An Air Launched Effects system is deployed from a UH-60L Black Hawk helicopter in a September 2020 experiment. (Photo by Spc. Javion Siders/U.S. Army) The Army is scouring industry for unmanned ...
The Lockheed D-21, a high-speed, high-altitude drone, was an unmanned variant of the illustrious SR-71 Blackbird. The following exploration delves into the intriguing design, development, and ...
The gathering of aerial intelligence by a snooping aircraft during wartime is a perilous mission. The 'spy’ (or, more correctly, reconnaissance) aircraft must survive enemy fighters and anti-aircraft ...
Two of the US Air Force’s (USAF’s) distinctive high-altitude spyplanes made a rare public appearance at a UK air show over the weekend. The Lockheed Martin U-2S Dragon Lady jets participated in the ...
The UK could benefit from the collection of military intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance from the stratosphere following the successful trials of new high-altitude balloons flying between 60 ...
When most people hear about high-altitude platforms (HAPs), they think of intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance. And for good reason: defense investment and headlines have long revolved ...
The old hangar still stands along New Highway, south of the American Airpower Museum, on the grounds of Republic Airport in East Farmingdale. A gigantic, Quonset hut-style building, now pained by rust ...