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For First Responders, Faster Adoption of Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Means Stronger Physical Security
Guest post from Jared Oren, Test and Evaluation Division Director at the Science and Technology
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Belgium Shows Testing of F-16 with FZ275 Laser-Guided Rockets in C-UAS Trial
Following the Belgian Air Force’s announcement in March about the testing of Thales Belgium’s laser guided rockets from its F-16s, footage now shows the trials in the Counter-UAS role. Weeks after the Belgian Air Force confirmed the ongoing integration of the FZ275 Laser-Guided Rockets on its F-16s for the Counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems (C-UAS) role, the…
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Tikaboo Peak, Legendary Area 51 Viewing Spot, Closed by U.S. Government
From 1995 until now, Tikaboo Peak – 26 miles from Groom Lake – offered the closest and best public vantage point with a complete view of Area 51. A notification by the U.S. Bureau of Land Management (BLM) indicates that the closure of approximately 22,987 acres of formerly accessible land took effect from Mar. 25,…
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Spirit Airlines Shutdown: A Farewell to the Yellow Jets and the People Behind Them
The Spirit Airlines shutdown leaves behind more than empty gates. It’s a story of people, purpose, and a lasting impact on aviation. Today is a sad day in aviation. After years of uncertainty, close calls, and one final fight to stay airborne, Spirit Airlines has ceased operations. The Dania Beach, Florida-based ultra-low-cost carrier shut down…
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VC-25B ‘Bridge’ Aircraft for New Air Force One Completes Testing
The U.S. Air Force’s VC-25B Bridge aircraft has completed modification and flight testing, and is now being painted ahead of its introduction in service this summer. The U.S. Air Force has announced on May 1, 2026, that the VC-25B Bridge aircraft, Boeing 747 gifted by the government of Qatar, has completed the modification and flight testing…
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New Images Show China’s GJ-21 Naval UCAV with Landing Gear Extended
The GJ-21 is considered a naval derivative of the GJ-11 Collaborative Combat Aircraft, as demonstrated by features such as launch bar and arrestor hook, meant to fly off the Type 076 Sichuan LHD. A new unofficial picture of China’s GJ-21 naval Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle (UCAV) emerged on Apr. 30, 2026, showing the aircraft with…
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Inside the Future of Drones: Policy, Security with Michael Robbins, CEO and President of AUVSI on the Drone Radio Show
Michael Robbins, CEO and President of AUVSI, talks with host Randy Goers about the real forces shaping the uncrewed systems industry, from supply chain security and regulatory bottlenecks to the growing influence of defense priorities, and what it all means for the future of autonomy. We’ll also take a closer look at XPONENTIAL 2026 and…
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Viasat confirms successful launch of ‘flexible bandwidth’ satellite
Viasat has confirmed the successful launch and initial signal acquisition of the ViaSat-3 Flight 3 (F3) satellite. The spacecraft will provide connectivity over Asia Pacific. The satellite lifted off aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket at Kennedy Space Centre. It successfully separated from the launch vehicle’s upper stage just under five hours after lift-off, with…
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The Sud-Est Grognard Looked Awkward, But It Was Built to Hit Hard
There are strange aircraft, and then there is the Sud-Est Grognard. At first, the French prototype didn’t look like a sleek jet-age attack plane. Instead, it seemed like the result of a clash between aerodynamic ideas and practical needs. The cockpit was set far forward in the nose, and the fuselage rose into a noticeable…
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U.S. Air Force Wants to Order More EA-37Bs, Retire E-11A
In a document submitted to Congress, the U.S. Air Force laid out its desire to almost double its order of EA-37B electronic attack aircraft while cutting its relatively new fleet of E-11A BACN jets by FY 2028. In a suprising move, the U.S. Air Force’s unique and highly active E-11A Battlefield Airborne Communications Node (BACN)…