Hiding in Plain Sight – New Material Disguises Missiles as Passenger...
Chinese scientists developed a new device called the “Golden Veil” that deceives air defense systems by disguising cruise missiles as large aircraft (like jetliners),...
Harpoon Missile Successfully Integrated into F-16
In a recent successful test at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, the US Air Force demonstrated its ability to integrate the US Navy’s Harpoon...
Air Traffic Control System Vulnerable to Cyberattack
The country’s air traffic control systems are vulnerable to hackers. This, according to a 42-page document entitled "Information Security: FAA Needs to Address Weaknesses...
Denmark Purchases Advanced Targeting Pods for its Air Force
Northrop Grumman Corporation has been awarded a contract by the Royal Danish Air Force (RDAF) to provide LITENING advanced targeting pods for its F-16...
3D-Printed Sensor Coating Would Cover Robots and Aircraft
A new method of creating flexible, printable electronics that combine sensors and processing circuitry was developed by MIT researchers. The work was supported by...
The US Navy, Drones, and “Affordable Mass”
An official Request for Information (RFI) was published by the United States Navy in order to gather information on available fixed-wing drone launch and...
The Threat to the Israeli Air Force over Gaza
Hamas has been taking great efforts for a while now to damage the Air Forces’ aircraft operating within the Gaza Strip. "It’s problematic to...
Renowned UAV Changes its Path
Refueling aircraft during a mission in order to extend their range has always been a challenge. A new unmanned carrier-based tanker aircraft will help...
Japan is Enhancing its Electronic Warfare Capabilities
Military actions today depend on the effective use of the electromagnetic spectrum to surveil and assess the battlespace, to protect friendly forces and equipment,...
AI and Lasers Team Up Against Swarms of Drones
The growing use of inexpensive drones has created a major challenge for air defense systems. Small reconnaissance UAVs and FPV strike drones can be...
Pilots Get Anti-CBRN Defense System
With recent and continuing world events regarding non-conventional warfare, the US ability to effectively fight and win in an environment that involves weapons of...
No More Blackbox – This AI Air Combat System Can Explain...
Researchers from the Northwestern Polytechnical University in China managed to create a smart air combat system that can explain its decision-making process in wartime...
Stealth Isn’t Invisible Anymore? AI Signals Intelligence Raises Questions
Modern military operations rely heavily on stealth and operational secrecy. Advanced aircraft such as the B-2 Spirit bomber are designed to avoid radar detection...
Airdrops – A Tricky Mission
By Arie Egozi
It may look a simple mission but it isn't. Some of the weapons and ammunition that were airdropped by the coalition aircraft...
What Delays Refueling Aircraft Supply to Israeli Airforce ?
At least two Boeing KC-46A aerial refueling aircraft are needed immediately to the Israeli airforce (IAF). While the negotiations between Washington and Jerusalem on...
Drones For Agriculture Might Mark It As Target
The field of unmanned aviation is becoming even more central around the world. Many countries are using Unmanned aerial vehicles for operational needs, both...
Lockheed Martin Tested F-35 Drag Chute for Icy Runways
As part of the certification process for the Norwegian drag chute, Lockheed Martin tested the handling qualities of its F-35 Lightning II during icy...
New Precision Targeting Systems to Russian Fighters in Syria
Russian Sukhoi Su-33 air superiority fighters based on the aircraft carrier Admiral Kuznetsov will be outfitted with an ultra-precision targeting system, known as the...
A Modular Weapon That Disrupts the Battlefield’s Signals
Modern air operations increasingly depend on the electromagnetic spectrum. Radar, communications links, targeting networks and drone control systems all rely on uninterrupted access to...
Elbit to Provide Helicopter Systems to U.S. Army
Elbit Systems’ ANVIS HUD - Aviators’ Night Vision Imaging System Head-Up Display system - is a day and night display system that connects to...
Race To Develop 6th Generation Fighter Jets
An additional company has entered the race to develop the new 6th generation fighter jets. To quote the official statement of Collins Aerospace –...
Predator UAS Saves Life in Rim Fire Disaster Relief Efforts
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems announced that a MQ-1 Predator unmanned air systems (UAS) successfully supported firefighters in their efforts to contain California’s Rim Fire,...
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Fall Overboard? This Autonomous Drone Could Reach You Before the Rescue...
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