Few ideas in aerospace have been tried and have failed as often as high-speed vertical-takeoff-and-landing but, undeterred by the scores of past dead ends, the U.S. military is trying again.

Under development for four years, Advanced Aircraft Company's multi-rotor HAMR can fly for up to 3.5 hr. or carry a maximum sensor payload of 6 lb. in its dual cargo bay.

Lockheed Martin has replaced Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) as the supplier of the carrier-based ground control system for the Boeing MQ-25 Stingray, an unmanned tanker, a U.S. Navy official said Aug. 2.

An Italian F-35 Joint Strike Fighter has landed on the flight deck of the country’s aircraft carrier Cavour for the first time.

The U.S. State Department has approved Israeli plans to purchase the CH-53K King Stallion.

The first upgraded UH-60V Black Hawks have entered service with the Pennsylvania National Guard.

Delivery drone developer Volansi has completed the first autonomous unmanned air system (UAS) maritime cargo delivery between two moving U.S. government ships.

Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) confirmed that it has secured a deal with return customer the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) for two T-50TH lead-in fighter trainers.