September 12, 2022 | International, Aerospace
DARPA's ANCILLARY program aims to develop a vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) aircraft that can operate in areas without preexisting air bases or other infrastructure.
https://www.space.com/darpa-vertical-take-off-landing-aircraft-ancillary
May 25, 2021 | International, Aerospace
General Atomics drones are gaining the ability to launch unmanned aircraft in mid-air, new self-defense options, and other advanced capabilities.
January 29, 2021 | International, Aerospace
As Boeing seeks to market the F/A-18E/F Block III in several countries, U.S. Navy officials are reviewing and could delete conformal fuel tanks from a package of upgrades planned for the latest version of the multirole fighter. The Block III version of the F/A-18E/F adds several new features, but... https://aviationweek.com/defense-space/aircraft-propulsion/new-concerns-prompt-us-navy-review-key-fa-18ef-upgrade
March 3, 2021 | International, Aerospace
A slew of countries have announced military drone swarm projects in the last few weeks. Here's a primer on what swarms are, how they work and the advantages they bring.