Austin-based Skyways Air Transportation says it’s preparing to double its workforce this year as growing interest in its autonomous drones leads to added production.

The joint base hosting NORAD headquarters and key forces operating in the Arctic and Indo-Pacific is vulnerable to drone intrusions and surveillance, security forces say.

Two aviation companies under contract to develop armed, unmanned aircraft and control systems for the U.S. Navy teased what they are working on this week during the Singapore Air Show. Anduril will leverage elements for the Navy from the autonomous collaborative combat aircraft under development for the U.

Saab will fly an unmanned fighter-sized demonstrator aircraft in 2027 as part of Sweden's Future Fighter System programme, informing Stockholm's decision on its next combat aircraft by 2030.

Iran and the US held indirect talks on Friday to reduce tensions that have threatened to spiral into war, with Tehran saying the meetings will be the first stage of a longer diplomatic process.

US and Iran have agreed to hold nuclear talks in Oman on Friday. This comes amid on going tensions between the two countries.