Move Over Skunk Works. Here Comes FalconWorks
Leading UK defense contractor BAE Systems has announced the creation of their new advanced projects division, FalconWorks.
Aerospace
The Air Force Aims to Fast-Track Development of Transformational New Blended Wing Body Aircraft Prototype
The USAF is fast-tracking designs for a new blended-wing body aircraft that consumes less fuel and has increased range and payload delivery.
Powerful New Hypersonic Missile Interceptor to be Developed by the U.S. and Japan
The U.S. and Japan are jointly developing a powerful new hypersonic missile interceptor to combat threats from foreign adversaries.
Australian Space Agency Confirms Fireball Seen Over Melbourne Was Russian Rocket Reentry
A brilliant fireball seen streaking through the skies over Australia has been identified as the reentry of a Russian rocket, according to a statement from the Australian Space Agency.
The U.S. Air Force is Developing a Plasma ‘Freeze Ray’ to Keep Things Cool in Space
The U.S. Air Force is tapping into the seemingly magical properties of plasma to develop a freeze ray that can keep components cool in space.
Lockheed Martin to Build Experimental Nuclear Propulsion System for Joint DARPA and NASA Collaboration
DARPA and NASA have selected Lockheed Martin to help build a nuclear propulsion rocket capable of taking humans to Mars for future missions.
Extreme High Altitude Aircraft Successfully Flies into the Stratosphere over White Sands Missile Range
A potentially revolutionary unmanned pseudo-satellite that runs completely on solar power has just completed its first test flight by reaching the stratosphere over the White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico.
Northrop Grumman’s B-2 Spirit Stealth Bomber Celebrates Three Decades of Air Dominance
Northrop Grumman’s B-2 Spirit, the U.S. Air Force’s multi-role bomber and one of the most iconic military aircraft in modern history, celebrates three decades in service today.
Impossible Quantum Drive That Defies Known Laws of Physics Scheduled for “Do or Die” October Space Flight
In October of this year, IVO LTD.'s physics-defying Quantum Drive will launch into low earth orbit, where it will get it first test in the vacuum of space.
NASA’s X-59 Maiden Flight Brings Us Closer to Sonic-Boom Free Future For Supersonic Travel
NASA's X-59 experimental aircraft is on the brink of its inaugural test flight, paving the way for quieter supersonic air travel.
Lockheed Martin Shows Off Mysterious Aircraft, Igniting Speculation it Could be Company’s Secret Next-Gen Fighter
Lockheed Martin recently sparked intrigue by potentially offering a glimpse at its enigmatic Next-Generation fighter jet.
Revolutionary VTOL Drone for Naval Support: DARPA Unleashes ‘ANCILLARY’ Into the Future
DARPA announces its moving forward with developing a novel VTOL naval support drone codenamed: ANCILLARY.
New Bill Directs FAA to Track Airborne Objects That May Pose Collision Threat to Aviators
A new bill introduced by the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee includes language that will task the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) with tracking objects deemed to be a risk resulting from airborne debris.
Electric Propulsion Breakthrough Produces Motor that Could Help to Revolutionize Green Aviation
Engineers at MIT say they have developed a new motor that could be used to electrify large aircraft, significantly reducing their carbon footprint with the help of innovative new electric propulsion technology.
The U.S. Air Force and MIT Successfully Fly Aircraft Using “Jam-Proof” AI-Enhanced Magnetic Navigation
A collaboration between the Air Force and MIT called MagNav completed the first successful flight of a DOD aircraft using AI-enhanced magnetic navigation as a substitute for GPS.
Air Force Readying Classified Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) Fighter to Replace F-22 in 2024
With a highly classified solicitation sent out to industry partners, the United States Air Force is looking to award a contract in 2024 to replace the F-22 with a Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) fighter.
Details on Mysterious Object That Followed China’s Spaceplane Revealed in Recent Space Threat Assessment
New details have emerged involving a mysterious object released during the test flight of a Chinese spaceplane that landed this month.
Introducing the X-65: DARPA Reveals New Name and Concept Art of Its Innovative X-Plane Aircraft
DARPA has announced the official designation of its innovative new X-plane, the X-65, along with new conceptual images it shared on social media.
Mysterious Chinese Spacecraft Returns to Earth, but Few Details Are Known About Its Secretive 276-Day Mission
An experimental Chinese spacecraft has just returned to Earth from its secretive 276 day mission. Here's what we currently know.
New Satellite Images Reveal First Look at Chinese Airship and Laser Anti-Satellite Weapons Capabilities
New satellite images of a suspected Chinese airship were released online on Monday by geospatial-intelligence company BlackSky.
NASA’s Incredible Superalloy GRX-810 May Lead to New Breakthroughs in Spacecraft Construction
A new 3D printable superalloy capable of producing components for aircraft and spacecraft with unprecedented durability could represent a major breakthrough for the aerospace industry, according to a new NASA study.
Skunk Works Assembly of NASA’s X-59 Experimental Prototype Brings Overland Supersonic Travel a Step Closer
NASA’s experimental X-59 just got something at Lockheed Martin Skunk Works that could help it demonstrate quieter overland supersonic flight.
Advanced Aerospace Systems Technology Research Program Contract Awarded to Defense Contractors by USAF
The USAF has awarded a $400 million contract for its new Advanced Aerospace Systems Technology Research program.
The U.S. Air Force and DARPA Successfully Fly Lockheed Martin’s Hypersonic HAWC Scramjet
As a final phase of its HAWC hypersonic missile program, the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency
DARPA Wants to Revolutionize Amphibious Warfare By Developing An Entirely New Class of Flying Boat
DARPA announced it is moving forward with plans to develop an entirely new class of flying boat for use in amphibious military operations.
Powerful New Multi-role Electronically Scanned Array (MESA) Sensor Set to be Delivered to U.S. Air Force
The U.S. Air Force is set to be equipped with a formidable new combat-proven electronically scanned array sensor system, which will enhance both air and maritime sensing capabilities.
Lockheed Martin Won’t Deny The Existence of This Mysterious Hypersonic Spy Plane
Lockheed Martin continues to hint that the "Darkstar" hypersonic jet in the film Top Gun: Maverick might actually exist.
DARPA Funded Electric Sky on Threshold of Aviation Revolution with Whisper Beam
Funded by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), the folks at Electric Sky are moving closer to revolutionizing electric aviation by making its Whisper Beam power-beaming system a reality.
French Air and Space Force Event Examines New Challenges Occurring at High Altitudes
On January 9th, the French Air and Space Force (FASF) held an event that examined emerging high-altitude challenges.
Leaked U-2 Spy Plane Selfie: Five Surprising Facts You Missed About This Iconic Image
Here are five things you probably missed about this impressive U-2 spy plane selfie with a Chinese surveillance airship.
Chinese Engineers Develop Transmedium Drone That Can Fly in the Air and Swim Underwater
A team of Chinese engineers have developed a new autonomous transmedium drone capable of flying in the air and swimming underwater.
AI-Controlled Fighter Jet Takes Flight, Marking an Unprecedented Breakthrough in Autonomous Aviation
In a historic first, an AI-controlled fighter jet racked up more than 17 hours of flight time while autonomously executing advanced fighter maneuvers, including simulated aerial dogfights.
Brain Changes in Fighter Pilots Caused By Extreme Forces Could Aid Future Space Travelers
Changes to the brains of fighter pilots caused by extreme g forces and high levels of sensory input may offer key insights needed to prepare future space travelers for long-distance journeys to distant planets/
Transonic Experimental Aircraft in Development as NASA and Boeing Work to Produce New Sustainable Flight Demonstrator
A new transonic truss-braced wing (TTBW) aircraft design is in development, following an announcement from NASA that it has chosen Boeing to lead the design and production of a new full-scale demonstrator aircraft.
Experimental Military Spacecraft LDPE-3A Launches to Defend U.S. National Security in Space
The experimental military spacecraft LDPE-3A was successfully launched into orbit earlier this week as part of the U.S. Space Force as part of its Long Duration Propulsive ESPA (LDPE) program.
Pilots May Notice Something Missing from the FAA’s Newest Aeronautical Charts
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has chosen to remove areas outside the United States on all its visual flight rules (VFR) aeronautical charts, according to a notice the agency issued late last year.
A Major Breakthrough Could Mean Realistic Autonomous Bird-Like Drones Are On The Horizon
Engineers working on the GRIFFIN Project recently made a significant breakthrough in developing the world's first true bird-like drones.
This Awesome Flying Motorbike Will Be the World’s First Multi-Mission Air Utility Vehicle
A new line of aircraft set to be the fastest and most powerful micro VTOL air utility vehicles ever built will include a piloted “motorbike” aircraft for civilian and military applications.
DARPA Selects Boeing’s Aurora for Potentially Game-Changing X-Plane
DARPA has selected Boeing subsidiary Aurora Flight Sciences to design and possibly build a potentially game-changing X-plane.
U.S. Developing Glide Phase Interceptor and Other Key Technologies to Combat Hypersonic Weapons Threats
American aerospace companies are working to develop innovative defense capabilities amidst new reports of Russia's increased use of hypersonic missiles.
The U.S. Air Force is Preparing to Unleash Hypersonic Mayhem
The Air Force Research Laboratory is partnering with Fortune 500 defense contractor Leidos to design and develop the hypersonic Mayhem surveillance drone, the first drone designed to travel over five times faster than the speed of sound.
The USAF’s B-21 Raider Will Be Unveiled This Week: Here’s What We Know About the World’s First Sixth-Generation Aircraft
This week the public will finally get its first look at Northrop Grumman's B-21 Raider. Here's what we know about the world’s first sixth-generation aircraft.
The French Government’s Space Agency Just Hosted an International Conference on UAP
Here's what you need to know about the recent GEIPAN conference on UAP studies.
Here's what you need to know about the recent GEIPAN conference on UAP studies.
Researchers from around the world recently gathered in France to discuss the best data and technical analyses involving unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP).
This Quantum Inertial Sensor Could Help the Military’s Next-Gen Aircraft Navigate Without GPS Satellites
A new quantum inertial sensor that relies on a laser and vacuum system is so small it could fit on a kitchen tabletop... and it could help navigate tomorrow's next-gen aircraft.
Air Force and Northrop Grumman Finally Ready to Reveal B-21 Raider… Sort Of
After seven-plus years, the United States Air Force and Northrop Grumman are finally ready to reveal their sixth-generation B-21 Raider Stealth Bomber.
Army Research Office and MIT Create Entirely New Memory Material
MIT researchers supported by the Army Research Office have developed an entirely new kind of memory material. And unlike other memory materials, which are made almost exclusively out of metal, this revolutionary new material is made from ceramic, offering numerous advantages over metals.
Was Neil DeGrasse Tyson Right About the Survivability of Top Gun Maverick’s Hypersonic Ejection?
Analysis shows that the hypersonic ejection by Pete "Maverick" Mitchell in Top Gun: Maverick is survivable. Kind of.
New Hypersonic Air-Breathing Missile to Represent a “New Class” in U.S. Strategic Weapons Arsenal
A first-of-its-kind air-breathing missile has been selected by the United States Air Force to be the latest addition to its growing hypersonic arsenal.
To the Moon, and Beyond: The Realities of Commercial Space Travel
If commercial space travel eventually becomes more widely accessible, there will be significant challenges for individuals looking to buy their ticket to the final frontier.
Chinese Scientists Say They Have Developed a New Covert “Anti-Stealth” Radar
A team of Chinese scientists claim they've developed a new "anti-stealth" radar system that can be covertly set up virtually anywhere.