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China achieves full-chain mastery in aero-engine material manufacturing technology: report

L3Harris Technologies said it has completed self-funded testing of two advanced rotating detonation engines, marking a step toward flight-ready propulsion systems. The company said the tests demonstrated progress in next-generation propulsion technology for future missile applications.

*The Shenzhou-23 crew consists of mission commander Zhu Yangzhu, Zhang Zhiyuan, and Li Jiaying (Lai Ka-ying in Cantonese). The three astronauts are, respectively, a flight engineer, a spacecraft pilot, and a payload specialist.

*The astronauts from the Shenzhou-23 crew are set to carry out a one-year in-orbit stay experiment.

*The Shenzhou-23 crew will conduct more than 100 new science and ...

China's homegrown 600 kg-thrust-class drone turbofan engine completes maiden flight

Turkish researcher Yunus İnce claims his Kürşat 3.0 spray-on radar absorbing material achieved 43.2 dB attenuation in recent testing, with no independent verification published.

The material uses volcanic basalt and pumice structures and applies via spray, targeting drone and UAV stealth applications, with test footage shared with The Defence Blog.

DZYNE Technologies has unveiled Blitz, a next-generation expendable Group 1 unmanned aerial system designed for affordable mass, rapid adaptability and autonomous operations. The company said the system is intended to meet defence demand for small, smart and cost-disruptive unmanned aircraft that can be fielded at scale.

Special Operations Command’s fleet of MH-60Ms and MH-47Gs — operated by the 160th Nightstalkers Special Operations Aviation Regiment (SOAR) — could benefit from technology injections coming from the MV-75 Cheyenne, said PEO Rotary Wing Steve Smith.

Hong Kong airport opens Terminal 2 with 15 airlines set to relocate check-in

Starship V3 Completes Full Duration Flight Despite Booster Loss

Why some countries opt for ex-civilian airliner tanker conversions while others purchase purpose built tankers built from the ground up as military aircraft.