China’s Mysterious Aircraft at Gaobeidian Possibly Linked to ‘High-Supersonic’ Crew Escape Paper
A Chinese research paper on an ejectable cockpit for high-supersonic flight has drawn attention after a mysterious blended-wing test object appeared at the Gaobeidian radar range. Experts have linked a…
Hurricane Hunters Forced to Scrub Missions into Eye of Hurricane Melissa
A U.S. Air Force WC-130J Weatherbird from the 53rd WRS, as well as NOAA aircraft, have had to abandon planned missions early due to the strength of Hurricane Melissa. Weather…
NASA’s X-59 QueSST Conducts Maiden Flight
After some scrubbed attempts, NASA’s X-59 QueSST flew for the first time from Air Force Plant 42 in Palmdale on Oct. 28, 2025. In a landmark milestone for aeronautical research,…
Second Prototype of China’s J-36 Uncovered with Notable Structural Changes
Several images showing what appears to be the second prototype of the J-36 heavy fighter have started circulating online. Several images showing what appears to be the second prototype of…
10 Years Ago Today: Avro Vulcan XH558’s Final Flight
Oct. 28, 2025 marks the tenth anniversary of the last time an Avro Vulcan took to the skies. Following eight years of renewed airworthiness, XH558 landed on Oct. 28, 2015…
Popular Posts
Latest Posts
China’s Mysterious Aircraft at Gaobeidian Possibly Linked to ‘High-Supersonic’ Crew Escape Paper
A Chinese research paper on an ejectable cockpit for high-supersonic flight has…
Hurricane Hunters Forced to Scrub Missions into Eye of Hurricane Melissa
A U.S. Air Force WC-130J Weatherbird from the 53rd WRS, as well…
NASA’s X-59 QueSST Conducts Maiden Flight
After some scrubbed attempts, NASA’s X-59 QueSST flew for the first time…
Second Prototype of China’s J-36 Uncovered with Notable Structural Changes
Several images showing what appears to be the second prototype of the…
10 Years Ago Today: Avro Vulcan XH558’s Final Flight
Oct. 28, 2025 marks the tenth anniversary of the last time an…
Turkey Buys RAF’s Retired C-130Js, Opening a New Chapter for Its Airlift Fleet
A deep dive into Turkey’s purchase of RAF’s retired C-130Js and the…
Turkey Signs £8bn Deal With UK for 20 Eurofighter Typhoons
The agreement was signed as the UK Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer,…
Russia Claims Burevestnik Nuclear-Powered Missile Flew 14,000 Km in 15 Hours
The existence of the 9M730 Burevestnik was first made official in early…
Military Aviation
Hurricane Hunters Forced to Scrub Missions into Eye of Hurricane Melissa
A U.S. Air Force WC-130J Weatherbird from the 53rd WRS, as well…
Wings of Legacy: Naval Aviators Reflect on 250 Years of U.S. Naval Heritage at NAS Oceana Air Show
At the recent 2025 Oceana Air Show, Navy pilots shared stories that…
Air Force Tanker Fleet Faces Major Restructuring Under 2026 NDAA
House and Senate versions of the FY2026 NDAA offer competing visions for…
Royal International Air Tattoo Announces Fighter Meet Theme for 2026
Organisers of RIAT, the UK's most famous airshow, have announced that the…
Ford Carrier Strike Group Ordered to Deploy to the Caribbean
The USS Ford, currently deployed to the Mediterranean Sea, has been ordered…
Drones
Shield AI Unveils X-BAT VTOL Stealth Drone
Shield AI has revealed the X-BAT, a vertical take-off stealth jet designed…
Shield AI Unveils X-BAT VTOL Stealth Drone
Shield AI has revealed the X-BAT, a vertical take-off stealth jet designed…
U.S. Navy Selects GA-ASI to Develop Carrier-Based CCA Design
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. confirmed it has been selected by the…
RAF Protector RG1s Have Begun First Known Overseas Deployment
Activity visible on flight tracking websites reveals that the Royal Air Force's…
Netherlands Joins U.S. Collaborative Combat Aircraft Program
The RNLAF becomes the first European air force to join the U.S.…
Aviation Safety / Air Crashes
Crews Safe After USS Nimitz Loses Sea Hawk and Super Hornet
The U.S. Pacific Fleet has confirmed the safe rescue of all personnel…
OA-1K Skyraider II Crash Lands in Oklahoma, Crew Safe
The light attack aircraft went down in a field for unknown reasons…
Exclusive Details: Hawker Hunter Crashes Off California, Pilot Recovered
A Hawker Hunter owned by civilian contractor ATAC crashed into the sea…
Troubled Areas
Russia’s New Jet-Powered Glide Bomb Emerges in Ukraine
Russia’s UMPK guidance kits installed on the FAB-series drop bombs now have…
China’s Mysterious Aircraft at Gaobeidian Possibly Linked to ‘High-Supersonic’ Crew Escape Paper
A Chinese research paper on an ejectable cockpit for high-supersonic flight has…
Second Prototype of China’s J-36 Uncovered with Notable Structural Changes
Several images showing what appears to be the second prototype of the…
Russia Claims Burevestnik Nuclear-Powered Missile Flew 14,000 Km in 15 Hours
The existence of the 9M730 Burevestnik was first made official in early…
China’s Type 076 LHD Sichuan Believed to Have Tested EMALS Catapult for the First Time
The Sichuan is the only amphibious assault Landing Helicopter Dock in the…
Weapons
Russia Claims Burevestnik Nuclear-Powered Missile Flew 14,000 Km in 15 Hours
The existence of the 9M730 Burevestnik was first made official in early…
Russia Claims Burevestnik Nuclear-Powered Missile Flew 14,000 Km in 15 Hours
The existence of the 9M730 Burevestnik was first made official in early…
Russia’s New Jet-Powered Glide Bomb Emerges in Ukraine
Russia’s UMPK guidance kits installed on the FAB-series drop bombs now have…
Turkey Test Fires Gökdoğan and Bozdoğan Air-to-Air Missiles
Both missiles are developed by TÜBİTAK-SAGE, and would arm Turkey’s F-16 and…
Anduril and Raytheon Test Highly Loaded Grain Solid Rocket Motor for Air-to-Air Missiles
Highly Loaded Grain (HLG) Solid Rocket Motors allow extended range and customized…
