Sikorsky’s rotor blown wing proprotor concept has evolved into a proposed family of long-endurance uncrewed aerial systems with VTOL capabilities. Sikorsky’s rotor blown wing proprotor concept has evolved into a proposed family of long-endurance uncrewed aerial systems with VTOL capabilities.| The War Zone
The ability to refuel in mid-air would give the MQ-28 an attractive boost in range and persistence.| The War Zone
Angry Kitten could be especially valuable for HC-130Js as growing threats call into question the utility of traditional combat search and rescue assets.| The War Zone
A new Danish intelligence assessment blames Russia for employing various 'gray zone' tactics against its forces.| The War Zone
Currently being tested on the C-130, the Black Arrow, also known as the Small Cruise Missile, could find its way onto other U.S. Special Operations Command platforms and more. Currently being tested on the C-130, the Black Arrow, also known as the Small Cruise Missile, could find its way onto other U.S. Special Operations Command platforms.| The War Zone
Disagreements over Future Combat Air System workshare mean Germany is also looking at teaming up with the UK or Sweden on its future crewed fighter. Disagreements over Future Combat Air System workshare mean Germany is also looking at teaming up with the UK or Sweden on its future crewed fighter.| The War Zone
The trials comes amid a growing need for systems that can provide a persistent capability to monitor oceans and other bodies of water.| The War Zone
The MC-12Ws were retired to make way for OA-1K light attack planes, but some worry this risks creating an aerial intelligence-gathering gap.| The War Zone
Typhon brings the ability to rapidly deploy Tomahawk cruise missiles and SM-6 missiles, giving the ability to put targets at risk up to 1,000 miles away. Typhon brings the ability to rapidly deploy Tomahawk cruise missiles and SM-6 missiles, giving the ability to put targets at risk up to 1,000 miles away.| The War Zone
Operation Eastern Sentry will see Rafales, Eurofighters, more F-16s, and an air defense frigate help protect Poland from future Russian drone incursions. Operation Eastern Sentry will see Rafales, Eurofighters, more F-16s, and an air defense frigate help protect Poland from future Russian drone incursions.| The War Zone
Attacks on Russian air defenses in Kherson and Crimea have opened holes for the TB-2 to return as a strike weapon, although on a limited basis.| The War Zone
Retired Lt. Gen. Steven L. Kwast says fantastic technology exists that could transport a human anywhere on earth within an hour.| The War Zone
The “thousands of sorties” flown by Israeli F-35Is in the latest Middle East conflicts have included the first combat use of external offensive stores. The “thousands of sorties” flown by Israeli F-35Is in the latest Middle East conflicts have included the first combat use of external offensive stores.| The War Zone
Hellfires equipped with the new warheads will give MQ-9s and AC-130s the flexibility to engage widely different targets with the same missile.| The War Zone
A senior Ukrainian Air Force official has also provided details of how the long-awaited F-16 fighters will likely be employed in combat.| The War Zone
125 aircraft, including B-2s with huge bunker busters, and a submarine firing Tomahawk cruise missiles, took part in the historic mission.| The War Zone
Mossad operatives went as far as setting up drone and missile bases near major air defense sites and other key targets. Mossad operatives went as far as setting up drone and missile bases near major air defense sites and other key targets.| The War Zone
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The plan reflects the better part of a decade of debate about expanding the roles and missions of these maritime patrol aircraft.| The War Zone
Boeing's new tanker, which is now slated to first replace the KC-10 Extender fleet, looks like it is heading for more delays.| The War Zone
USAF analyses show a need for aircraft that can persist in contested areas and that standoff capabilities alone can't win future fights.| The War Zone
It's not clear why gold was chosen, but it is famously Trump's favorite color.| The War Zone
As the Air Force grapples with questions over B-21 force size, the head of Global Strike Command says the capacity exists to ramp up production. As the Air Force grapples with questions over B-21 force size, one official says the capacity exists to ramp up production.| The War Zone
Tyler’s passion is the study of military technology, strategy, and foreign policy and he has fostered a dominant voice on those topics in the defense media space. He was the creator of the hugely popular defense site Foxtrot Alpha before developing The War Zone.| The War Zone
The type's first retirement comes 40 years nearly to the day after its first flight and as Congress works to delay such retirements.| The War Zone
Problems with the boom operator's vision system and the boom itself persist and a recently disclosed issue prevents the aircraft from carrying cargo.| The War Zone
While the Air Force continues its deep review into the NGAD future crewed fighter, a final decision on its fate will be taken by the Trump administration. While the Air Force continues its deep review into the NGAD future crewed fighter, a final decision on its fate will be taken by the Trump administration.| The War Zone
A GREMLIN system is first being used to establish baseline data of aerial activity around a sensitive site so that anomalies can be better spotted in the future.| The War Zone
During a national emergency an airliner pilot may get a special surprise when a camouflaged F-16 with foreign-like markings shows up on their wing.| The War Zone
This F-15 wasn't in a good place and there is plenty of tire smoke and sparks to show for it.| The War Zone
The specter of conflict in the Pacific is making Air Mobility Command rethink its future fleet, possibly including the addition of drones.| The War Zone
The Air Force's CCA plans have opened a path to new ways of doing business and concepts of operations that could radically change the force.| The War Zone
A new report warns about the risks of the Navy's aggressive plans for the MQ-25 as Boeing gets millions in new funding for its development.| The War Zone
F-35Bs operating from remote landing areas that could be destroyed soon after they takeoff is one way the Marines look to counter China.| The War Zone
The need for less vulnerable tankers to support future conflicts against near-peer opponents like China is growing.| The War Zone
A new inflatable hangar is one example of the Air Force's shift to deception in order not just to win, but to survive in the Pacific.| The War Zone
Growing demands for the USAF's collaborative drones, with greater payload and performance, could lead to cost growth and other issues.| The War Zone
A converted commercial ship with an angled flight deck, the Shahid Bagheri looks strange but could fill a mission set that Iran has been developing for years. A converted commercial ship with an angled flight deck, the Shahid Bagheri looks strange but could fill a mission set that Iran has been developing for years.| The War Zone
The REFORPAC exercise will be a first-of-its-kind demonstration of how the Air Force expects to execute a high-end fight in the Pacific.| The War Zone
Ukraine is trying to close in on Russian troops south of the Seim River to clear out another pocket of Russia's Kursk Oblast.| The War Zone
A cut cable at the Norwegian airfield was announced amid fears of sabotage at military bases and concerning drone activity in Germany. A cut cable at the Norwegian airfield was announced amid fears of sabotage at military bases in Germany.| The War Zone
The unidentified drones were such an issue that assets were called in from around the government, including a NASA WB-57 high-altitude jet.| The War Zone
