The latest generation of experimental aircraft is no longer chasing raw speed alone, it is trying to change how the air itself behaves around a flying machine. From quiet supersonic jets to flexible ...
What steps can be taken to mitigate lightning strikes on future aircraft designs? This is what a recent study published in IEEE Access hopes to address as a team of researchers investigated new ...
The Air Force's Air Combat Command recently flew an experimental autonomous aircraft that will be built in Ohio in a critical early test, both the service and builder Anduril said. Air Combat ...
At the end of October 2025, when the government shutdown was beginning to get serious, American space agency NASA conducted the first flight of the X-59 experimental supersonic aircraft. It was a ...
The Acquisitions, Technology and Logistics Agency said it tested remote operation of drones using tablets from inside a helicopter and autonomous flight navigation. The Japan Ministry of Defence’s ...
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The Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 119 held an open house at Watsonville Airport, showcasing aviation opportunities to the community and inspiring youth through its Young Eagles program.
The X-76 is not intended for mass production or combat service. Instead, it will serve as a testbed for new aerial innovations, which could be seen on future combat aircraft. DARPA has officially ...
In the future, different AI systems could be delegated to carry out multiple different subroutines aboard the same aircraft.