US Air Force Awards $13 Billion Contract to Replace Aging “Doomsday Planes”
The US Air Force awarded a $13 billion contract to replace its aging “doomsday planes” with a next-generation airborne command center.
Aviation
US Acquires Soviet-Era Aircraft From Kazakhstan in Move Shrouded in Secrecy
The US purchase of obsolete Soviet-era aircraft from Kazakhstan raises questions about its purpose amid growing tensions.
Innovating Naval Aviation: The Rise of the MQ-25 Stingray Unmanned Refueler
The US Navy’s MQ-25 Stingray: Naval aviation innovation faces challenges, demands collaboration for futuristic carrier-based operations.
Ukraine’s Surging Drone Production and Its Potential Impact on Regional Dynamics
Ukraine’s rapid drone production surge fueled by Western support could tip the balance in regional defense dynamics.
F-4 Era Ends in South Korea: Retirement Ceremony Set for June
South Korea’s legendary F-4 Phantoms roar through final drills before retirement in June, marking farewell to an era.
Powerful Radar Upgrade Promises Doubled Range for Gray Eagle 25M
GA-ASI’s Gray Eagle 25M gets EagleEye radar boost: doubled range, AESA antenna, and artificial intelligence for next-generation drone.
US Air Force Picks Anduril, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. to Forge Ahead with Collaborative Combat Aircraft
US Air Force picks Anduril and GA-ASI to build prototypes for next-gen Collaborative Combat Aircraft drones for manned-unmanned teaming.
Smoke-Filled Cockpits Prompt Return to Older Generators for Apache Helicopters
The US Army is reverting to older generators for Apache helicopters after encountering safety issues with a recently upgraded model.
US B-21 Raider vs. China’s H-20: A Tale of Two Stealth Bombers
The US B-21 Raider and China’s H-20 stealth bombers cast long shadows as the two countries vie for aerial dominance in the Indo-Pacific.
Mojave Drone Shreds Targets in Live-Fire Demo, Marking Major Milestone
General Atomics’ Mojave unmanned aircraft system aces live-fire test, strafing targets and hinting at a transformed drone warfare future.
Safran Secures US Coast Guard Contract for Continued Dolphin Helicopter Engine Support
Safran secured a 5-year contract to provide support services for the engines powering the US Coast Guard’s MH-65 Dolphin helicopters.
Iran Downplays Reports of Imminent Su-35 Fighter Jet Delivery
Despite initial reports of imminent delivery, uncertainty surrounds Iran’s potential acquisition of Su-35 fighter jets from Russia.
