Northrop Grumman B-21 Raider strategic bomber begins engine runs
The B-21 Raider project, which has been shrouded in secrecy and anticipation, is taking tangible steps towards its…
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Boeing C-17 Globemaster III: history, features, and performance
The Boeing C-17 Globemaster III is a modern long-haul military aviation cargo aircraft. This tactical airlifter currently plays…
Shield AI successfully demonstrates autonomous drone teaming using AI pilot
Shield AI successfully completed a demonstration showcasing the coordination and teamwork of three V-BAT Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS)…
US Air Force will train Ukrainian F-16 pilots from September 2023
The United States will begin training Ukrainian pilots to fly the F-16 from September 2023, to help the…
Pilatus PC-12: a versatile aircraft for business or leisure
An aircraft that has gained popularity due to its versatility, the Pilatus PC-12 combines the capabilities of private,…
USAF B-2 stealth bomber task force deployed to Iceland
More than 150 aviators and three B-2 Spirit strategic bombers landed at Keflavik Air Base, Iceland on August…
US Air Force invests $235M in JetZero’s blended-wing aircraft project
The US Air Force has announced a $235 million investment in aerospace startup JetZero to develop a demonstrator…
eVTOL aircraft: the revolutionary industry that may all end in tears
Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it’s an eVTOL aircraft! There is no question, the…
Northrop Grumman demonstrates B-2 Spirit’s automated mission updates
Northrop Grumman Corporation, in collaboration with the U.S. Air Force, conducted a demonstration of the integrated airborne mission…
DARPA launches program to capture stratospheric spy balloons
The US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has unveiled the CAPTURE (Capturing Aerial Payloads to Unleash Reliable…
XQ-58A Valkyrie drone completes first flight controlled by AI
The first-ever flight of an XQ-58A Valkyrie uncrewed aircraft controlled by artificial intelligence has been completed by the…
US Air Force commits to $142M investment in Archer Aviation eVTOL aircraft
Archer Aviation’s partnership with the United States Air Force (USAF) has taken a significant step forward as the…
Russian Su-35 damages USAF MQ-9 Reaper propeller over Syria: video
A Russian Su-35 fighter intercepted a USAF MQ-9 Reaper drone over Syria and damaged its propeller by releasing…
Metrea conducts first-ever commercial aerial refueling of US Air Force aircraft
Metrea, formerly Meta Aerospace, has made history by successfully conducting the first-ever commercial air-to-air refueling of US Air…
Exploring the legacy of the F4 Phantom: history and notable features
An iconic fighter jet that has left a lasting mark on aviation history, the McDonnell Douglas F4 Phantom…
USAF F-16 makes emergency landing at Aomori Airport, delays commercial flights
A USAF F-16 fighter made an emergency landing at Aomori Airport (AOJ) north of Japan’s main island of…
Pilot airlifted to hospital after WW2 Wildcat fighter plane crash-lands
The pilot of a Grumman General Motors Wildcat fighter plane was airlifted to hospital when the aircraft was…
USAF F-22 Raptor test squadron transitions into NGAD test squadron
The F-22 Raptor Combined Test Force (CTF) has transitioned into the Air Dominance Combined Test Force. This new…