DARPA has chosen Aurora Flight Sciences to construct a full-scale X-plane as part of the Control of Revolutionary Aircraft with Novel Effectors (CRANE) program's Phase 3. The X-65, a 7,000+ pound unmanned aircraft with a 30-foot wingspan, aims to demonstrate the practicality of using active flow control (AFC) actuators for primary flight control
The ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine has witnessed a significant shift in the use of First Person View (FPV) drones, according to research conducted by Open-source intelligence analyst Andrew Perpetua
In a devastating incident, a Russian-made Mi-28 attack helicopter crashed in Nyamisingiri Village, Kichwamba sub-county, Ntoroko district, Western Uganda, on Tuesday. The helicopter, en route to the Democratic Republic of Congo, tragically struck a village house, claiming the lives of both crew members aboard
In a massive Friday assault, Russia launched over 100 missiles at Ukrainian cities, targeting residential areas and civilian infrastructure, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported, emphasizing the effectiveness of Ukraine's air defense systems in mitigating the impact. The barrage is the largest and most devastating in what had previously been a relatively quiet winter
In a first, Ukrainian forces launched UJ-25 Skyline drones towards Russia in an attempt to identify the positions of Russian air defense systems such as the S-300 and S-400. The attack, however, was successfully repelled, Russian media reported
Embraer has entered into a Follow On Support Agreement contract with the Hellenic Air Force, providing integrated logistical support services for their fleet of one ERJ-135LR and four ERJ-145 AEW&C aircraft. The comprehensive contract encompasses spare parts, repair, pool, maintenance, and technical services for the five Embraer jets currently operational within the Hellenic Air Force
Germany's Diehl Defence officially announced its acquisition of Allweier, a precision parts manufacturer based in Überlingen. The company said it will take over Allweier on January 1, 2024
The Netherlands has decided to provide military assistance to Ukraine by delivering 18 F-16 fighter jets, announced Prime Minister Mark Rutte on Friday. The move is part of the agreements on military support for Ukraine in the face of Russia's ongoing invasion
Indian Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh announced in the Lok Sabha on December 20, 2023, that India significantly increased its satellite launches, launching 396 foreign satellites and 70 domestic satellites between 2014 and 2023
An F-35A Lightning II fighter jet from the U.S