World’s First Drone-Based Airborne Early Warning System Completes Maiden Flight
Two defense giants have joined forces for a milestone flight of what they describe as the world’s first unmanned airborne early warning solution.
Near Earth Targets Marine Logistics With Self-Flying Cargo Helicopter Concept
A Pittsburgh-based firm is looking to help the US Marine Corps tackle logistics challenges in high-risk environments with a self-flying cargo aircraft concept aimed at safer resupply missions.
MBDA, Safran Take THUNDART Rocket From Concept to Live Fire in Just 18 Months
MBDA and Safran Electronics have just ticked off a key milestone with the THUNDART rocket, taking the system from concept to demonstration in only 18 months.
CH-47F Chinook Achieves First Pilot-Free Landing With Boeing Control System
A Boeing flight control system enabled a CH-47F Chinook helicopter to complete a landing with no pilot input needed during a recent flight test.
Rare Overhead Look at B-21 Raider Emerges During Mid-Air Refueling
For the first time, America’s next-generation stealth bomber has been captured in a full overhead view while in flight.
‘Fastest Unmanned Aircraft’ for American Warfighters Advances in Development
Hermeus has moved a step closer to fielding what it describes as the “fastest unmanned aircraft flying today,” raising $350 million to advance development.
US CH-53E Chopper Completes Mid-Air Refuel While Lifting Two Vehicles
The US has pushed the CH-53E through a demanding sortie, completing mid-air refuel while two military vehicles hang right underneath it.
Hivemind Goes to Japan: Mitsubishi Demos AI-Powered Mission Autonomy for UAVs
Shield AI and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries are pushing to make drones more autonomous, enabling them to sense, adapt, and act independently.
Valkyrie Drones Set for First Flight With European Sovereign Mission System
Airbus is reconfiguring the Valkyrie drones with an “AI brain” that unlocks an ability to coordinate entire mission groups all on their own.
Rapid-Built Liquid Rocket Engine Hits Supersonic in New US Test
The Affordable Rapid Missile Demonstrator moved into supersonic territory during a recent flight trial, thanks to a rapidly developed liquid rocket engine.
PrSM Increment 2 Takes First Flight With Expanded Strike Envelope
The US Army has taken a major step in expanding the reach of its long-range fires arsenal, completing the first flight test of the Precision Strike Missile Increment 2.
Instead of Missiles, Turkish Combat Drone Carries Smaller UAVs Under Its Wings
Turkish Aerospace Industries has demonstrated a new twist in drone warfare: a combat unmanned aerial vehicle carrying other drones.
Turkey Launches First Dedicated Stand-Off Electronic Warfare Aircraft
A business jet has been given a new life as Turkey’s first dedicated stand-off jammer, marking a key milestone in the country’s airborne electronic warfare capabilities.
‘A Class of Its Own’: New British Hybrid Drone Can Haul 400-Kg in One Go
Defense giant MBDA has taken part in developing a unique drone capable of carrying nearly half a ton of payload.
Leonardo Unveils Tiltrotor Concept for Stable, Aerodynamic Flight
Leonardo has taken another step toward next-generation aviation with a new concept said to answer a long-standing question: what is the most efficient tiltrotor design?
BAE Systems Packs EW Punch in ‘Small-Scale’ System for Airborne Attacks
BAE Systems has miniaturized its electromagnetic attack hardware into a compact, airborne system capable of delivering mass disruption effects from the sky.
Ursa Major Rolls Out Hypersonic Missile That Adjusts Speed, Restarts Mid-Flight
Ursa Major is competing against hypersonic targets with its own high-speed missile designed to operate inside and beyond the Earth’s atmosphere.
Airbus Sets Out New Military Helicopter Concepts for NATO
Airbus has answered NATO’s call for the next generation of rotorcraft, unveiling concepts designed for high-speed flights and operational flexibility.
From Blueprint to Flight in 71 Days: 3D Printing Powers America’s New Strike Aircraft
It took just 71 days for Divergent Technologies and Mach Industries to turn a new aircraft concept from the drawing board into a flight-ready prototype.
UK Innovates With 3D-Printed Aircraft Parts Made From Scrap Titanium
QinetiQ has claimed a first for global aviation: flying an aircraft with 3D-printed parts created from recycled titanium.
Red Wolf Meets Sky Warden in L3Harris’ Hybrid Strike, ISR Showcase
L3Harris brought together two of its platforms in a hybrid strike concept, pairing the Red Wolf munition with the Sky Warden support system.
European Multi-Mission Aircraft Heads Into Advanced ISR Territory With New Tech
Two European firms have given a special mission aircraft improved versatility in ISR missions with the installation of a new communications setup.
UK’s First Full-Size Autonomous Helicopter Takes Off
For the first time in the UK, a full-size autonomous helicopter has taken flight, joining manned aircraft in a major milestone for British aviation.
Ukraine’s ‘Ruta’ Grows Beyond Loitering Role, Emerges as Cruise Missile in New Iteration
Ukraine’s Ruta missile is stepping beyond its roots as a loitering munition, with its latest version ready to show its new muscle as a cruise weapon.
