DefenceTalkUnmanned aircraft is one of the fastest growing sectors in civilian and military aviation. From close air support, to surveillance, to climate data gathering, unmanned aerial vehicles, or UAVs, are now a staple within Army aviation units. This growing demand is rapidly requiring units to train more personnel to operate drones. Training is especially paramount […]https://www.defencetalk.com/us-army-combat-aviation-soldiers-master-control-of-drones-during-test-flights-64222/

DefenceTalkNASA researchers, working in concert with the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) and FlexSys Inc., of Ann Arbor, Michigan, successfully completed initial flight tests of a new morphing wing technology that has the potential to save millions of dollars annually in fuel costs, reduce airframe weight and decrease aircraft noise during takeoffs and landings. The […]https://www.defencetalk.com/nasa-tests-shape-changing-wing-for-next-generation-aviation-64108/

DefenceTalkIn a new problem for the Boeing 787, the US aviation regulator has ordered repairs to correct a software bug that could cause the aircraft to suddenly lose all power. The Federal Aviation Administration issued a directive dated Friday warning that after a 787’s generators have run continuously for 284 days, they could abruptly shut […]https://www.defencetalk.com/faa-warns-boeing-787-bug-could-shut-off-aircraft-power-64101/

DefenceTalkThe Defense Department will restructure the 12th Combat Aviation Brigade and subordinate units in Germany as part of the Army’s Aviation Restructuring Initiative in Europe, defense officials said today in a statement. The 12th CAB restructuring will reduce the U.S. presence in Germany by about 1,900 military positions and an estimated 2,850 family members, officials […]https://www.defencetalk.com/dod-to-restructure-us-aviation-brigade-in-germany-64072/

DefenceTalkThe Army recently extended technology investment agreements with two commercial companies to continue concept refinement and technology maturation for future vertical lift, or FVL, research. The Army is continuing its ties with AVX Aircraft Company and Karem Aircraft Incorporated. “This is an opportunity to execute further technology maturation with these two partners and expand the […]https://www.defencetalk.com/us-army-aviation-continues-efforts-for-technology-development-63845/

DefenceTalkThe U.S. Army science and technology community is charting the future of military vertical lift aviation that will enable warfighters to accomplish missions not possible today. The Army, supported by NASA and the Navy, is combining its areas of technical expertise to accomplish the aggressive scientific and engineering goals necessary to develop a new fleet […]https://www.defencetalk.com/us-army-engineers-define-future-aviation-fleet-63374/

DefenceTalkArmy researchers, scientists and engineers are moving forward to develop aviation technology solutions to support future Soldiers. “Aviation is key to our ability to accomplish a wide range of missions in complex environments, as well as being a cornerstone of Army lethality,” said Maj. Gen. John F. Wharton, U.S. Army Research, Development and Engineering Command […]https://www.defencetalk.com/us-army-seeks-to-boost-aircraft-performance-survivability-63368/

DefenceTalkArmy aviation operates in worldwide missions while balancing the challenges of the deployments with maintaining training and readiness, Army aviation commanders said. The commanders addressed the topic during a panel at the Association of the United States Army’s forum on Army aviation, Jan. 29. The panel featured Col. Vincent H. Torza, commander, 12th Combat Aviation […]https://www.defencetalk.com/us-army-aviation-balances-worldwide-missions-with-training-readiness-62610/

DefenceTalkA Chinese drone maker which created the small quadcopter that recently crashed on White House grounds said Wednesday it is updating its drones to prohibit flight over the US capital. The Shenzhen-based company DJI announced a software update for its “Phantom” series drone that will stop flight over all of the Washington area, spokesman Michael […]https://www.defencetalk.com/chinese-company-limits-us-drone-use-after-white-house-crash-62554/

DefenceTalkOne of the world’s most iconic aircraft will touch down at RAF Fairford in the Cotswolds this summer to take part in the Royal International Air Tattoo. Vulcan XH558 is the only flying example of this large Cold War bomber having been restored to flying condition in 2007 following a public fundraising campaign by the […]https://www.defencetalk.com/royal-international-air-tattoo-to-welcome-aviation-icon-61332/