New Hypersonic Engine Achieves Mach 16 in Latest Tests
China has made a major stride in hypersonic flight technology with the successful testing of a newly developed engine, capable of reaching an astounding...
Airbus Launches Cargo Drone Challenge
Local Motors is a Phoenix, Arizona-based car manufacturer who made world history by being the first company to produce a 3D printed car is...
New Disposable ‘Jackdaw’ Combat UAS
UK-based company QinetiQ unveiled its concept for a new disposable, cheap and effective unmanned aerial system (UAS) called the "Jackdaw," which is reportedly designed...
IAI Signed Special Mission Aircraft Contract
Israel Aerospace Industries has received a 350$ Million Special Mission Aircraft related contract from a major European country. The Contract will be executed by...
India Will Use New Mini-Drones to Guard its Borders
Stepping up surveillance along the tense border of China and Pakistan, the Indian Army is equipping its troops with hand-held drones. It has floated...
Airbus Helicopter Breaks Speed Record
The Airbus Racer helicopter reaches major achievement by exceeding its level speed objective of 400 kph (reaching 418 kph) less than two months after...
New Multi-Function Unmanned Vehicle
Unmanned aerial vehicles are usually capable of performing various tasks as they fly through the air, some unmanned vehicles can perform missions at sea,...
Quantum Leap in Military Rotorcraft Capabilities
Rotorcraft require a heavy burden of maintenance due to flying at high speeds. An on-demand control technology of composite material behavior could enable a...
China Launches New Extremely Cheap and Efficient Turbofan Engine
Chinese researchers have successfully developed a turbofan drone engine that is cheaper and more fuel-efficient, which could enable it to effectively get ahead of...
This Drone Refuels Jets So Pilots Don’t Have To
Carrier-based air operations are increasingly constrained by range. As strike aircraft become more capable and missions push farther from the carrier, a growing share...
Cooling Device Improves Function of Hypersonic Missiles
China’s National University of Defense Technology’s College of Aerospace Science and Engineering in Changsha has developed a cooling device designed to enhance the performance...
Turkey Angers the U.S. by Offering Helicopters to Pakistan
Turkey is aggressively lobbying to give T-129 attack helicopters to Pakistan to replace its aging AH-1F fleet and is prepared to agree to generous...
Turkish President Should Thank Russian EW Systems
Russia is now one of the world leaders in the development and application of EW (Electronic Warfare), even though 20 years ago it was...
Changing Threat Environment Influences Technology Choices
The changing threat environment and concerns about advanced adversaries are prompting the US Air Force to consider jettisoning plans to buy a next-generation Joint...
The New Storm-Chasers: UAVs To Track Hurricanes
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) are used for almost everything nowadays. These flying machines are used by the business and private sectors, as well as...
Some Much Needed Upgrades For This UAV Generation
For the current generation of unmanned systems to survive in contested environments, they need upgrades to situational awareness, automation and weapons, a major U.S....
Russia is Enhancing its EW Capabilities
Russia has been using electronic warfare (EW) in various arenas. Russian forces have been particularly successful at using electronic warfare technology to interfere with...
US Air Force Rolls Out New Stealth Bombers
The U.S. Air Force has rolled out plans to phase out the B-1B and B-2 bomber fleets as it makes way for the new...
Next Generation GPS – Already Under Development
Northrop Grumman Corporation has been awarded a contract from the U.S. Air Force for technology maturation and risk reduction in support of next-generation navigation...
Insect-Inspired Navigation Method Developed
Many technological innovations are inspired by Nature. Flying insects were the inspiration to the development of a miniaturized gyroscope, a special sensor used in...
Israeli Air Combat Training Systems at Blue Flag 2021
IAI has supplied the Israeli Air Force with an innovative air combat training system that enables debriefing of flight training exercises to be completed...
DARPA Refocuses Precision Close Air Support Effort On Manned Aircraft
Raytheon is moving ahead to demonstrate more rapid and accurate close air support after finalizing a contract with the U.S. Defense Advanced Research Projects...

















































