Advanced / Transformational Technology

Bell [TXT] is set to begin building its X-plane demonstrator capable of flying at speeds of up to 450 knots after completing a critical design review (CDR) with the Pentagon’s […]

X-Bow Systems last month conducted the first static firing of its largest solid rocket motor (SRM) yet, the XB-34, a self-funded 34.5-inch diameter motor the company is designing to be […]

Rocket Lab [RKLB] last week launched a modified version of its suborbital launch vehicle to release a scramjet-powered 3D-printed air vehicle in support of a hypersonic test program managed by […]

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Monday said the U.S. military operation to strike Iran has utilized “classified effects,” with U.S. Central Command having also alluded to “special capabilities” it could […]

Startup Hermeus on Monday said it successfully flew the latest version Quarterhorse unmanned aircraft, kicking off a test campaign aimed at reaching supersonic speeds. The Mk 2.1 remotely piloted aircraft […]

U.S. Central Command has confirmed it used low-cost one-way attack drones in combat for the first time as part of Saturday’s military strikes on Iran. The drones were employed by […]

President Trump has directed all federal agencies to “immediately cease” working with artificial intelligence (AI) firm Anthropic’s technology, and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has designated the company a “supply chain […]

A recent Navy demonstration of autonomously piloted jet-powered unmanned aircraft working with a virtual manned F/A-18 fighter jet to defend designated combat air patrol (CAP) zones featured a software layer […]

PITTSBURGH – The Army will make a decision this summer on the prime vendor to support its autonomous heavy logistics trucks program, as it aims to field the first prototypes in […]

Chariot Defense, a developer of power systems that emerged from stealth last July, has raised $34 million in a Series A funding round it will spend on accelerate production and […]