New System Could Make US Air Force Planes’ Takeoff, Landing, All Operations Autonomous An advanced system designed by a Californian firm is soon to be tested by the US Air Force, paving the way for autonomous takeoff, landing, and overall operations of military aircraft. This groundbreaking technology marks a significant leap forward in the realm […]
Jet-powered drone wingman for US 6th-gen fighter completes first test flight
Jet-powered drone wingman for US 6th-gen fighter completes first test flight The US Air Force, in collaboration with General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), has begun to revolutionize the future of aerial combat with the successful test flight of a jet-powered drone wingman for the upcoming 6th-generation fighter aircraft. This groundbreaking achievement marks a significant […]
China claims to fix fatal design flaw that killed US Navy’s stealth drone dreams
China Claims to Fix Fatal Design Flaw That Killed US Navy’s Stealth Drone Dreams Chinese engineers say they have cracked a fundamental bottleneck in stealth aircraft design with a groundbreaking development that could potentially reshape the landscape of modern warfare. This achievement comes on the heels of the fatal design flaw that led to the […]
B-1B ‘Bone’ goes hypersonic: US bomber to carry Mach 5+ missiles on wing pylons
B-1B ‘Bone’ goes hypersonic: US bomber to carry Mach 5+ missiles on wing pylons The US Air Force is taking a significant step to improve the effectiveness of its combat aircraft by upgrading the B-1B Lancer, also known as the “Bone,” to carry hypersonic missiles capable of speeds exceeding Mach 5 on its wing pylons. […]
US F-22 Raptors to get deadlier with addition of ‘loyal wingman’ drones
US F-22 Raptors to get deadlier with addition of ‘loyal wingman’ drones While everyone waits for the arrival of a sixth-generation fighter to gain loyal wingman capability, the US Air Force is not sitting idly by. The latest development in military aviation comes in the form of integrating ‘loyal wingman’ drones with the formidable F-22 […]
Swedish fighter jet autonomously flies real combat mission using onboard AI
Swedish Fighter Jet Autonomously Flies Real Combat Mission Using Onboard AI In a bold step toward the future of air combat, Saab’s Gripen E fighter jet has recently made history by autonomously flying a real combat mission using its onboard artificial intelligence. This groundbreaking achievement marks a significant milestone in the evolution of military aviation, […]
What makes a fighter jet ‘sixth generation’ and why it matters
Unveiling China’s Sixth Generation Fighter Jet: A Game-Changer in Air Power To significantly improve its air power, China has revealed what it claims to be the world’s first sixth-generation fighter jet. This announcement marks a significant milestone in the realm of military aviation, raising questions about what defines a sixth-generation fighter jet and why it […]
US Air Force’s new stealth drone can fly for days before going for the kill
US Air Force’s new stealth drone can fly for days before going for the kill The US Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) has awarded General Atomics a contract for work on the development of a new, cutting-edge stealth drone. This advanced drone, known as the MQ-9B SkyGuardian, is designed to be capable of flying for […]
US Army’s assault tiltrotor aircraft takes virtual flight years before real takeoff
US Army’s Assault Tiltrotor Aircraft Takes Virtual Flight Years Before Real Takeoff In an interesting trial, the US Army’s Program Manager for the Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft has recently unveiled a groundbreaking development in aviation technology. The Army is exploring the capabilities of a cutting-edge assault tiltrotor aircraft through virtual simulations, paving the way for […]
Trump signals bold upgrades for US air power with F-55 twin-engine jet and F-22 Super
Trump signals bold upgrades for US air power with F-55 twin-engine jet and F-22 Super The United States may be gearing up to redefine its air dominance, and President Donald Trump is leading the charge. With the recent announcement of the development of the F-55 twin-engine jet and the enhancement of the F-22 Super, the […]