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The Koolhoven FK.55 was a classic example of an aircraft concept over-promising on what it could deliver. The FK.55 started out as a sleek, mid-engine fighter that could push over 550 km/h in level flight, but it ended as nothing more than a disappointing failure. Continue reading →

As Russian forces have retreated in Ukraine’s south, the Biden administration has announced a slew of new military aid packages for Ukraine, but all were missing a piece of weaponry that Ukraine’s military has long sought: the multi-use Gray Eagle drone, armed with Hellfire missiles. Continue reading →

Taiwan has unveiled its newly built helicopter-like drone designed for battlefield reconnaissance and surveillance missions amid growing military threats from Beijing.
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How do you operate crewed and uncrewed aircraft in some of the world’s most congested airspace, safely and efficiently? This is the big question that a Consortium led by Operational Solutions Limited, in which Thales UK is a key player, is looking to answer at one of the world’s busiest international airports. Continue reading →

GKN Aerospace has successfully achieved a major milestone delivering a ground-based demonstrator of a liquid hydrogen aircraft fuel system. The demonstrator was designed, built and tested in collaboration with Filton Systems Engineering, under the Innovate UK-funded Safe Flight project. Continue reading →

Chinese researchers successfully tested two submersible cross-media vehicles or ‘flying submarines’ that can travel underwater and cross over into the air and fly. Continue reading →

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. and its MQ-9A Remotely Piloted Aircraft will continue to support prime contractor SMX who was recently awarded a task order to provide U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) Intelligence Surveillance Reconnaissance (ISR) mission and intelligence analysis operations. Continue reading →

Ukrainian forces recaptured the shattered remains of the Ukrainian Antonov AN-225 destroyed by Russian attacks on Gostomel Airport near Kyiv, as Russian troops withdraw from the Ukrainian capital. Officials had hoped to rebuild the plane at Russia’s expense, but the endeavour would cost over $4.1 billion, and up to five years to complete. But instead it has been decided to auction off parts to raise funds for Ukrainian Soldiers. Continue reading →