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Martin-Baker ejection seat on a workbench with tools and equipment, with a blurred drone model in the foreground.

Ejection Seat Makers Adapt to Pilotless Battlefield Era

As the battlefield goes pilotless, ejection seat makers like Martin-Baker are shifting gears, leveraging their life-saving expertise to support drone manufacturers and stay ahead of the curve. With a legacy of saving over 7,800 aviators, Martin-Baker is now offering its engineering and electronics prowess to help shape the future of unmanned aircraft.

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Stealthy flying-wing drone on apron at test complex with another in background.

China's Stealth Flying Wings Spotted at Secret Test Base

China has been spotted testing massive stealth flying wings at a secret base, with satellite images revealing two enormous aircraft, dubbed "The Monster of Malan", sitting side by side on the apron. Each flying wing boasts an impressive span of approximately 173 feet, rivalling the size of a B-2 Spirit stealth bomber.

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Drones fly in formation over a rugged Pacific island landscape at dusk, with a naval vessel in the foreground.

PNG, Australia Face Rising Drone Threat in Pacific Region

Imagine a swarm of affordable, commercial drones falling into the wrong hands - a very real threat that's no longer just a distant headline, but a looming reality for Papua New Guinea and the broader Pacific region. As non-state actors increasingly wield cheap, powerful drones, can PNG and Australia afford to wait and see what happens next?

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