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The pilot’s view
New X2 helicopters are able to perform like fighter jets By WP BrandStudio The first time battle-proven pilot Bill Fell flew in a Sikorsky X2 Technology ™ helicopter, he knew the rotary wing game had changed. Significantly. And forever. X2…
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How Laser Weapons are Changing the Defense Equation
Directed energy and laser weapon systems offer power and flexibility in an age of tech-driven warfare By WP BrandStudio In 2017, a U.S. military ally detected an unusual threat: a small quadcopter drone—the kind anyone can buy online for $200—was…
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The revolution will be open source
For the first time, Lockheed Martin is releasing technical specifications about its satellites.
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The right directions
The Global Positioning System (GPS) has been among the most far-reaching innovations of the past 50 years. Operated by the U.S. Air Force, the technology uses satellite signals to determine a precise location and synchronize time around the world. It’s…
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![Quick and quiet: Supersonic flight promises to hush the sonic boom]()
Quick and quiet: Supersonic flight promises to hush the sonic boom
The Bell X-1, piloted by U.S. Air Force Capt. Chuck Yeager, reached 700 mph on Oct. 14, 1947. At Mach 1.06, it was the first airplane to fly faster than the speed of sound.
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The F-35: How it works
The F-35 is the future of stealth technology. This plane is designed for total mission success, with the most survivable yet lethal cockpit environment to date.
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Machines evolve to help, but not replace, humans
The essence of the digital age is that machines talk to one another. Whether it’s our laptop talking to a server or a toaster that tweets, machines are being built to communicate. Machines no longer just mechanize human tasks as…
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How the fantasy of invisibility becomes reality in the sky
When asked, “What kind of superpower would you like to have,” most of us say “invisibility.” Even Derek Jeter. Invisibility, like the ability to fly, is the stuff of childhood dreams. And for decades, cloaking devices have been a favorite…
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How the military prepares airmen for battle
Over the last 30 years, Hollywood has shown moviegoers the potential of augmented reality in military operations. From 1986’s “Top Gun” to 2009’s “Avatar” to today’s role-playing games like Call of Duty, a new generation has grown up with a…
