Aircraft
These Tiny Robots will Build Future Airplanes
A new kind of robotics, called relative robots, have the potential to revolutionize the production of large-scale systems, from airplanes to bridges to entire...
Future Aircraft Wings May Be Constructed From Steel Foam
Modern airplane wings are built from a specific type of aluminum alloy that allows the wing to be light and strong. However, now researchers...
More Autonomy to Renown Transport Helicopter
Optionally piloted capabilities to a helicopter that is the U.S. Army’s primary medium lift utility transport and air assault aircraft. Since making its first...
Bell Unveils Next Gen Attack Reconnaissance Helicopter
A subsidiary of the defense company Textron, Bell Helicopter, has recently unveiled its newest attack reconnaissance helicopter. For the first time Bell has showcased...
This System will Supply Enhanced Situational Awareness
When flying an aircraft, access to information is critical. Advanced display technology can provide the enhanced situational awareness required for mission success.
A new night...
Super Hercules Breaks New Record
The global community of C-130J Super Hercules operators recently surpassed 2 million flight hours. These hours were logged beginning with the C-130J's first flight...
Company Claims Success in Detecting F-35 Stealth Fighter
The F-35 program is one of the more expensive weapon development programs in history, with the program costs, up to the year 2070, reaching...
Airborne Navigation System for Non-GPS Environments
A platform that blends the GPS satellite navigation system with inertial navigation system (INS) technology was needed at the U.S. Air Force. The solution...
Helicopter Retrofit Includes Digital Cockpit
Retrofitting aircraft that are already owned by the Army is a major cost-saving measure over purchasing new builds. US Combat aviators have recently conducted...
The Year of Artificial Intelligence
2019 has been undoubtedly the year of artificial intelligence in the US military. Military leaders recognize AI’s potentially seismic impact on their mission and...
SU-57 Fighter New Companion
An unmanned stealth UAV has flown for the first time along a Su-57 fifth-generation stealth fighter, in order to “broaden the fighter’s radar...
Doubling Medevac Capacity
Aerial systems can perform large scale evacuation in cases where rescuing many patients and survivors and swiftly bringing them to medical installations is required....
Innovative Solution for Stealthy Fighter Jets Challenge
Stealthy fighter jets suffer from a major problem: They must store all of their fuel, sensors, and weapons internally. While previous-generation fighters stored this...
100th F-35 Wing Delivered by IAI
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) and Lockheed Martin marked the delivery of the 100th advanced combat aircraft F-35 wing delivered by IAI.
The F-35 is the...
Sikorsky Combat Rescue Helicopter Approved to Enter Production
Lockheed Martin today announced the Sikorsky HH-60W Combat Rescue Helicopter (CRH) program achieved a Milestone C decision from the U.S. Air Force, which moves...
Flying Cars May Replace the V-22 Osprey
The United States Air Force has scheduled plans to begin working on Agility Prime, the military’s effort to develop flying cars and ultimately replace...
Development of New Missile Warning System Advances
The evolving threat from heat-seeking missiles has been driving the development of distributed-aperture 360-degree coverage capabilities, while the low integration demand this type of...
Egozi: Turkey Accelerates Weapons Development
By ARIE EGOZI
Turkey may soon purchase additional Russian-made weapon systems. This after it completed the deployment of the Russian-made S-400 air defense systems.
Turkish Foreign...
3D-Printing Gains Momentum
3D printing technology is developing and pushing technologies in aviation to newer heights. It is only a matter of time until major aircraft components...
Israel Close to Purchasing V-22 Osprey Aircraft
The IDF is modernizing its squadrons of fighter jets and helicopters. IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Aviv Kochavi has reportedly determined the operational need...
Small Aircraft Are More Vulnerable to Hacking
Aircraft systems are increasingly reliant on networked communications systems, much like modern cars. The auto industry has already taken steps to address similar concerns...
US Air Force Looking to Increase Light Attack Capabilities
The United States Air Force is looking to increase its light attack aircraft capabilities by allocating some of the unspent Air Force budget to...
