New Scientist on MSN3h
Experimental XB-1 aircraft goes supersonic for the first time
Boom Supersonic’s XB-1 aircraft broke the sound barrier during three test runs, a step toward the possible return of ...
NASA's about to fly its powerful X-plane. It could make history.
After the first test flights in 2025, Lockheed Martin will transfer the plane to NASA. Then, after acoustic testing over ...
China's new stealth fighter spooks Wall Street about Lockheed Martin's F-35
Wall Street analysts worry that new Chinese stealth aircraft could persuade the US to buy fewer of Lockheed Martin's F-35 ...
Space on MSN1d
NASA's new supersonic X-59 jet hits the afterburner (photos)
In new photos, the X-59 performs afterburner tests at Lockheed Martin's legendary Skunk Works facility in Palmdale, ...
Billions For Next Generation Fighter Jet Engines Greenlit By Air Force
The U.S. Air Force has dramatically plussed-up contracts with General Electric and Pratt & Whitney, both of which now have a ...
The National Interest12h
The F-22 Raptor Still Has No Aerial Kills—But It’s Practicing on Missiles
In August, F-22 Raptor fighter jets from the 90th Fighter Squadrons deployed to the Middle East to counter the threat of Iranian drones and missiles. Only hours after they had touched down in the ...
Defense News on MSN2h
Air Force triples funding for prototype sixth-gen fighter engine
The future of the NGAD sixth-generation fighter remains unclear, but billions in extra funding would keep work progressing on ...
Two New Chinese Sixth-Gen Fighter Jets Have Emerged in a Direct Challenge to U.S. Air Superiority
On the heels of an announcement that the U.S. would scrap its Next Generation Air Dominance program, China’s own sixth-gen ...
All The Military Aircraft Boeing Delivered In 2024
Boeing delivered a total of 25 fighter jets along with tankers, martime patrol aircraft, and military helicopters.
Interesting Engineering on MSN14d
Trump could turn tables on F-35 replacement with cheaper multi-role fighter
The Donald Trump-led administration could opt for another successor to the mighty F-35 fighter in place of the Next ...
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I flew F-35s - Elon Musk is absurd to say these jets are s*** and obsolete
The tech billionaire believes drone swarm battles are the future. For pilot Billie Flynn, drones might look good in fireworks ...
Interesting Engineering on MSN4d
US’ most advanced stealth jet can now serve as command hub for combat drones
The world’s most advanced stealth fighter jet F-35 has the capability to control drones, including the CCAs, according to ...