Revolution at Mach 10: NASA-Backed Hypersonic Jets Poised to Transform Space Travel
Wind Tunnel Study Reveals Hypersonic Jet Engine Flow Can Be Controlled Optically Researchers at the University of Virginia are exploring the potential of hypersonic jets for space travel, using innovations in engine control and sensing techniques. The work, supported by NASA, aims to enhance scramj
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China Says It Is Developing a Laser Satellite to Spot (And Help Kill) Submarines
No more stealth subs?
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Construction Of First Collaborative Combat Aircraft Drone Has Begun At General Atomics
As CCA advances, a far more advanced and autonomous capability is being developed within DARPA's LongShot program.
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Meet the Air Force’s secretive long-range drone that flies for days
The robot surveillance aircraft can fly for 80 hours without refueling.
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USAF and LM Complete Flight Test of Future Intercontinental
--Test demonstrates vehicle design maturity to support deterrent triad modernization
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The Debrief: Federal Charges Revive 'RQ-180' Claims By Ex-USAF Engineer | Aviation Week Network
An ex-U.S. Air Force civilian employee allegedly transmitted classified information about the vulnerabilities of Air Force aircraft to unauthorized people between November 2020 and March 2021.
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GE Aerospace achieves breakthrough in hypersonic engine development
Using a subscale demonstrator, jet turbine manufacturer GE Aerospace successfully ignited a dual-mode ramjet engine using rotating detonation combustion - a technique the company says holds promise for powering crewed hypersonic vehicles.
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GE Speeding Development of Hypersonic Engine
A dual-mode ramjet design showed a 3X increase in airflow compared to previously flight-tested hypersonic technology, and was developed and tested in less than 11 months.
F-15EX Clears IOC Hurdle For U.S. Air Force | Aviation Week Network
The milestone came technically a year late due to production problems.
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USAF To Develop Its New Air-Launched Munition For Ukraine | Aviation Week Network
The U.S. Air Force is targeting development of ERAM—a new class of air-launched precision munition for Ukraine.
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Air Force's Cheap And Fast To Produce Long-Range Missile Is Being Built For Ukraine
The Extended Range Attack Munition aims to give Ukraine a badly needed capability boost in its ability to strike over hundreds of miles.
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US Bets On Its "Deadliest Eagle" To Fight China In Indo-Pacific; Replaces F-15 With F-15EX Eagle II In Japan
The U.S. Air Force plans to replace the F-15s with the F-15EX fighter jet in Okinawa to protect Japan and act as a strong deterrent against Chinese belligerence in the Indo-Pacific region. Ukraine War “Punctures” India’s S-400 Deployment Plans; New Delhi Wants Them Quick To Check China...
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Mysterious Aircraft Spotted At Area 51 In Unprecedented Satellite Image (Updated)
A delta-shaped tailless fighter-sized aircraft that looks like nothing we've seen before calls the secretive base home.
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CCAs, stealth and the F-35Construction Of First Collaborative Combat Aircraft Drone Has Begun At General Atomics
As CCA advances, a far more advanced and autonomous capability is being developed within DARPA's LongShot program.
Stealth enables the F-35 to get closer to conflict zones to maintain secure, low-latency communication with the CCAs. This is crucial for real-time tactical adjustments and effective battlefield management.
Multistatic radars and passive detection systems are able to detect stealth aircraft using new techniques. This reduces the stealth advantage for the F-35 when operating alone.
By using stealthy CCAs to penetrate enemy defences and carry out frontline missions, the F-35 can stay back in safer areas, where they are less likely to be detected. This reduces the risk to manned aircraft while maximising mission effectiveness.
Stealth remains an important capability, but its role is changing with the emergence of new threats and detection technologies. The strategic integration of stealth CCAs with the F-35 can offer a balanced solution, maximising the benefits of stealth while minimising the risks to manned aircraft. By adapting doctrines of employment and investing in complementary technologies, air forces can maintain air superiority in a constantly evolving threat environment.
B-2 Stealth Bomber’s Latest Upgrade Is Here
The Spirit Realm 1 upgrade provides the B-2 stealth bomber with new communications and weapons capabilities. The Spirit Realm 1 upgrade provides the stealth bomber with new communications and weapons capabilities.
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DARPA Eyes Hypersonic Striker As Air Force Studies Long-Term Options | Aviation Week Network
A reusable hypersonic Next-Generation Responsive Strike prototype could be commissioned by the end of the decade.
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