Perspectives

The still-formidable F-16 will be even more capable with better electronic warfare

A Viper modernization that includes EW, radar, EO/IR, and navigation.

How the industrial base is responding to Air Force, Space Force needs

Demand signals from leadership are shaping investments in design, engineering and manufacturing.

Building the stand-off and stand-in weapons needed for the fight

Threats have changed the range, seeking and attack capabilities necessary to ensure effectiveness.

Support for Patriot air-and-missile defense is a case study for the industrial base

Manufacturing scale, global sustainment, and next-gen tech are becoming inseparable.

Collaborative Combat Aircraft need to be more than a flying weapons magazine

Capabilities, cost and autonomy are top of mind concerns for developing effective unmanned aircraft.

How to protect dozens of connected networks that are at risk and targeted by AI

Artificial intelligence accelerates the speed, scale, and variety of cyber threats – especially at the seams.

Why sustainment is the key to Marine Corps readiness, and how it’s changing

From service-life upgrades to safety enhancements, readiness depends on sustaining the vehicles now carrying the mission.

The future of unmanned surface vessels includes ISR and counter-UAS

Red Cat, well known for its aerial drones, has launched Blue Ops, a new company to mass produce USVs.

When one of these hits the ocean’s surface at 100Gs, enemy submarines better hide

Next-gen sonobuoys for anti-submarine warfare are specifically designed to detect quieter Russian and Chinese subs.

The Navy’s plan for pilot training could add the first clean-sheet trainer aircraft since the 1950s

SNC’s Freedom trainer is engineered for the hard landings that come with naval missions.

Building partnerships as part of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030

The kingdom's aggressive growth strategy will rely in part on outside investment.

Integrating platforms to respond to changing threats of modern warfare

R&D, engineering and manufacturing processes must all adapt to keep pace with the dynamic of technology.

How to operate drones in a battlespace where GPS can’t be trusted

Continuation of UAS operations in contested and GPS-denied environments is key.

The future of naval autonomy: Boats and drone swarms

Autonomy in maritime settings creates new dynamic for offensive and defense forces.