Bell Helicopter Textron's 412 EP candidate for the U.S. Army's light utility helicopter program adorns the cover of the January 30, 2006, issue and is seen maneuvering near Hillsboro, Texas, during a flight test at the company's XworX facility.
The U.S. Space Development Agency has tapped remote sensing company Capella to build two spacecraft and demonstrate advanced tactical satellite communications capabilities.
State-owned aviation company Enaer delivered the first prototype of the T-40 Newen primary trainer to the Chilean air force during an April 6 ceremony at the FIDAE air show.
A survivability upgrade is coming for the Sikorsky HH-60W Jolly Green II fleet that rescued the pilot and weapon system officer of a Boeing F-15E that was shot down over Iran on April 2.
The Air Force Research Laboratory’s DEUSCI program advances hybrid satellite communications with industry-provided terminals, enabling seamless network switching for U.S. military operations.
Three bidders, including Bell and M1 Support Services, advance to the final phase of the U.S. Army’s Flight School Next program, which aims to overhaul rotary-wing training with a new fleet of single-engine turbine helicopters.
Hermeus secures $350 million in Series C funding to accelerate production of its supersonic Quarterhorse Mk 2.1 aircraft, advancing high-speed flight capabilities and scaling manufacturing operations.
Belgium’s Air Force becomes the first European military customer for Cessna’s SkyCourier, acquiring five aircraft for special forces operations with modifications for rapid personnel and equipment transport.
The U.S. Air Force is exploring the addition of one-way attack drones to its arsenal, seeking domestically sourced designs that comply with U.S. technology policies and avoid reliance on Chinese components.
KULR Technology Group is moving into electric aviation with a pact to provide the battery system for Robinson's eR66 electric light helicopter demonstrator.
The British Army's H145 Jupiter Mk.2 helicopters begin operations in Brunei, replacing older aircraft and supporting missions like troop transport and firefighting.
On-orbit servicing startup Starfish Space raised more than $100 million in a Series B funding round, buoyed by a satellite deorbiting contract with the U.S.
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc. said it paused operations with its YFQ-42A prototype following a mishap after takeoff at its airport in California.
Israel’s defense industry will accelerate production of exo-atmospheric Arrow 3 ballistic missile interceptors following a month of relentless barrages launched from Iran.
In a $1.5 trillion U.S. defense spending proposal for fiscal 2027 filled with superlatives, arguably no organization made out better than the Defense Autonomous Warfare Group (DAWG).
Modernizing the airborne ISR enterprise is a strategic necessity that ensures the nation retains the ability to see, understand and act faster than adversaries.
Anduril is working on hypersonic strike systems and large air vehicles, pushing its defense technology portfolio beyond subsonic cruise missiles and CCA.
U.S. forces in a large-scale and complex rescue operation retrieved a downed and injured U.S. Air Force airman after more than two days deep inside Iran.
