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Collins Aerospace Secures $80M Contract to Upgrade US Army Black Hawk Helicopters’ Avionics System

Collins Aerospace secures an $80M contract to upgrade US Army Black Hawk avionics, enhancing flexibility and cutting sustainment costs.

Poland Bolsters Defense with $300 Million Apache Helicopter Lease from US

Poland boosts defense with a $300M Apache lease, strengthening NATO’s eastern flank while awaiting 96 next-gen AH-64E helicopters.

Raytheon Powers Up Fighter Jets with AI Radar Technology

Raytheon just tested the first AI-powered radar warning system for fighter jets, boosting threat detection and pilot survival.

Safran Secures Key Role in US Army’s Future Long Range Assault Aircraft Program

Safran’s high-tech flight solutions are helping shape the US Army’s next-gen aircraft to replace aging Black Hawks and Apaches.

RTX Lands Major $1.5B Contract to Upgrade F-22 Raptor Engines

Pratt & Whitney’s $1.5B deal boosts the F-22 Raptor’s power, stealth, and efficiency—ensuring air superiority for years to come.

WWII’s Strangest Disappearance: Did the L-8’s Crew Fall, Flee, or Get Abducted?

A WWII blimp took off with two men—hours later, it drifted back empty. No trace, no answers. What really happened to the L-8 crew?

The F-22 Raptor: The Overlooked Apex Predator of Air Superiority

The F-22 Raptor: unmatched speed, agility, and firepower. A true apex predator—will it ever get to prove itself in real combat?

Why the SR-71 Blackbird Shouldn’t Have Worked—But Did

Before radar evasion, the US built planes so fast and high they were untouchable. The SR-71? 4,000 missiles fired, zero hits.

Black Hawk Down: Why Pilots, Not ATC, Bear Ultimate Responsibility for Flight Safety

When you’re in the cockpit, ATC can offer guidance, but at the end of the day, it’s your hands on the controls—and your judgment that keeps you alive.

US Coast Guard Accepts Latest Combat King II Aircraft Upgrade

The US Coast Guard’s new HC-130J is here, loaded with cutting-edge tech to boost rescue missions, surveillance, and maritime security.

A-10 Warthog Lives On: The Close-Air Support Beast Too Tough to Ground

The legendary A-10 Warthog’s 30mm cannon can unleash 70 rounds per second, earning its status as a “flying tank” that refuses to quit.

SkyOS Transforms Black Hawks Into Pilot-Optional Aircraft

The US Army upgrades 2,400 Black Hawks with Skyryse’s SkyOS, adding optionally-piloted capabilities for safer, smarter missions.

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