Two technology thrusts that continue to reshape aerospace, materials and computers, began to have a major impact in the 1950s and 60s. Computer-aided design became crucial as airframes moved from bonded-metal structures to carbon-fiber composites. Computational fluid dynamics became the key to advances in aerodynamics.

From its unveiling of the B-52 bomber and Boeing 707 jet to the classified RQ-180 unmanned aircraft and China’s anti-satellite weapon, Aviation Week has produced some legendary scoops over the past 100 years. Here are some of our favorites.

The U.S. Navy staff director brings a special perspective to the operations and politics of the Asia-Pacific region.

The U.S. Navy steams ahead with new and occasionally controversial concepts in destroyer and amphibious ship design.

London and Paris will continue their cooperation on the development of advanced naval weapons for air, surface and undersea deployment.

A guide to the aircraft and spacecraft featured on the cover of our 100th anniversary issue and a look at the artist, Ted Williams.

Military flight reports covered major U.S. and Soviet aircraft

Reports tell how new night-fighting and terrain-avoidance systems operate.