Aviation

A GAO report exposes an alarming readiness crisis in the US F-35 fleet, prompting urgent calls for maintenance and sustainment reforms.

Marking a pivotal moment in aviation innovation, Joby Aviation has impressively delivered its first state-of-the-art eVTOL system to the United States Air Force, six months ahead of schedule, heralding a transformative era in both commercial and defense aerospace technology under the $131-million Agility Prime initiative.

Canada invests $3.7 billion in advanced drones and Hellfire missiles, strengthening its defense and global security commitments.

In 1987, a miscommunication during a routine military exercise led to a tragic, costly mistake with lifelong consequences.

The Boeing T-7A Red Hawk takes flight, ushering in a new era of advanced jet pilot training for the United States Air Force.

China’s PLA Ground Force’s KVD002 drone near Taiwan: A game-changer in regional geopolitics, with undisclosed ties to the CH-4.

Among the rapidly changing dynamics of modern warfare, the U.S. Army’s extensively tested Multi-Function Electronic Warfare – Air Large (MFEW-AL) system is poised to redefine the electronic warfare landscape, offering cutting-edge, user-friendly technology to equip warfighters, ensure spectrum dominance, and adapt to evolving threats, underscoring a global imperative to advance in this critical field.

Emerging in a groundbreaking era of aviation, the A-12 Oxcart, cloaked in secrecy and financed through clandestine channels, represented a seismic shift in technological prowess, epitomizing the Cold War’s quest for supremacy and laying the foundation for future aviation marvels, all while pushing the boundaries of speed, altitude, and stealth.

In a narrative laden with mystery and intrigue, the crash of an F-35 Lightning II in South Carolina unveils a tapestry of technological marvels and challenges, weaving together the pilot’s miraculous survival, the aircraft’s untracked flight, and lingering questions around cutting-edge military aviation.

With an unwavering commitment to excellence, groundbreaking innovations, and over 16,000 flight hours dedicated to critical operations, the Scorpions of the 2nd Special Operations Squadron have rightfully earned the prestigious 2022 Remotely Piloted Aircraft Squadron of the Year Award, showcasing their transformative impact on the future of unmanned systems in the Department of the Air Force.

Embark on an exhilarating journey with, Dave ‘Bio’ Baranek, as he shares the highs and lows, the thrills and spills, of his formative years in the Navy, aiming for the skies and earning his stripes as a radar intercept operator in the sleek F-14 Tomcat, and finally, achieving his dream of becoming a Top Gun instructor!

Discover the Sukhoi Su-34 fighter-bomber: A versatile marvel of Russian aviation, from its historic origins to its proven battlefield prowess.