The US military is developing a new generation of spy planes

The U.S. Army is rapidly advancing its airborne intelligence capabilities with the commissioning of the Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) to develop a next-generation spy plane under the High Accuracy Detection and Exploitation System (HADES) project. This nearly decade-long contract is valued at up to $991.3 million, with an initial order of $93.5 million.

Airbus Wingman: A Glimpse into the Future of Aerial Warfare

The Airbus Wingman Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) is part of a hybrid form of air warfare that seeks to enable human operators to exploit the inherent advantages of both piloted and unmanned platforms / Photo: Airbus

In a significant leap towards modernizing military aviation, Airbus has unveiled its cutting-edge Wingman concept at the International Aerospace Exhibition (ILA) in Berlin. This innovative project represents the confluence of advanced drone technology, artificial intelligence, and strategic military needs, aiming to revolutionize how combat missions are conducted.