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X-62A VISTA: World’s only self-flying F-16 advances path to autonomous air combat
The Air Force renamed the aircraft X-62A VISTA in 2021, marking its transition from a simulation platform to an experimental ...
Sweden’s Gripen E fighter successfully tested AI flight control, marking a major leap in autonomous air combat capabilities and showcasing rapid integration of advanced tech in Europe’s future defense ...
The flight of China’s third J-36 sixth-generation fighter prototype on December 25, 2025, marks far more than another step in ...
Modern aerospace engineering increasingly relies on the seamless integration of advanced performance modelling with state‐of‐the‐art flight control systems. These systems optimise aerodynamic ...
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Here’s Why “Inertia Coupling” Is So Dangerous to Fighter Pilots
Normally, a plane moves along three rotational axes. “Inertia coupling” takes place when the plane inadvertently moves on two at the same time, usually resulting in loss of control.
Russia’s Su-57 stealth fighter features a customizable AI “co-pilot” for flight and combat support. Displayed at LIMA 2025, the system enhances pilot efficiency but faces modernization challenges ...
High above the Persian Gulf, a rookie fighter pilot prepares to rendezvous with a tanker aircraft to refuel mid-flight. Several miles away, the tanker appears on radar, but can also be seen visually ...
South Korea is set to deliver the first production KF-21 Boramae fighter jets to the Air Force in 2026, marking a major ...
Russia has begun flight testing a new engine for its Su-57 fighter, aiming to improve performance, increase production, and support future exports.
Uncrewed aircraft manufacturer General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) plans to offer a European-made variant of its prototype uncrewed fighter jet. The San Diego-based company on 17 July said ...
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