due to risks to native seabirds, following environmental lawsuits.
• [New] Lockheed Martin, the world's largest weapons manufacturer, has invested in Rocket Lab and that the aerospace intelligence and communications technology that Rocket Lab develops, manufactures and launches could be used in weapon systems and other military operations. The Spinoff
• [New] Russia had launched MiG-31 aircraft from the Savasleyka airfield in Nizhny Novgorod, putting the entire country under an hours-long active missile threat. The Kyiv Independent
• [New] Putin's rapidly growing drone arsenal poses a direct threat to European security and would likely play a leading role in any future war with Russia. Atlantic Council
• [New] Imagine a world where drones can deliver packages or inspect infrastructure without making a racket. TechAnnouncer
• [New] The joint drones being developed by Romania and Russia will boast advanced technical specifications, including state-of-the-art propulsion systems, sophisticated sensor suites, and enhanced communication systems. Data Pipeline Hub
• [New] The attack by a Chinese Navy vessel on a German Air Force plane could escalate tensions between China and not just Germany, but also NATO and other allied nations. County Local News
• [New] The Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation puts no cap on aviation emissions and only requires emissions over a certain threshold (85% of 2019 levels) to be offset from 2027. GreenAir News
• [New] The coming months will be critical in determining whether Rocket Lab can successfully transition from a small launch specialist to a comprehensive space solutions provider capable of justifying its current valuation and delivering sustained long-term growth. Tickeron
• [New] New flights set to launch in spring will enable nearly 1 million Aussies to fly to the UK and the European continent for the first time with just one stop. Karryon
• [New] Kongsberg Geospatial and FireSwarm Solutions have joined forces to tackle the growing threat of wildfires through advanced drone swarm technology and real-time mapping. GoGeomatics
• [New] As demand for drone deliveries is projected to expand across the EU, Vodafone has been conducting research into how its mobile network can support communication between multiple commercial drones to enable them to fly safely. iTWire
• [New] The use of drone swarms might necessitate a reevaluation of defence strategies among NATO allies, particularly concerning air defence systems and military logistics. County Local News
• [New] 40% of drone companies believe that agriculture and precision farming are anticipated to drive the largest demand for drones in India by 2030, following the defence sector. Daily Excelsior

Last updated: 14 July 2025