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March 3, 2023

Air Force inspects planes over 'non-conforming' tail pins

At least two dozen Air Force jets were reportedly found to have potentially problematic tail pins. All E-3 aircraft in the field have been inspected, according to a spokesperson.

March 1, 2023

Air Force signs $65M deal with startup to test 'sustainable' fuel production

The Department of Defense Innovation Unit and the U.S. Air Force awarded startup Air Company a contract for its sustainable aviation fuel following previous tests.

March 1, 2023

China sends 25 warplanes, 3 ships sent toward Taiwan, island says

Taiwan scrambled fighter jets and activated its missile defense systems on Wednesday morning after over two dozen Chinese warplanes were spotted approaching the island.

February 23, 2023

Navy pilot made crucial error before crashing F-35C into USS Carl Vinson in South China Sea

A U.S. Navy investigation is placing blame on an error by a pilot for the January 2022 crash of an F-35C Lightning II jet into the deck of the USS Carl Vinson.

February 17, 2023

Russia to test hypersonic missile in drills with China, South Africa – a first for an international exercise

Russia is scheduled to begin trilateral naval exercises with South Africa and China on Friday, with drills running through the one-year anniversary of the invasion of Ukraine.

February 14, 2023

Aviation milestone: artificial intelligence flew a modified F-16 fighter jet for over 17 hours

An artificial intelligence algorithm developed by the U.S. military flew a modified F-16 fighter jet for over 17 hours in December, officials announced this week.

February 9, 2023

Tech with ties to China: What to avoid

More than a third of the world's electronics are produced in China but there's a difference between products made in China and those made by companies with ties to the Chinese government.

February 8, 2023

Tensions rise as Iran threatens Israel, reveals new underground airbase

Iran has revealed the existence of the first-of-its-kind underground airbase capable of housing fighter jets and long-range cruise missiles.

February 5, 2023

US firms pumping billions into China's AI sector

U.S. investors were involved in investment transactions in China's artificial intelligence sector totaling $40.2 billion sector between 2015 and 2021, according to a new report.

January 28, 2023

Army picks four companies to build tactical truck prototypes

The U.S. Army announced on Friday that it had selected four companies to build tactical truck prototypes. Evaluation of the initial prototypes is slated for 2024.