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Latest Aviation stories, analysis, and updates from SOFREP.

From Dream to Reality: How the CV-22 Osprey Revolutionized Special Operations

From Dream to Reality: How the CV-22 Osprey Revolutionized Special Operations

May 14, 2024

The CV-22 Osprey, a revolutionary tiltrotor aircraft, transforming Special Ops with unparalleled capabilities and reduced mission risks.

The MQ-9A Reaper Drone Gets a Guardian Angel

The MQ-9A Reaper Drone Gets a Guardian Angel

May 12, 2024

GA-ASI and Shift5 team up to enhance MQ-9A Reaper drone’s cyber defenses and maintenance for US Special Ops.

Northrop Grumman Awarded $543M Contract to Expand Triton Drone Fleet

Northrop Grumman Awarded $543M Contract to Expand Triton Drone Fleet

May 9, 2024

Northrop Grumman’s $543M contract for MQ-4C Triton expands naval capabilities, bolstering maritime security in the Pacific region.

Tech Giant Secures $49M Deal with US Air Force to Enhance Long-Endurance Drone Technology

Tech Giant Secures $49M Deal with US Air Force to Enhance Long-Endurance Drone Technology

May 8, 2024

DZYNE’s $49M Air Force Research Lab deal reshapes the skies: UAVs set to soar longer and smarter, marking a new era in defense and national security prowess.

B-2 Stealth Bomber Gets a $7 Billion Upgrade to Stay Ahead of Threats

B-2 Stealth Bomber Gets a $7 Billion Upgrade to Stay Ahead of Threats

May 5, 2024

The USAF awarded a $7B contract to Northrop for a comprehensive upgrade program to ensure the B-2 stealth bomber remains a strategic asset.

Son of Blackbird: The SR-72 and the Hypersonic Future

Son of Blackbird: The SR-72 and the Hypersonic Future

May 4, 2024

The SR-72, son of the legendary SR-71 Blackbird, is a hypersonic aircraft concept poised to redefine airpower for the US Air Force.

Boeing Soars on Two Fronts: Advancements in Air Refueling and Pilot Training

Boeing Soars on Two Fronts: Advancements in Air Refueling and Pilot Training

May 3, 2024

Boeing’s progress in MUM-T software and the next-gen T-7A Red Hawk jet trainer promises to transform aerial operations and pilot training.

Mach 3.5 and a Dream: Inside the Hypersonic ‘Hyper Sting’ Jet

Mach 3.5 and a Dream: Inside the Hypersonic ‘Hyper Sting’ Jet

May 2, 2024

The Hyper Sting concept reignites the dream of supersonic travel powered by a (possibly theoretical) cold fusion reactor, but faces hurdles.

Marines Receive First Extended-Range Reaper Drone, Boosting Long-Range Eyes in the Sky

Marines Receive First Extended-Range Reaper Drone, Boosting Long-Range Eyes in the Sky

May 1, 2024

The Marines received their first extended-range MQ-9A Reaper drone, boosting their long-range surveillance capabilities.

US Air Force Awards $13 Billion Contract to Replace Aging “Doomsday Planes”

US Air Force Awards $13 Billion Contract to Replace Aging “Doomsday Planes”

April 29, 2024

The US Air Force awarded a $13 billion contract to replace its aging “doomsday planes” with a next-generation airborne command center.

US Acquires Soviet-Era Aircraft From Kazakhstan in Move Shrouded in Secrecy

US Acquires Soviet-Era Aircraft From Kazakhstan in Move Shrouded in Secrecy

April 29, 2024

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

Innovating Naval Aviation: The Rise of the MQ-25 Stingray Unmanned Refueler

April 28, 2024

The US Navy’s MQ-25 Stingray: Naval aviation innovation faces challenges, demands collaboration for futuristic carrier-based operations.

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