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The future of U.S. military rotorcraft took another step toward tiltrotor technology following Bell’s recent down-select to develop a high-speed, hovering X-plane design for the Pentagon. As part of …
Bell’s DARPA X-Plane Win Signals Tiltrotor as the Future of Rotorcraft Read More
Despite a traditional focus on commercial aerospace, the 2025 Paris Air Show opened under defense-related controversy. Host nation France’s decision to shut down the displays of Israeli defense companies, Elbit …
Paris Air Show Closes Amid Global Conflict: A Defense Recap Read More
With the 2024 Farnborough International Airshow just around the corner the usual question begins to emerge: What will be the hot topics, the major focuses during airshow week? Prior to …
Farnborough Airshow Week: A Preview from the Defense Angle Read More
With the 2024 Farnborough International Airshow approaching next week, global aerospace and defense firms are gearing up to present their innovations on the world stage. One such effort, sure to …
Competing Visions for NATO’s NGRC Enterprise Read More
Jockeying is beginning for rotorcraft manufacturers to build their case for NATO’s Next Generation Rotorcraft Capability Program (NGRC). The NGRC initiative began in 2022 with partners France, Germany, Greece, Italy, …
NATO’s NGRC Effort Begins to Heat Up Read More