Shield AI’s X-Bat Moves Toward First Flight
Shield AI has shown off the first prototype of its X-Bat tail-sitting, vertical-takeoff-and-landing (VTOL) autonomous combat aircraft and plans a first flight before year’s end.
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Taiwan tracks 22 Chinese military aircraft and 12 ships
The Ministry of National Defense tracked 22 Chinese military aircraft, seven naval vessels, and five official ships between 6 a.m. on Tuesday and the same time Wednesday.
Talk of Germany joining GCAP fighter program grows, but Japanese concerns persist
Talk of Berlin joining a trilateral next-generation fighter jet project with Japan, Britain and Italy gained steam this week after the German defense chief expressed interest — though Japanese concerns about further delays remain.
Korea Aerospace Industries reports a 51.6% increase in third-quarter revenue as deliveries of its domestically developed KF-21 fighter jet and overseas FA-50 aircraft programs boost sales, although net profit declines sharply.
Korea Aerospace Industries reports a 51.6% increase in third-quarter revenue as deliveries of its domestically developed KF-21 fighter jet and overseas FA-50 aircraft programs boost sales, although net profit declines sharply.
Gripen and F-35 take part in Finnish Air Force exercise
The Finnish Air Force is conducting its main exercise Protective Fence 26 in November. Fighter aircraft from the Netherlands, France and Sweden are participating.
MANPADS Explained: How a Shoulder-Fired Missile Finds Its Target
The missile does not roar out of the tube. It pops. A small motor kicks it clear of the launcher, and only when the missile is several metres away does its main motor light with a crack and a streak of smoke.
In October, Russia lost up to 9 Su-34s, while its production capacity is up to 18 aircraft per year
Ukraine destroyed or damaged up to nine Su-34s, while the Russian Federation produces 14–18 such aircraft per year. The Russian Federation’s total aviation losses amounted to 14 aircraft.
Sweden’s Saab launches family of AI agents for future aircraft projects
Key to the autonomous project is Saab’s AI Fighter Jet Pilot Academy, designed to develop the agents and, in parallel, establish infrastructure necessary to “create, train and evaluate” them, says the firm.
China’s J-20S Fighter Has the World’s First Dedicated Drone Controller Seat to Command ‘Wingmen’ Fleets
A recent report by Chinese state media on the continued modernisation of the J-20 fifth generation fighter has highlighted the role of the J-20S twin seat variant in optimising the design for operations alongside unmanned semi-autonomous combat jets.
China’s New Drone Carrier Launches, Recovers First Autonomous Combat Aircraft
Sichuan (51) carried out flight operations with the GJ-21 stealth reconnaissance-strike drone, according to a People’s Liberation Army Navy news release on Friday. Aside from a graphic, no media of the event has been released.
