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Review of FAA Aeromedical Certification System

2026-04-17
Starting in December of 2025, UDS Aviation has launched a structured review of the FAA aeromedical certification system as part of a broader public-interest research effort focused on transparency...
US Navy MQ-4C Triton at NAS Sigonella. Source: DVIDS

MQ-4C Triton Loss over Persian Gulf

2026-04-16
A U.S. Navy mishap summary released on 14 April publicly acknowledged the loss of an MQ-4C Triton on 9 April 2026, stating only that the aircraft crashed and that there were no injuries to personnel...
Shahed-107 prepared for launch by an Iraqi militia group. Source: X Post Screencapture

Shahed-101/107: Threat Assessment

2026-04-15
The introduction of the Shahed-101 and Shahed-107 represents a significant strategic pivot within the Iranian Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) ecosystem. These platforms fulfill distinct roles: the...
Mohajer-6 (suspected) image still from CENTCOM video. Source: CENTCOM X account

Mohajer-6 Suspected Shootdown Indicates Iranian Capabilities

2026-04-11
A drone resembling an Iranian Mohajer-6 was posted on a US Central Command (CENTCOM) social media account on 5th April 2026. The video is notable not for the destruction of the drone, but for what it...
Artemis II "Earthset" Image. Source: NASA

Artemis II: Program Status & Mission Overview

2026-04-09
Artemis II is the first crewed flight of NASA’s Artemis program and the first crewed U.S. lunar mission since Apollo. The mission is designed as a roughly 10-day test flight using the Space Launch...
Arash-2 drone during military exercises. Source: Tasnim News CC 4.0 license

Arash-2 : Threat Assessment

2026-04-09
The emergence of the Arash-2 signifies a pivotal realignment in Iranian military doctrine, specifically regarding the decentralization of strategic strike capabilities. Traditionally, long-range...
UUV launched drone test from Iranian State Media

Iranian UUV Launched Drones

2026-04-09
Iranian UUV and maritime strategy is actively pursuing cross-domain integration to achieve asymmetric overmatch, transitioning from traditional surface-level harassment to integrated undersea-to-air...
Hadid-110 launching from rocket assisted take off at Iranian demonstration.

Hadid-110 “Dalahu”: Threat Assessment

2026-04-03
1. System Identity and Institutional Provenance The Hadid-110 represents a pivot in the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Ground Force’s strike doctrine. The platform marks a transition from...
Iranian Reports of “MQ-9” Wreckage Supports a Possible Wing Loong II Loss

Iranian Reports of “MQ-9” Wreckage Supports a Possible Wing Loong II Loss

2026-04-02
A recent Tasnim post on social media claims that Iranian air defenses shot down a U.S. MQ-9 near Shiraz. The imagery released with that claim points in a different direction. The wreckage shown is...

Review of FAA Aeromedical Certification System

2026-04-17
US Navy MQ-4C Triton at NAS Sigonella. Source: DVIDS

MQ-4C Triton Loss over Persian Gulf

2026-04-16
Shahed-107 prepared for launch by an Iraqi militia group. Source: X Post Screencapture

Shahed-101/107: Threat Assessment

2026-04-15
Mohajer-6 (suspected) image still from CENTCOM video. Source: CENTCOM X account

Mohajer-6 Suspected Shootdown Indicates Iranian Capabilities

2026-04-11
Artemis II "Earthset" Image. Source: NASA

Artemis II: Program Status & Mission Overview

2026-04-09
Arash-2 drone during military exercises. Source: Tasnim News CC 4.0 license

Arash-2 : Threat Assessment

2026-04-09
UUV launched drone test from Iranian State Media

Iranian UUV Launched Drones

2026-04-09
Hadid-110 launching from rocket assisted take off at Iranian demonstration.

Hadid-110 “Dalahu”: Threat Assessment

2026-04-03
wing loong ident

Iranian Reports of “MQ-9” Wreckage Supports a Possible Wing Loong II Loss

2026-04-02

News & Analysis

Venezuelan drones like the ANSU-100 represent a significant regional capability. Source: Venezuelan Government X Account.

Venezuelan Drone Programs

2025-11-23 Defense UAS
Venezuelan drone programs have undergone nearly two decades of layered capability development with Iranian help, moving from basic surveillance UAVs to an increasingly credible armed...
World Cup Counter-UAS Summit seeks to mitigate UAS risk at Lumen field. Lumen field soccar game pictured

World Cup WA State Counter-UAS Summit

2025-11-19 Civil UAS
World Cup Counter-UAS summit meets as the countdown to the 2026 FIFA World Cup begins, preparations are underway not just for the global sporting event...
UPS MD-11F cargo plane on taxiway

UPS Flight 2976, MD-11F Crash at Louisville Airport

2025-11-05 Air Cargo
UPS Flight 2976, a McDonnell Douglas MD-11F (freighter version, tail number N259UP) manufactured in 1991, crashed shortly after taking off from Louisville International Airport (SDF)...
TB2 Drone on display at event.

Bayraktar TB2

2025-10-21 UAS Index
Origin: Turkey | Manufacturer: Baykar DefenseRole: Medium-Altitude Long-Endurance (MALE) ISR/Strike Overview: The Bayraktar (translated as “flag-bearer“) TB2 is an aptly named medium-altitude, long-endurance drone developed...

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Drone Studies Initiative

US Navy MQ-4C Triton at NAS Sigonella. Source: DVIDS

MQ-4C Triton Loss over Persian Gulf

A U.S. Navy mishap summary released on 14 April publicly acknowledged the loss of an MQ-4C Triton on...
Shahed-107 prepared for launch by an Iraqi militia group. Source: X Post Screencapture

Shahed-101/107: Threat Assessment

Mohajer-6 (suspected) image still from CENTCOM video. Source: CENTCOM X account

Mohajer-6 Suspected Shootdown Indicates Iranian Capabilities

Arash-2 drone during military exercises. Source: Tasnim News CC 4.0 license

Arash-2 : Threat Assessment

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Air Cargo

Emirates 777F cargo aircraft taking off. Source: Unsplash

Boeing 777X Program: EOY 2025 Update

Navigating Turbulence in a Critical Program As 2025 draws to a close, The Boeing Company’s flagship...
UPS MD-11F cargo plane at DFW airport. Source: UDS Aviation Photo

MD-11 Grounding Deepens After UPS Flight 2976 Crash

UPS MD-11F cargo plane on taxiway

UPS Flight 2976, MD-11F Crash at Louisville Airport

Space: Launch & Orbit

Artemis II "Earthset" Image. Source: NASA

Artemis II: Program Status & Mission Overview

Artemis II is the first crewed flight of NASA’s Artemis program and the first crewed U.S. lunar...
Iranian rocket on launch pad at sunset

Iran’s Space Program: Convergence of Ambition

Artemis Program Logo. Source: NASA

Artemis: The Dawn of a New Lunar Era

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