Skunk Works Is Looking for a U-2 Pilot
Despite being one of the oldest aircraft still flying in U.S. service, the U-2 remains relevant enough for Skunk Works to seek a qualified pilot in Palmdale. Skunk Works, the…
YFQ-44 CCA Begins Testing with U.S. Air Force Experimental Operations Unit
The YFQ-44 flew sorties with the U.S. Air Force Experimental Operations Unit at Edwards AFB, allowing to start working on development of the initial tactics, techniques and procedures for CCAs.…
French Rafale Spotted with Laser-Guided Rocket Pod
A Rafale M was spotted with a pod for 68 mm laser-guided rockets, first unveiled at the Paris Air Show 2025 as a cost-effective solution against drones and asymmetric threats.…
Australia Announces Early Retirement of Troubled C-27J Spartan Fleet
A new Australian defence strategy will see AU$5 billion redirected from current programs towards new capabilities, with the headline cut being the early withdrawal of the RAAF's ten C-27J Spartan…
Battlefield Airborne Communications Node, an Invisible yet Critical Part of the Operations over Iran
BACN provides a long-range secure communication capability, acting as a “gateway” system that bridges the gap between disparate platforms that cannot communicate directly. Throughout Operation Epic Fury, kinetic capabilities were…
Sikorsky Announces New Armed Black Hawk Kit
The new Armed Black Hawk kit allows UH-60s to be quickly reconfigured for new mission sets, allowing greater flexibility and eliminating the need for dedicated helicopter types. Sikorsky announced on…
