As part of its Tern maritime UAV program, Darpa is pursuing a new method of launching and recovering conventional fixed-wing UAVs on small-ship flight decks.
DARPA has awarded five contracts for the first phase of a program to develop a radio-frequency system capable of adaptively and flexibly switching among communications, radar and electronic-warfare modes.
The UK Maritime Coastguard Agency has begun studies into introducing an unmanned aircraft to assist in search and rescue operations by the end of 2019.
UTC Aerospace Systems struggled to recover from the setback of losing the F-35 ejection seat competition to Martin-Baker, but with the first customers in hand for its latest ACES 5 the company is targeting domestic and international opportunities.
The U.S. Air Force’s F-35A made its debut at the toughest Red Flag yet, and not only dominated the air space but made the legacy aircraft in the force package even deadlier, according to pilots.
The chairman of the House Armed Services Committee is urging the Pentagon to prioritize aircraft modernization in a supplemental budget request expected by March 1.
An expected boost to U.S. defense spending under President Donald Trump may last only five years, if that long, and the snapback to lower budgets could be harsher than before.
As fighters become more advanced and expensive, the number of aircraft produced and ordered continues to fall, so Martin-Baker wants to broaden out the market and its capabilities.
Bell is preparing its prototype V-280 Valor next-generation tiltrotor for ground-vibration testing as it pushes to achieve first flight by September of this year.
Advanced composites provider Hexcel has invested $10 million more in additive manufacturer Oxford Performance Materials, which is making 3D printed parts for Boeing's CST-100 Starliner.
In his first meeting with President Donald Trump, the U.S. Air Force chief told the new commander-in-chief that the service needs more people and resources to fulfill its missions at home and abroad.
