[video] USAF Research Lab shows concepts for 6gen fighter, unmanned loyal wingman and parasite drones

New video released by Air Force Research Lab shows concepts for Loyal Wingman (unmanned fighters as wingmans), Gremlins (parasite UAVs) and sixth-gen fighter.

https://youtu.be/HPZpp_Y6Er8

 

US Air Force to begin fighter-mounted laser testing this summer

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US Air Force to begin fighter-mounted laser testing this summer // Military Space News, Nuclear Weapons, Missile Defense
http://www.spacewar.com/reports/US_Air_Force_to_begin_fighter-mounted_laser_testing_this_summer_999.html

China to build 'world's fastest' wind tunnel

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China to build 'world's fastest' wind tunnel // Military Space News, Nuclear Weapons, Missile Defense
http://www.spacedaily.com/reports/China_to_build_worlds_fastest_wind_tunnel_999.html

China to launch Long March-5B rocket next year

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China to launch Long March-5B rocket next year // Military Space News, Nuclear Weapons, Missile Defense
http://www.spacedaily.com/reports/China_to_launch_Long_March_5B_rocket_next_year_999.html

60 years in orbit for 'grapefruit satellite' - the oldest human object in space

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60 years in orbit for 'grapefruit satellite' - the oldest human object in space // Military Space News, Nuclear Weapons, Missile Defense
http://www.spacedaily.com/reports/60_years_in_orbit_for_grapefruit_satellite___the_oldest_human_object_in_space_999.html

US approves $1 billion in Saudi defense contracts

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US approves $1 billion in Saudi defense contracts // Military Space News, Nuclear Weapons, Missile Defense
http://www.spacewar.com/reports/US_approves_1_billion_in_Saudi_defense_contracts_999.html

Winglet-equipped C-27J to arrive in 2019

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Winglet-equipped C-27J to arrive in 2019 // Military news
http://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/winglet-equipped-c-27j-to-arrive-in-2019-446950/

Leonardo will from 2019 deliver its C-27J Spartan battlefield airlifter in a new baseline configuration featuring updated avionics and winglets as standard.
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US ​Congress appropriates a 28% increase in funding for new aircraft

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​Congress appropriates a 28% increase in funding for new aircraft // Military news
http://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/congress-appropriates-a-28-increase-in-funding-for-447039/

President Donald Trump signed into law on 23 March a spending bill that adds 143 aircraft, worth $9.5 billion, to what was already requested by the Department of Defence, including 20 additional F-35 Lightning II fighters, 10 F/A-18 Super Hornets, and three KC-46A tanker aircraft.
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Boeing 737 MAX 7 Completes Successful First Flight

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Boeing 737 MAX 7 Completes Successful First Flight // MediaRoom
http://boeing.mediaroom.com/2018-03-16-Boeing-737-MAX-7-Completes-Successful-First-Flight


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Boeing Delivers First 737 MAX 9

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Boeing Delivers First 737 MAX 9 // MediaRoom
http://boeing.mediaroom.com/2018-03-21-Boeing-Delivers-First-737-MAX-9

Lion Air Group takes first delivery; airplane will go into service with Thai Lion Air
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PLA to make more modifications to J-20 stealth fighter | Asia Times

http://www.atimes.com/article/pla-make-modifications-j-20-stealth-fighter//

Production transformation key to Boeing NMA - Leeham News and Comment

https://leehamnews.com/2018/03/20/production-transformation-key-to-boeing-nma/

Airbus launches the longest range widebody in the below 300 seat market - Leeham News and Comment

https://leehamnews.com/2018/03/20/airbus-launches-the-longest-range-widebody-in-the-below-300-seat-market/

In new blow, Boeing defeats Airbus at American, sources say; AA says 'no decision yet' - Leeham News and Comment

https://leehamnews.com/2018/03/23/in-new-blow-boeing-defeats-airbus-at-american-sources-say-aa-says-no-decision-yet/

Blade Raises $32m, Teams With Airbus On Urban Helos

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Blade Raises $32m, Teams With Airbus On Urban Helos // AviationWeek.com Commercial Aviation Channel
http://aviationweek.com/awinbizav/blade-raises-32m-teams-airbus-urban-helos

On-demand helicopter service provider Fly Blade has raised $38 million in a Series B financing round that includes investment from Airbus Helicopters.

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PHOTOS: Boeing’s Smallest Modern 737, the MAX 7, Takes its First Flight

Boeing's newest offering, the 737 MAX 7, took to the skies on March 16, an uncharacteristically sunny, blue-sky day for a Boeing first flight — most all of them in recent memory have taken place on truly miserable days. https://www.airlinereporter.com/2018/03/photos-boeings-smallest-737-the-max-7-takes-its-first-flight/

NASA fires rocket nozzle made with new 3D printing tech

http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/534370464/0/gizmag~NASA-fires-rocket-nozzle-made-with-new-D-printing-tech/

TsAGI conducts research to improve flight safety

http://tsagi.ru/en/pressroom/news/3677/

TsAGI Centenary in the history of aviation: the MiG-25 interceptor

http://tsagi.ru/en/pressroom/news/3678/

TsAGI scientists improve the metal-composite compound evaluation method

http://tsagi.ru/en/pressroom/news/3679/