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5 March

Pratt & Whitney’s Rotating Detonation Engine Promises More Powerful Missiles

Pratt & Whitney has wrapped up a series of tests on a new propulsion technology that promises a leap in fuel efficiency, range, and speed for future weapons.

5 March

Joe Saballa

US Exploring 3D-Printed Dark Ceramics for Hypersonic Missiles, Aircraft

America's hypersonic missiles and aircraft may soon incorporate 3D-printed dark ceramics capable of withstanding extreme conditions.

5 March

Concepts of the uncrewed fighter aircraft YFQ-42A (bottom) and the YFQ-44A are pictured in artwork. The aircraft are designed to leverage autonomous capabilities and crewed-uncrewed teaming to defeat enemy threats in contested environments. (U.S. Air Force artwork courtesy of General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. and Anduril Industries)

Christine Casimiro

USAF ‘Loyal Wingmen’ Receive Fighter Drone Designations for First Time

The US Air Force’s Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) program prototypes have been given fighter drone designations, a first in the service’s history.

5 March

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky speaking at an event

Staff Writer With AFP

Zelensky Appeals to Trump After US Halts Ukraine Aid

Ukrainian President Zelensky said he wanted to "make things right" and to work with US President Trump to secure peace in Ukraine.

4 March

ZEUS Directed Energy System mounted on Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV).

Rojoef Manuel

US Air Force, Parsons to Equip Joint Light Tactical Vehicle With Bomb-Detonating Laser

The US Air Force has partnered with Parsons Corporation to equip the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle with a directed energy bomb disposal system.

4 March

Joe Saballa

Lockheed Announces Huge Milestone for Global F-35 Fleet

Lockheed Martin's global F-35 fleet has surpassed one million flight hours, marking a historic milestone for the 20-year program.

4 March

A KC-46A Pegasus arrives at Travis Air Force Base, Calif., Mar. 7, 2017. Travis was recently selected as one of the preferred locations for the next two active-duty-led KC-46A Pegasus bases. (U.S. Air Force photo/Louis Briscese)

Joe Saballa

Cracks Found on KC-46 Tanker Aircraft Prompt US Air Force to Suspend Deliveries Anew

The US Air Force is temporarily refusing to accept new KC-46 refueling aircraft from Boeing after discovering cracks in two of four ready-for-delivery planes.

4 March

Nuuva V300 hybrid-electric vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) unmanned aerial system

Rojoef Manuel

Pipistrel Completes Maiden Flight of Nuuva V300 VTOL Logistics Drone

Textron Systems segment Pipistrel has completed the initial flight of its Nuuva V300 hybrid-electric vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) unmanned aerial system.

4 March

Two U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancers assigned to the 34th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, fly by Royal Australian Air Force Base Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia, before landing for fuel on June 22, 2022. Bomber Task Force missions contribute to joint force lethality and deter aggression in the Indo-Pacific by demonstrating United States Air Force ability to operate anywhere in the world at any time in support of the National Defense Strategy. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Tech.Sgt. Chris Hibben)

Rojoef Manuel

Air Industries Group Wins Landing Gear Deal for US B-1B, F-16 Aircraft

Air Industries Group has secured contracts to supply landing gear components for the US Air Force’s B-1B Lancer heavy bomber and F-16 Fighting Falcon combat aircraft.

4 March