Remembering FLIP, the US Navy’s self-sinking research ship

There are few things in this world that are literally unique. One of these, in the true sense of the…

First look: DARPA's latest stealth X-Plane will fly this year

Northrop Grumman has released a photo of the Series Hybrid Electric Propulsion AiRcraft Demonstration (SHEPARD) XRQ-73 stealth drone X-plane that…

Semi-secret US Air Force long-endurance spy drone breaks cover

An open-secret American spy plane has broken cover after the US Air Force released photos of its Unmanned Long-endurance Tactical…

DARPA's next-gen flying wing drone X-plane set to fly this year

Looking like a miniature B-21 bomber, DARPA has shown off its new Series Hybrid Electric Propulsion AiRcraft Demonstration (SHEPARD) program…

Watch: USAF shows off cutting-edge X-67A's maiden flight

The US Air Force has released a video of the maiden flight of its XQ-67A demonstrator drone. Taken on February…

Night vision goggles get thermal imaging upgrade via clip-on module

Night vision goggles and thermal imaging scopes are both useful pieces of kit in their own right, but combining the…

Updated mobile missile system targets NATO rearming efforts

Rheinmetall has taken the wraps off GMARS, the new Global Mobile Artillery Rocket System developed with Lockheed Martin. It could…

Suitcase-sized laser weapon takes down drones in Australian Army tests

The Australian Department of Defence has demonstrated what is not only the country’s first laser weapon, but what is billed…

Rolls-Royce hybrid stealth engine helps conceal armored vehicles

Aiming to make armored vehicles stealthier, Rolls-Royce is using this year’s Eurosatory defense trade fair to debut a new concept…

Video: First look at DARPA's massive Manta Ray drone in action

Northrop Grumman has revealed more details on its robotic Manta Ray submersible in some new videos. These include a 4K…