Castelion to Begin Blackbeard Hypersonic Missile Integration on USAF F-16s
As part of its work with the Air Force Research Laboratory, Castelion will now expand the Blackbeard integration effort to the F-16, adding a U.S. Air Force fighter to a…
Canada Receives Its First Two CF-35A Fighters at Luke Air Force Base
The first two Canadian CF-35s arrived at Luke Air Force Base, where they will be used for training in support of the initial phase of the RCAF’s transition from the…
German Giant: How the Me 323 Gigant Pioneered Large Transports
Large and lumbering, the Messerschmitt Me 323 Gigant featured a cavernous cargo hold and large clamshell doors at the nose, allowing heavy equipment and bulky loads to be transported by…
France’s Archange SIGINT Aircraft Arrives at Évreux Air Base Ahead of Operational Evaluation
The first Archange arrived at Évreux in early October, where France’s Military Air Expertise Center is participating in trials ahead of the aircraft’s planned entry into service. France’s Archange (Archangel)…
USAF Needs ‘1,509 Combat-Ready Jets’ by 2035, According to Service Report to Congress
A service report sent to Congress proposes a combat capable force of 1,509 fighters by 2035, which is more than the USAF has available today, posing serious questions about funding…
Global PHP Security Scare Highlights Why Stealth Matters in Cyberspace
Critical cybersecurity vulnerabilities recently made headlines, prompting warnings from U.S. and international security agencies. The incident highlights a defensive principle familiar to military aviation: reducing an adversary's ability to detect…
