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US news
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago

UFO striking fighter jet is among swarm of mystery objects spotted near US military sites: reports

Multiple reports indicate an increase in unidentified flying objects (UFOs) around Air Force training ranges in Arizona.
#f-35
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago
London startup

Check out the Royal Air Force's new StormShroud drone made to jam enemy radars and clear the way for F-35s and Typhoon fighters

Tech industry
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

What the makers of the F-35 stealth fighter say is needed to tackle the jet's cost and readiness concerns

The F-35 program's main challenge is addressing cost and readiness through better parts supply and maintenance investments.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago
London startup

Check out the Royal Air Force's new StormShroud drone made to jam enemy radars and clear the way for F-35s and Typhoon fighters

#defense-contracts
US politics
fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago

Trump is pitching a new supercharged twin-engine F-35 with a new name: F-55

Trump proposes a twin-engine F-55 jet as an upgrade to the F-35, prioritizing safety and performance.
The F-35 remains a critical component of US air defense despite criticisms.
US politics
fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago

Trump is pitching a new supercharged twin-engine F-35 with a new name: F-55

Trump proposes a twin-engine F-55 jet as an upgrade to the F-35, prioritizing safety and performance.
The F-35 remains a critical component of US air defense despite criticisms.
#air-traffic-control
Miscellaneous
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

DC plane crash had one deadly cause: official Washington's willful blindness

The midair collision of American Airlines Flight 5342 and a military helicopter highlights systemic failures and over-reliance on optimistic thinking.
Washington DC
fromABC7 Los Angeles
3 weeks ago

Hotline between military and air traffic controllers in Washington hasn't worked for over 3 years

The malfunctioning hotline may have contributed to a recent near miss involving military helicopters in Washington, D.C.
#china
fromBusiness Insider
4 weeks ago

We got an up-close look at the new Skyraider II light attack plane that maker L3Harris says can land almost anywhere

Like its legendary predecessor, the new Skyraider was built for armed overwatch and attack in permissive environments, though the battlespace is not what it once was.
Agile
#aerospace-technology
fromWIRED
1 month ago
Growth hacking

This US Company Just Successfully Tested a Reusable Hypersonic Rocket Plane

fromWIRED
1 month ago
Growth hacking

This US Company Just Successfully Tested a Reusable Hypersonic Rocket Plane

fromianVisits
1 month ago

Battle of Britain flypast over Central London this evening

One, or more, of their planes will fly over London this evening, and as there's an event on Horseguards Parade, the flypast is scheduled to fly right over that.
London food
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

A US Navy aircraft carrier in the Red Sea fight just lost a third Super Hornet. The $60 million jet went overboard on landing.

Both the aviators safely ejected and were rescued by an MH-60S Seahawk helicopter. The aviators were evaluated by medical personnel and assessed to have minor injuries.
US news
Washington DC
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Transportation boss Sean Duffy calls aborted landings near DC airport as 'unacceptable'

U.S. Transportation Secretary emphasizes safety after two flights aborted landings due to a Black Hawk helicopter near Washington National Airport.
#defense-industry
Miscellaneous
from24/7 Wall St.
7 months ago

The US Military Still Uses This 60-Year-Old Stealth Aircraft

The evolution of stealth technology from World War I has led to advanced stealth aircraft crucial for modern military operations.
Miscellaneous
from24/7 Wall St.
7 months ago

The US Military Still Uses This 60-Year-Old Stealth Aircraft

The evolution of stealth technology from World War I has led to advanced stealth aircraft crucial for modern military operations.
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

Meet the Sixth-Generation Stealth Bomber That Tops 600 MPH

The Lockheed A-12, America's first supersonic stealth plane, reached speeds over 2,000 mph but was quickly retired in favor of the even faster SR-71 Blackbird.
Startup companies
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

These Nations Are Spending Billions on Logistical Aircraft

Logistical aircraft are essential for modern militaries, facilitating rapid troop and asset transportation globally, which enhances military operational efficiency.
World politics
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

Which Helicopters Have Helped the U.S. Marines Throughout History?

The U.S. Marine Corps is focusing on mechanical improvements for the MV-22 Osprey to enhance safety and durability following recent engine failures and crashes.
Venture
fromABC7 Los Angeles
4 months ago

Black Hawk crew involved in DC crash made up of 'top pilots' with thousands of hours of experience

Koziol confirmed to reporters on a conference call that the male instructor pilot had more than 1,000 hours of flight time, the female pilot who was commanding the flight at the time had more than 500 hours of flight time, and the crew chief was also said to have hundreds of hours of flight time.
Science
#fighter-jets
Miscellaneous
fromBusiness Insider
5 months ago

Palmer Luckey's Anduril partners with Archer Aviation to develop "next-gen" vertical takeoff vehicles for the US military

Anduril and Archer are collaborating to develop military VTOL aircraft that utilize AI and commercial technology for advanced capabilities.
from24/7 Wall St.
7 months ago

France Reigns As Europe's Premier Air Power

France stands as Europe's dominant military air power with a fleet of nearly 1,000 aircraft, showcasing advanced capabilities in both combat missions and reconnaissance.
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