Pictured: the YB-49 Flying Wing prototype and stealth bomber inspiration vs. the Convair Peacemaker B-36 that was chosen for production over it. As early as 1938, Germany raised the concept of a ...

The prototypes were designed as part of the USAF's next-generation air dominance program. Dubbed "loyal wingmen," the combat aircraft are expected to bolster the Air Force's fleet. The US Air Force ...

The XF-84H was an ambitious project to reverse-engineer a jet-powered F-84 into a prop-driven aircraft capable of achieving near-jet performance. The United States Navy initially had an interest in a ...

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), an affiliate of General Atomics, is a world leader in proven, reliable remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars, as well as ...

United Aircraft has flown its latest prototype airframe of the twin-turboprop Ilyushin Il-114-300, bringing the flight-test fleet to three aircraft. Its initial sortie – with three crew members on ...

The supposed third J-36 prototype emerged exactly a year after the first one was spotted in December 2024. Chinese military ...

Defence manufacturer Northrop Grumman has secured official US Air Force recognition for its Talon uncrewed jet, receiving the YFQ-48A prototype designation under the Collaborative Combat Aircraft ...

Integrating hybrid-electric propulsion capabilities into Vertical’s next-generation aircraft prototype, unlocking multi-billion-dollar opportunities including defence, logistics and wider commercial ...

The Air Force designated the first two uncrewed aircraft as fighter jets, the YFQ-42A and YFQ-44A. The prototypes were designed as part of the USAF's next-generation air dominance program. Dubbed ...