The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has awarded BAE Systems a £870m contract to deliver a new radar to enhance the Royal Air Force’s (RAF) Typhoon fighter jet fleet and strengthen the aircraft’s control…
Only one Su-47 was ever built and it was never outfitted with armament. The plane reliably impressed on the air show circuit, demonstrating its remarkable wing shape and remarkable agility. Russia’s Su-47 fighter…
In the world of aviation, the marriage of beauty and function has birthed stunning creations, with aesthetics and power being held in equal regard. From their sleek, streamlined profiles to the roaring might…
The Lockheed P-3 Orion stands as a testament to the enduring importance of innovation and design in the field of military aircraft. This four-engine turboprop anti-submarine and maritime surveillance aircraft, developed for the…
This year, the U.S. Army plans to hold the first of two Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA) verification demonstrations as part of its competition for the Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft (FARA). As one…
The aircraft, which can control large areas much more effectively than surface ships, is one of the indispensables of modern navies. The P-8 Poseidon will undertake essential tasks in the air control of…
The Government of the Republic of Slovenia has recently introduced three new projects as part of the Plan of Development Programs 2023–2026 (NRP 2023–2026) under the budget for the Slovenian Army. These projects…
The Mil V-12 is by far the largest helicopter ever. It was the brainchild of the Soviet Mil Design Bureau. This airliner-sized rotary vehicle was able to carry almost 200 passengers and payloads…
Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Canberra (LCS 30) commissioned at the Royal Australian Navy’s Fleet Base East in Sydney, Australia, July 22. During the ceremony, leaders and distinguished guests from the U.S. and…
The K-MAX is one of the most versatile load-carrying helicopters available and is famed for the distinctive ‘servo-flap’ configuration of its rotors, which has become the trademark of its manufacturer, Kaman. Although it…
Uncrewed combat aerial vehicles (UCAV) are used by militaries worldwide for various functions, including surveillance, collecting intelligence, target acquisition, reconnaissance, and the delivery of ordnance such as missiles and bombs. There is a multitude…
Anti-aircraft guns are a vital piece of military equipment that is used to fire at formations of objects in the air. Weapons and equipment play a critical part in military conflicts, and now…
For the first time, a Black Hawk helicopter has flown without a single human on board. The computer-piloted test was conducted as part of the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) program known…
SR-71A, tail number 64-17963, sits in Heritage Park on Feb. 2, 2020, at Beale Air Force Base, California. This SR-71 flew multiple sorties over Vietnam and Korea and was retired on Oct. 28,…
Manufacturer: Lockheed Martin Service: USAF Propulsion: 4x GE TF-39 engines Maximum Cargo: 270,000 pounds (122,472 kilograms) Speed: 518 mph Range: 4,800 nm One of the largest aircraft in the world, the C-5 Galaxy…
On April 22, 1996, two US Navy McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornets got into a mid-air collision during an exercise off the coast of Virginia. Both suffered physical damage, with one aircraft losing its…