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Bill Sweetman, a seasoned aviation journalist, has made a notable comeback to the writing scene after a hiatus of several years. Known for his contributions as the Editor-in-Chief of Aviation Week, he had left the prestigious position back in March 2016. However, his passion for aviation and insightful reporting has returned him to the spotlight.
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In an updated research report by RAND, experts have highlighted the vulnerability of Taiwan to resist a potential Chinese attack by up to 90 days. The report focuses on assessing the country’s capacity to resist a large-scale military assault, stressing the importance of key variables such as political leadership, social cohesion, military effectiveness, durability, and potential military intervention by the United States.
Jeff Schmaltz, MODIS Rapid Response Team, NASA/GSFC, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
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Space Entertainment Laboratory Co., Ltd. launches its futuristic Hamadori Concept for the next-generation flying boat-type unmanned aircraft at the Paris Air Show 2023. Building upon the success of the Hamadori series, which includes the Hamadori 3000 and the upcoming Hamadori 6000, this concept represents a significant leap forward in unmanned aerial technology.
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The United States Air Force (USAF) has officially designated the aircraft developed under NASA’s Sustainable Flight Demonstrator project as the X-66A, marking a significant step towards a greener and more sustainable future for aviation. This groundbreaking aircraft aims to revolutionize the next generation of single-aisle planes, which are the workhorses of passenger airlines worldwide.
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The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) has achieved a major breakthrough in laser technology for aircraft with its recent successful flight-test campaign. The project, known as HARDROC (Hybrid Aero-Effect Reducing Design with Realistic Optical Components), brings us closer to the future of directed energy laser systems integrated onto aircraft.
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