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The Best Modern Bombers in the World

The Best Modern Bombers in the World

By Cesare 19 August 2026
Air

Since the dawn of military aviation, bombers have occupied a unique place in air warfare.

Milkor Frontier XL High Mobility Light Tactical Vehicle

Milkor Frontier XL High Mobility Light Tactical Vehicle

By Cesare 29 June 2026

At the World Defence Show 2026, the South African defence manufacturer Milkor formally introduced its...

Lockheed Martin Demos Next-Gen Multi-Domain Mission Autonomy

Lockheed Martin Demos Next-Gen Multi-Domain Mission Autonomy

By Cesare 24 April 2026

Lockheed Martin successfully conducted a live demonstration of its comprehensive suite of command and control...

Javelin Joint Venture 900.5M dollar contract

Javelin Joint Venture 900.5M dollar contract

By Cesare 8 December 2025

The U.S. Army awarded the Javelin Joint Venture (JJV) a follow-on fiscal year 2025 production contract for...

Mil Mi-171Sh  - most widely operated helicopter in history

Mil Mi-171Sh - most widely operated helicopter in history

By Cesare 10 October 2025
Air

Actual model numbers vary by builder, engine type, and other options.

50-Year-Old U.S. Bombers Hold Joint Patrols With New Dog FA-50PH Fighters

50-Year-Old U.S. Bombers Hold Joint Patrols With New Dog FA-50PH Fighters

By Cesare 22 March 2025
Air

On February 4, a strategic joint exercise involved United States B-1 “Lancer” bombers and the FA-50PH fighter...

U.S. Air Force Tests Pathfinder Subscale Model

U.S. Air Force Tests Pathfinder Subscale Model

By Cesare 29 May 2025
Air

JetZero is presently engaged in the development of a subscale Blended-Wing Body (BWB) aircraft demonstrator,...

Skunk Works X-Plane to Become World's First Digitally Certified Aircraft

Skunk Works X-Plane to Become World's First Digitally Certified Aircraft

By Cesare 25 October 2024
Air

The Lockheed Martin X-56 is a modular unmanned aerial vehicle designed to explore High-Altitude Long...

KAI KF-21 Boramae: Capable fighter

KAI KF-21 Boramae: Capable fighter

By Cesare 25 October 2024
Air

The KF-21 Boramae, a fourth-generation fighter developed by South Korea, bears a striking resemblance to the...

Armormax TAC-6 6x6 vehicle

Armormax TAC-6 6x6 vehicle

By Cesare 26 June 2024

Armormax Defence unveiled the TAC-6, a new and versatile 6x6 tactical vehicle that can be deployed for a wide...

DARPA moves forward on X-65

DARPA moves forward on X-65

By Cesare 25 March 2024
Air

DARPA is working on the CRANE programme, which aims to develop an innovative aircraft that utilizes active...

HEXA multicopter demonstrated to US military

HEXA multicopter demonstrated to US military

By Cesare 30 October 2023
Air

The single-passenger Hexa, is an electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) platform that consists of an...

New Piloted Scout Helicopter for Tomorrows Missions

New Piloted Scout Helicopter for Tomorrows Missions

By Cesare 30 October 2023
Air

Nearly a decade ago, the U.S. Army retired its last helicopter designed specifically for the attack...

Raytheon Technologies develops NexGen Optix

Raytheon Technologies develops NexGen Optix

By Cesare 31 May 2023

Raytheon Technologies, announced the launch of NexGen Optix, a tactical Free-Space Optical Communications...