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RAT55 at Area 51
Military Aviation

New Footage Shows Secretive RATT55 Radar Testbed Operating from Area 51’s Hangar 18

Photographer Michał Rokita captured video of the elusive Boeing 737 from near Tikaboo Peak, the closest point where civilians can view the test facility at Groom Lake known worldwide as…

Kai Greet Kai Greet
August 20, 2025
RJ100 QinetiQ ECRS Mk2 Testing
Military Aviation

BAE Systems and QinetiQ Prepare Avro RJ100 Testbed for ECRS Mk2 Radar Flight Trials

A modified Avro RJ100 will support integration of Leonardo UK’s ECRS Mk2 AESA radar for RAF Typhoons, reducing costs and accelerating development. BAE Systems and QinetiQ are preparing to modify…

Stefano D'Urso Stefano D'Urso
August 19, 2025
China Tiltrotor
China

China’ First Manned Tilt-Rotor Takes Flight

The aircraft currently appears to be purely civilian passenger oriented, but it could have military applications in future. An image has emerged showing China’s first crewed tiltrotor aircraft taking flight.…

Parth Satam Parth Satam
August 18, 2025
ITDS Northrop Grumman ATHENA
Military Aviation

Northrop Grumman Advances to Phase II of U.S. Army Aviation New Threat Detection System

ITDS Phase II brings ATHENA sensor to Army aircraft, providing 360° situational awareness and enhanced survivability against evolving threats. Northrop Grumman has been selected by the U.S. Army to continue…

Stefano D'Urso Stefano D'Urso
August 18, 2025
Red 6 ATARS F-16
Military Aviation

Red 6’s Augmented Reality Tech Will Be Integrated in F-16 Training

ATARS moves beyond trainers as Red 6 secures its first frontline fighter contract, bringing augmented reality into F-16 cockpits. Red 6 has secured a contract from the U.S. Air Force…

Stefano D'Urso Stefano D'Urso
August 18, 2025
Taiwan

Hsiung Feng III Anti-Ship Missiles Seen on Taiwan’s F-CK-1 Ching-kuo

Taiwanese reports said that the NCSIST is accelerating the testing to gather data that would inform new live fire trials. Taiwan’s air-launched Hsiung Feng III (HF-III or HF-3) Anti-Ship Missile (AShM)…

Parth Satam Parth Satam
August 17, 2025
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