The US Air Force says its RAPID Lab has reverse-engineered and 3D printed F-35 canopy frames, in a small but pointed move to cut supplier delays and bring more sustainment work in-house.
Airbus has won a contract to develop new mission capabilities for France’s A400M fleet, potentially turning the airlifter into an airborne command hub for drones, fighters and battlefield operations.
Speaking to AGN, Natilus CEO Aleksey Matyushev said the company is preparing its full-scale Kona blended wing body cargo aircraft for first flight in 2027 or early 2028, marking a crucial proof point for the start-up’s unconventional aircraft family.