Editor's NoteGE Continues Work on XA100 for Future Combat Aircraft - May 8 GE Aerospace has finished a fourth round of testing on the XA100 adaptive cycle engine “to gather additional data and advance this next-generation technology for future combat aircraft.” the company said on…
AI & AutonomyCollaborative Autonomy Tested in EpiSci/USAF Autonomy Prime Flights - May 2 California-based EpiSci said this week that the company finished multiple collaborative autonomy tests last month under the U.S. Air Force’s Autonomy Prime program to train operators on the company’s Starling Tactical Artificial…
Editor's NoteMQ-9A Block 5 to Get New Self-Protection Pod Next Year - May 9 Next year, the Block 5 Extended Range version of the General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) MQ-9A Reaper drone is to receive a self-protection pod developed by GA-ASI in concert with U.S.…
ConnectivityCompanies' Perspective on New Data Links and Waveforms Sought for SDA Tranche 3 Transport Layer The U.S. Space Force Space Development Agency's (SDA) Tranche 2 Transport Layer-Gamma satellites are to include Ultra High Frequency (UHF) S-band connections, an advanced tactical data link, and enhanced, anti-jam waveforms. But…
Editor's NoteNorthrop Grumman Provides Updates on Polar SATCOM Programs Northrop Grumman said on Nov. 7 that it has finished thermal vacuum tests on the Arctic Satellite Broadband Mission (ASBM)--two satellites for broadband communications over the North Pole for the U.S. Space Force…
MilitaryB-21 Taxi Tests Underway, As Bomber Prepares for First Flight Taxi tests of the Northrop Grumman [NOC] B-21 Raider stealth bomber are underway near Plant 42 in Palmdale, Calif., as the aircraft prepares for first flight. The Air Force issued a short…
Advanced TechnologyUSAF Looking for "Revolutionary" Concepts for Next Generation Refueler-Airlift Teaming As the U.S. Air Force develops systems to operate from austere locations and counter adversary attempts to disrupt U.S. military supply chains, the service is seeking "revolutionary" ideas on the future teaming…
Advanced Air MobilityJoby Aviation Delivers First eVTOL Aircraft for U.S. Air Force’s 412th Test Wing California-based Joby Aviation, Inc. [JOBY] said on Sept. 25 that it has delivered its first electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft for the U.S. Air Force to Edwards AFB, Calif.’s 412th Test Wing…