The Army is leading on unmanned aviation. Who will follow?
The Army is cutting a fifth of its aviation branch as it shifts toward unmanned systems. And the rest of the services should follow, writes John Ferrari.
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Hawaiian Airlines Hacked as Aviation Sector Warned of Scattered Spider Attacks
Scattered Spider is targeting airlines and the recent WestJet hack is believed to be the work of the notorious cybercrime group.
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Senate Republicans ‘very close’ to deal to protect key DoD spectrum in reconciliation language
Democrat Sen. Maria Cantwell of Washington, where Boeing is headquartered, continues to raise concerns about potential interference with civil and military aviation.
Army upgrading helo pilot training under Flight School Next, seeks new aircraft
“We will teach them to be integrators and flight integrators on the back end of that, but we want them to be masters of their craft, of being able to fly a helicopter the old-fashioned way,” Army Vice Chief of Staff Gen. James Mingus said.
Phishing Emails Impersonating Qantas Target Credit Card Info
Fake Qantas emails in a sophisticated phishing scam steal credit card and personal info from Australians, bypassing major…
Russia prepares for a new wave of massive strikes on Ukraine
Recent satellite imagery reveals a notable accumulation of strategic bombers at the Engels Airbase in the Saratov region, raising alarms about the potential preparation for a new series of massive strikes on critical Ukrainian infrastructure. According…
Uganda showcases its recently acquired Mi-28 helicopters
The Uganda People’s Defence Force (UPDF) has recently become an operator of the Russian-made Mil Mi-28N attack helicopter, making a significant addition to its diverse aerial fleet. Details of Uganda’s acquisition of the Mi-28N attack helicopters…
5 US service members killed in Mediterranean helicopter crash
The U.S. military confirmed the loss of five service members in a helicopter crash during a routine air refueling mission in the Mediterranean. The tragic incident involving an MH-60 Black Hawk helicopter occurred late Friday, prompting an immediate in…
UK, French, and US jets successfully execute joint defense drill
Royal Air Force (RAF) Typhoons, French Rafale, and US F-35 jets recently participated in a joint exercise aimed at responding to an attack on their main operating bases. The drill, part of Exercise Atlantic Trident, demonstrated the agility and adaptab…
Ukrainian pilots begin F-16 flight training
The spokesperson for the Ukrainian Air Force, Yuriy Ignat, confirmed that the training process for Ukrainian pilots on the F-16 fighter jets is proceeding according to plan, with some aviators already undergoing “in-the-sky” (flying) traini…