Development of X-BAT is accelerating, including the use of a thrust vectoring nozzle from an experimental F-16 that was ...
What this means is that the Valo took off vertically, switched to an aircraft-like mode of operation, and then back to ...
The future of air combat is starting to look a lot more like something pulled from a design lab that refuses to follow the ...
A San Diego-based company has unveiled a vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) fighter jet platform. Shield AI’s new concept is designed for expeditionary and maritime operations in contested ...
Joby Aviation, Inc. (NYSE: JOBY) and L3Harris Technologies (NYSE: LHX) today announced they are exploring opportunities to develop a new aircraft class for defense applications. The gas turbine hybrid ...
A NATO ally has begun operating a vertical takeoff and landing drone engineered to maintain flight and complete missions even ...
We've been talking about vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aircraft for so long, without actually getting anywhere, that we've kind of given up hope of seeing them serve the needs of the so-called ...
AeroVironment, Inc. ("AV") (NASDAQ: AVAV), a global defense technology leader, today announced it was awarded a $14.6 million ...
Still in its nascent stages, VTOL CWRU—a student-led drone design team—has established itself amongst competitors across the country. In the spring, the team won first place at the 2024–2025 ...
One of 12 Shield AI V-BAT VTOL UASs acquired by the Royal Netherlands Navy undergoing operational testing aboard Zr. Ms. Johan de Witt amphibious assault ship during Exercise ‘Cold Response 2026'.
The French navy will field its first vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) example of the Aliaca uncrewed aerial system (UAS) later this year, under an amended contract with Airbus Helicopters.