Sikorsky has introduced the S-92 Phase IV main gearbox, which includes an auxiliary lubrication system that automatically engages if primary oil pressure is lost, allowing helicopters to continue flying without immediate landing. The new gearbox has undergone over 800 hours of testing, with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification expected in 2025
The Australian government is facing calls to reconsider its plan to acquire nuclear-powered submarines under the Aukus agreement, as concerns grow over delivery delays, rising costs, and U.S
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A large-scale drone attack targeted Moscow and the surrounding region early Tuesday, causing fires, damaging buildings, and disrupting major airports. Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin and Moscow Region Governor Andrei Vorobyov confirmed the strike, calling it the largest Ukrainian drone assault on the Russian capital since the war began
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Sikorsky has tested a new uncrewed aerial system (UAS) with a rotor blown wing, achieving over 40 take-offs and landings, including 30 transitions between helicopter and airplane modes. The 115-pound (52 kg) prototype, powered by batteries, demonstrated stability and maneuverability across different flight regimes
The Canadian government has
Aselsans Gökberk mobile laser weapon system detected, tracked, and destroyed FPV drones during recent tests. The system, developed for Türkiyes Steel Dome air defense program, uses a high-energy laser and an electronic jammer to neutralize mini and micro UAVs
The Portuguese Ministry of Defense has