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May 16, 2016
Thrift was paramount in the selection, as the Danes plan to operate the fighters for 30 years.
May 13, 2016
Darpa programs exploit moves to open up weapon-system architectures and enable faster, cheaper upgrades to the capabilities and technologies of today’s platforms.
May 13, 2016
Though sanctions have been lifted, congressman points out Iran’s ties to terrorism | Pentagon’s acquisition chief open to staying in job beyond this presidency | Congressman tries to cap National Security Council size.
May 12, 2016
What technologies lie ahead for aerospace? Reusable spacecraft and additive manufacturing for sure, but what about flying cars, jetpacks or another attempt at nuclear-powered aircraft? Only the future will tell.
May 12, 2016
Eliminating terminal radars and developing hybrid TCAS are among the mitigations the FAA is considering to keep frequency congestion at bay beyond 2020.
May 12, 2016
NASA on Red Dragon Mars mission: “This is a technology demonstration of what we consider to be one of the most critical technologies for us to get humans to Mars.”
May 12, 2016
Romanian missile defense site now operational; U.S. Air Force awards GPS III contracts; F-35s undergo four-ship mission tests; India integrates weapons on light combat helicopter.
May 11, 2016
The aerial refueling tanker has been a vital component in the U.S. Central Command for a quarter century.