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Jun 18, 2020
A nearly $1 billion upgrade breathes new life into old F/A-18C/Ds as the replacement selection process continues.
Jun 17, 2020
As the age of hypersonic X-planes passes, the era of Mach 5-plus weapons is set to begin.
Jun 16, 2020
Flight testing will increasingly augment ground tests as U.S. hypersonic development transitions to operational vehicles.
Jun 15, 2020
The pace of hypersonic strike systems research is picking up internationally, galvanized by developments in Russia and China.
Jun 12, 2020
Russia buys interim fighter-bombers; GA-ASI to vie for MQ-9 replacement; KC-46 RVS testing coming; COVID-19 contractor relief bill?
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Apr 03, 2025
Europe would have gaps in key mission areas if a push to reduce the U.S. military’s presence on the continent were to occur, the top U.S. officer in the region says.
Apr 03, 2025
A new U.S. Air Force unit creating a proving ground for autonomous combat aircraft hopes to take flight within the year.
Apr 03, 2025
The defense research laboratories of Australia and the UK have teamed up to jointly develop subsystems for new-generation low-cost weapons and munitions.
Apr 03, 2025
The U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation has scheduled a confirmation hearing for President Donald Trump’s nominee to head NASA.
Apr 03, 2025
The UK Royal Air Force (RAF) has become the first of the Eurofighter partner nations to formally retire the Tranche 1 variant of the combat aircraft.
Apr 03, 2025
Colombian President Gustavo Petro announced the selection of Saab Gripen E/F fighters late on April 2.
Apr 02, 2025
The U.S. State Department has expanded its Lockheed Martin F-16 C/D Blk. 70/72 package to the Philippines, as it hopes to secure a deal in Southeast Asia.
Apr 02, 2025
Long-standing personnel and parts shortages are sidelining aircraft as service leaders call for more funding.