Aircraft

Modern combat aircraft face a steadily evolving threat environment. Radar-guided missiles launched from both air and ground platforms are becoming faster, smarter, and better...

Controlling large numbers of attack drones has become one of the biggest challenges in modern warfare. Individually piloted systems already strain operators, while electronic...

Modern air operations increasingly demand platforms that can cover long distances, perform multiple roles, and respond quickly to both aerial and ground threats. However,...

The largest wildfire in California history serves as a reminder that the trend of increasingly larger and faster-moving blazes may require new methods and...

BAE Systems successfully tested its anti-drone AMPV C-UAS system: an Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle Counter-Unmanned Aircraft System prototype. The test assessed the detection, tracking, identification,...

A new suicide UAV by the name of PD-2900 was recently unveiled in China. It has twin gasoline engines and large wings and resembles...

The U.S. Air Force is nearing a major milestone in enhancing the efficiency and capabilities of its C-17 Globemaster III fleet with the implementation...

Border surveillance and wide-area monitoring often require small unmanned aircraft that can stay airborne for extended periods, carry multiple sensor types, and operate reliably...

Air defenses are increasingly being shaped by the types of threats they face. Slow, propeller-driven drones are relatively easy to detect and engage once...

Modern combat aircraft are increasingly defined as much by software as by airframes and engines. Mission data, sensor fusion, threat libraries, and logistics systems...

The growing use of inexpensive drones has created a major challenge for air defense systems. Small reconnaissance UAVs and FPV strike drones can be...

A groundbreaking advancement in aviation technology is on the horizon as Brazil's Embraer embarks on flight testing for its pioneering automatic takeoff system, the...

A new facility in Georgia is set to become the world’s first commercial plant to produce sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from ethanol, marking a...

Modern FPV drones have proven valuable for reconnaissance and precision attack roles, but their dependence on radio links has become an increasingly serious limitation....

Small units operating at the edge of the battlefield often face a familiar problem: they need precision strike capability, but traditional close air support...

As air forces adapt to more contested environments, there is growing demand for platforms that can operate alongside manned aircraft while reducing risk to...

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...

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UAS manufacturer Silent Arrow has been awarded a $1.8 million Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) contract by the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL)....

China’s military has publicly released footage showing the GJ-11 “Sharp Sword” stealth drone operating alongside crewed fighters, highlighting the country’s advances in unmanned combat...

Icing on aircraft surfaces remains a persistent operational challenge. During cold and wet conditions on the ground, ice accumulation can delay departures, disrupt schedules,...

Modern military operations face a growing mismatch between threats and available strike options. High-end precision weapons deliver accuracy and range, but they are expensive,...