The F-16, which flew from Eglin AFB was equipped with new autonomous flight technology while a test pilot remained in the cockpit as backup
A new effort led by the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Armaments Center demonstrated advancements developed for fire control, enabling the ability to engage and defeat drones with a common remotely operated weapon station while shooting on the move.
Aviation start-ups and the Trump administration want to replace helicopters with electric aircraft, but the new vehicles still have to pass arduous tests before the public can use them.
Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson is putting drone dominance into action with the development of programs and training for both combat scenarios and installation defense.
The plan pursues three primary lines of effort: repurposing early-built aircraft for immediate operational impact, accelerating the Remote Vision System 2.0 retrofit schedule and implementing a targeted performance-based logistics effort to resolve systemic readiness challenges.
The F-35A Lightning II aircraft arrived at Misawa Air Base, Japan, a permanent stationing that marks the 13th Fighter Squadron's transition to fifth-generation airpower.
BETA Technologies is involved in seven projects as part of the Advanced Air Mobility and eVTOL Integration Pilot Program.
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The Yuma Test Center at U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground, Ariz., recently tested a new 30 mm Aviation Proximity Explosive round, primarily developed for firing from the AH-64 Apache helicopter.
ABC News' Sam Sweeney breaks down Uber's program "air taxi" which is expected to hit the market in Dubai later this year.