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Posted on February 27, 2026February 27, 2026

The US Air Force’s latest X-plane looks like a missile  —  that shoots other missiles

The U.S. military is developing a new experimental aircraft known as the X-68A and looks a lot like a cruise missile that is also capable of launching its own missiles.
Posted on January 28, 2026January 27, 2026

NASA research jet makes fiery ‘wheels-up landing’ after experiencing mechanical issue (video)

One of NASA's high-altitude WB-57 research jet made a fiery wheels-up landing on Tuesday (Jan. 27) after a mechanical issue prevented it from lowering its landing gear.
Posted on January 27, 2026January 27, 2026

NASA gets new F-15 fighter jet to chase its X-59 ‘quiet’ supersonic aircraft

What role will F-15 jets play in the future of supersonic flight?
Posted on December 12, 2025December 12, 2025

US Space Force to get ‘next level’ tech to combat drones near Cape Canaveral launch sites

The U.S. Space Force is boosting its ability to deter and defeat drones and other uncrewed aerial systems near Cape Canaveral Space Force Station and the Eastern Range.
Posted on December 3, 2025

Struck by a cosmic ray: Galactic particles may have forced a passenger jet to make an emergency landing

A cosmic ray from a faraway supernova explosion may have sent a packed passenger jet into free fall in late October, forcing an emergency landing.
Posted on October 28, 2025

NASA’s X-59 ‘quiet’ supersonic jet makes historic 1st flight (photos)

NASA's X-59 "quiet" supersonic jet took off on its first-ever flight on Oct. 28, flying from Palmdale, California to its new home at Edwards Air Force Base.
Posted on October 23, 2025

The UK military says Russia targets its satellites on a weekly basis. What can be done about it?

Russia is targeting UK space infrastructure, and in particular military satellites, on a weekly basis, according to the head of UK Space Command.
Posted on October 18, 2025

How can Europe fight back against incursions by drone aircraft?

An academic looks at the risks of drone aircraft, from airplanes to civilian attacks and injuries.
Posted on September 12, 2025

Sunrise over NASA’s ‘quiet’ supersonic X-59 jet | Space photo of the day for Sept. 12, 2025

NASA's experimental X-59 jet is designed to fly faster than sound —but also dampen the infamous sonic "boom."
Posted on August 9, 2025

New York to Los Angeles in 3 hours? Executive order could make it possible by 2027, reopening the door for commercial supersonic flight

A new executive order repeals a 52-year-old ban on commercial supersonic flights, while new technology can make supersonic flight quieter than ever before.

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