Aviation News
The U.S. Navy has embarked on a groundbreaking collaboration with Texas A&M University to pioneer the development of fully autonomous Vertical Takeoff and Landing (VTOL) aircraft capable of landing on moving ship decks. The three-year project, funded by the Navy, aims to create a robust solution that could revolutionize the way aircraft land on naval vessels.
Petty Officer 3rd Class Hailey Servedio, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
A Republic of Singapore Air Force PC-21 training aircraft was found to have flown a phallic-shaped flight path over parts of Autralia on Sept. 28.
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In a groundbreaking development that promises to reshape pilot training and mitigate the high operational costs associated with fifth-generation fighters, the International Test Pilots School (ITPS) Canada has introduced its cutting-edge 5th Generation Surrogate Training Aircraft (5STA).
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Brazilian Defense Minister Jose Mucio has announced plans to travel to Sweden next month to negotiate a potential sale of Embraer’s C-390 Millennium military cargo aircraft to the Nordic nation. The move comes as Brazil explores the possibility of selling three to four C-390 aircraft to Sweden, while Sweden expresses interest in increasing its sale of Saab Gripen E fighter jets to Brazil.
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BAE Systems has secured a five-year contract from Lockheed Martin for the maintenance of the AN/ALR-94 advanced digital electronic warfare (EW) system used in the F-22 Raptor. This critical contract solidifies BAE Systems’ role in ensuring the continued readiness and effectiveness of the F-22’s EW capabilities.
U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Ceaira Tinsley
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