Defense and Space

The image, which the U.S. Air Force published on March 7, reveals for the first time that the inlets are shaped like sideways teardrops.

Russian fighter jets have increased their operations near and over U.S. locations in Syria in recent weeks, a U.S. Air Force lieutenant general says.

U.S. startup PteroDynamics has closed a $7.5 million seed funding round and teamed with Leidos to bid for a DARPA X-plane project.

A new generation of design tools has allowed small companies to compete against industry heavyweights in developing high-performance aircraft.

The U.S. Air Force has laid out an operating plan for Collaborative Combat Aircraft, the uncrewed loyal wingman systems it plans to fly alongside fighters.

Russia’s replacement Soyuz MS-23 at the International Space Station has been equipped with custom launch and re-entry seat liners for three crewmembers.

A top U.S commander did not provide details, but the category of long-loitering, uncrewed aircraft includes fixed-wing aircraft, solar gliders and balloons.

Australia is planning its future military expansion as it seeks to fend off the widening influence of China and build its defense industrial capabilities.

Nigeria’s Army has ordered a dozen MD 530F Cayuse Warrior light attack/scout helicopters from U.S. manufacturer MD Helicopters.

The U.S. Air Force has approved production of the Boeing MH-139 Grey Wolf helicopter, with an award of $285 million for the first batch of aircraft.

AI produces alien-like bone structures that are lighter and stronger.

Three reasons why the use of nuclear weapons does not make sense for Russia.

While it is unlikely that Russia will turn to nuclear weapons, the ongoing war in Ukraine may prompt a new strategic standoff.

Lonestar Data Holdings, a startup developing a data center for Moon-based operations, has raised $5 million in a seed round.

GENERAL ATOMICS AEROTEC SYSTEMS, Germany completed upgrade/modernization program on two Dornier 228s for Royal Thai Navy.

The U.S. Air Force wants to formally kill its KC-Y “Bridge Tanker” program as it accelerates its future Next Generation Air Refueling System.

The U.S. Air Force will buy three new General Atomics Aeronautical Systems MQ-9B SkyGuardian remotely piloted aircraft.

Ukraine has about 60 aircraft remaining, but those have been made “worthless” in the face of highly effective Russian air defenses.

The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency sent a destruct command to the new H3 rocket March 7 after a successful initial liftoff.

The UK and German air forces have linked arms to undertake a joint air policing mission from Estonia.

The F-35 Joint Program Office suspended F-35 deliveries and halted production flight operations after the Dec. 15 crash of a Lockheed-owned F-35B.

The contractual milestone ends a four-year negotiating process with the F-35 Joint Program Office as the U.S. Air Force evaluates a replacement engine.

Airborne testing for the Korea Aerospace Industries KF-21 fighter with an active electronically scanned array radar is underway.

The new owners of MD Helicopters are envisioning raising production to 50 helicopters a year by 2025.

Although fighters and long-range missiles have topped Ukraine’s urgent cries for more weapons from the West, attack helicopters also are on the list.