DARPA wants industry ideas on 'Switchblade' oblique-wing plane

The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency is seeking proposals for the first phase of the supersonic "Switchblade" oblique flying wing (OFW) technology demonstration aircraft program. The agency envisions an "X-Plane" program leading to a "revolutionary" capability. Proposals are due Oct. 3. The...

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