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Natilus Wins U.S. Air Force Contract to Develop Blended Wing Body Aircraft
Natilus has secured a U.S. Air Force contract to develop a blended wing body aircraft, advancing its autonomous cargo aircraft program.
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Two Air Force pilots eject safely from T-6A Texan II near Seguin, Texas
Two Air Force pilots safely ejected from a T-6A Texan II trainer near Seguin, Texas, after receiving unsafe landing gear indications.
USS Ronald Reagan Remotely Controls MQ-25A Stingray From 2,100 Miles Away
In a first for U.S. naval aviation, the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan connected to and controlled an MQ-25A Stingray tanker drone from more than 2,100 miles away.
NORAD F-16s Intercept Aircraft Violating Flight Restriction Over Clemson, South Carolina
NORAD F-16s intercepted a general aviation aircraft over Clemson, South Carolina, on October 21, 2026, after it entered airspace under a temporary flight restriction.
NORAD Intercepts Aircraft in Restricted Airspace Over Clemson, South Carolina
NORAD said it intercepted an aircraft that violated restricted airspace over Clemson, South Carolina.
Mirage 2000D Crash Near Nancy Raises Questions for French Air Power
A French Mirage 2000D went down near Nancy on October 20, 2026, triggering a major response and renewing scrutiny of the veteran strike fleet's safety and future.
Why the F-22 Raptor's Stealth Coating Remains Nearly Impossible to Replicate
The F-22's radar-absorbent coating still sets the benchmark for stealth, but its real secret lies less in the material itself than in the industrial ecosystem that produced it.
Aircraft Carrier Remotely Controls MQ-25A Stingray Refueler 2,100 Miles Away
The U.S. Navy controlled an MQ-25A Stingray unmanned aerial refueler from an aircraft carrier more than 2,100 miles away during a sea trial.
Chinese, Russian Aircraft Challenges to Japan's Airspace Hit Three-Year High
Chinese and Russian military aircraft challenged Japan's airspace at a three-year high, according to Stars and Stripes.
F-22 Directs Collaborative Combat Aircraft in Airborne Tactical-Control Demonstration
The U.S. Air Force demonstrated an F-22 directing Collaborative Combat Aircraft in an airborne tactical-control exercise.
US Navy Accepts First C-130J-30 for Next-Generation TACAMO Fleet
The U.S. Navy has accepted its first C-130J-30 aircraft for the next-generation TACAMO airborne strategic communications fleet.
How Fast Can the F-22 Raptor Fly? Inside the Speed of America's Premier Stealth Fighter
The F-22 Raptor remains the benchmark for air dominance, but its true speed is often misunderstood. We break down its supersonic capabilities and what they mean for modern aerial combat.
France to Build Next-Gen Combat Aircraft Alone After FCAS Collapse
France will develop a successor to the Rafale fighter as a national program after the FCAS project with Germany and Spain collapsed.
F-35C Lands on New US Navy Aircraft Carrier Class for First Time
A US Navy F-35C Lightning II has landed on a new aircraft carrier class for the first time, marking a milestone for the carrier-based stealth fighter.
Sikorsky and US Army Agree Initial 16-Aircraft Black Hawk Production Deal
Sikorsky and the U.S. Army have reached an initial production agreement covering 16 Black Hawk helicopters.
F-35C Makes First Arrested Landing on a Ford-Class Carrier
A U.S. Navy F-35C Lightning II made its first arrested landing aboard a Gerald R. Ford-class aircraft carrier, touching down on the future USS John F. Kennedy (CVN 79).
Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey Catches Fire During Training in North Carolina
A Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey made a hard landing and caught fire during a training mission near Bladen Lakes State Forest, North Carolina, with four Marines aboard.
Congressional Report Tallies 81 US Aircraft Lost or Damaged in Iran War
A Congressional Research Service report lists 81 US military aircraft and drones lost or damaged in the war against Iran, at an estimated cost of up to $3.3 billion.