Credit: Lockheed Martin Lockheed Martin Skunk Works in collaboration with leading industry partners and the U.S. Air Force, has marked a groundbreaking achievement that signals a new era in air combat. In a pioneering demonstration, an uncrewed aerial system (UAS) was successfully controlled from the cockpit of a 5th-generation fighter jet during active flight, showcasing the remarkable potential of human-machine teaming in modern warfare. The test took place at Nellis Air Fo

China's PLA Air Force has debuted its GJ-11 stealth drone flying in a coordinated formation with a J-20 fighter and J-16D electronic warfare aircraft. Experts call the trio a "perfect" combination for breaching air defenses, marking a major step in manned-unmanned teaming.

Shield AI has unveiled the X-BAT, an AI-piloted VTOL fighter jet designed for contested environments. Powered by the Hivemind autonomy system, it can fly over 2,000 nautical miles without a runway, functioning as a drone wingman or standalone asset to provide new deterrence options for the U.S. and its allies.

BlackSea Technologies, a leader in autonomous maritime systems, has announced the development of its new Modular Attack Surface Craft...