That Time When the F-16 Accidentally Had Its First Flight

The F-16 wasn’t supposed to take off that day—but it very much did. . The YF-16, the aircraft that eventually lead to the F-16 fighter, flew for the first time 46 years ago…

US Army Selects Northrop Grumman, Teamed with Shield AI, for Future Tactical Unmanned Aircraft System Prototype

Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC), teamed with Shield AI, has been chosen by the U.S. Army to participate in the Future Tactical Unmanned Aircraft System (FTUAS) competition, Increment 2, to replace the long-serving…

Introducing the Soko J-22 Orao: A Joint Strike Fighter Collaboration between Yugoslavia and Romania.

The Soko J-22 Orao, an impressive aircraft developed through a collaboration between Yugoslavia and Romania, stands as a testament to the power of international cooperation in the aviation industry. Designed as a ground-attack…

The entire world is in awe of the strength and beauty displayed by the Swedish fighter plane.

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Textron Systems Awarded $241 Million US Navy Contract for Procurement of LCAC 100 Class

Textron Systems Corp., New Orleans, Louisiana, is awarded a $241,371,747 contract for the procurement of LCAC 100 Class material and non-recurring activities for five future Ship to Shore Connector Landing Craft Air Cushion…

Poland Secretly Deploys Mil Mi-24 Hind Attack Helicopters to Ukraine

Recent social media posts have unveiled the presence of Polish Mi-24 attack helicopters en route to Ukraine. Various images and videos depict the helicopters being transported on tractor-trailers along Poland’s highways. While the…

Helicopter Surveillance Drone Could Be the Australian Navy’s Next Eye in the Sky

It’s a very fierce competition between the companies operating in the defense industry, as every country is looking to increase its capabilities and adapt to modern age requirements. Major tools in helping nations…

Black Hawk Evolves with New Weapons System Kit

Sikorsky’s new weapons system can be integrated to existing Black Hawk helicopters. The U.S. Army’s stated intent to continue operating Black Hawk helicopters into the 2070s means the platform will benefit from continual…

Top 10 Largest Military Transport Helicopters

Which is the largest and most capable military transport helicopter in the world? This Top 10 analysis of biggest military helicopters is based on size and payload capacity. This list do not include…

The first Leonardo AW149 helicopter for the Polish Armed Forces has flown

Here’s Our First Look At The First AW149 Helicopter For The Polish Land Forces. The first Leonardo AW149 multirole helicopter for the Polish Land Forces carried out the first test flights at the…

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Army engineers define future aviation fleet

The U.S. Army science and technology community is charting the future of military vertical lift aviation that will enable warfighters to accomplish missions not possible today. The Army, supported by NASA and the…

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The USS Enterprise, which played a ѕіɡпіfісапt гoɩe in global events such as the Cuban mіѕѕіɩe сгіѕіѕ and the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, will Ьіd its final goodbye in a ceremony on…

The AH-1W Super Cobra is an advanced attack helicopter with upgraded capabilities, featuring a formidable weapons package and agile structure, perfect for close-air support and anti-armor missions.

The Bell AH-1 Cobra was a two-place, single-engine attack helicopter capable of land or sea-based operations during day, night or adverse weather conditions. The rear-seat pilot was primarily responsible for maneuvering the aircraft….

The Bo-105, a highly effective German helicopter design, completed its maiden flight.

Bo-105 was the first light twin-engine helicopter in the world, and the first rotorcraft that could perform aerobatic maneuvers such as inverted loops. The Bo-105, a light utility helicopter from Germany, is globally…

Korean Air Delivers First Fuselage for Boeing AH-6 Little Bird Light Attack Helicopter

Korean Air recently delivered its first AH-6 helicopter fuselage commissioned by Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS). Korean Air signed a contract with Boeing in December 2021 to manufacture a total of eight…