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Mar 17, 2026
Pittsburgh-based Near Earth is flight-testing its modular autonomy system in a Sikorsky UH-60L Black Hawk.
Mar 16, 2026
As high-energy lasers become weapons for countering small drones, the technology is on its way to demonstrating the potential to shoot down strategic threats.
Mar 16, 2026
The CASIC LY-1 laser weapon, revealed at Beijing’s Victory Day parade, features a larger aperture than the U.S. Navy’s Helios.
Mar 13, 2026
Editors are joined in Atlanta by vertical flight veteran Mike Hirschberg to discuss the highlights of this year's Verticon rotorcraft expo.
Mar 13, 2026
Assessing the the Iran war status is increasingly about who has what in stock.
Mar 13, 2026
Investor sentiment for defense remains strong, but here are some factors to consider about the wave of initial public and secondary offerings.
Mar 12, 2026
The U.S. Space Force is sharpening plans to monitor and defend the region between Earth and the Moon as global competition extends deeper into space.
Mar 11, 2026
Congress and industry agree that ADS-B “In” is needed, but equipage requirements and operational scope remain open for discussion.