NASA Tests Two Competing Moon Landers for 2028 Astronaut Return
NASA still plans to land astronauts on the moon in 2028, but it has not yet chosen the lander that…
Aerospace & Spaceflight
Ukraine Says Starlink and Starshield Restored After Weeklong Limits Disrupted Drone Defense
A satellite connection can be technically available yet operationally inadequate when its permitted mobility falls below the speed of the…
Boom Builds $150 Million Power-Turbine Factory to Help Fund Supersonic Airliner
Boom Supersonic wants to build a successor to Concorde, but its next factory will produce electricity-generating turbines rather than passenger…
Delta Expands Free Pacific Wi-Fi, but SkyMiles Membership Is Required
Delta Air Lines now offers complimentary Wi-Fi across its Asia-Pacific network, including some of its longest flights—but passengers must sign…
Pentagon Files Document Agents’ Silent Triangle Report, Leave Craft Unidentified
Federal agents officially reported watching a dark triangular craft rise from a standstill, hover and accelerate away without detectable noise…
Watch the Fifth-Generation Fighter Reshaping Modern Naval Aviation
By Sam Andrews — AMI’s senior editor for defense, aerospace, and uncrewed systems, covering autonomous drones, military technology, advanced materials, mechanical systems, automotive integration, and engineering policy & innovation ethics.
Russian Forces Deploy 3D-Printed ‘Filin’ Missile Using Chinese Tech
By Sam Andrews — AMI’s senior editor for defense, aerospace, and uncrewed systems, covering autonomous drones, military technology, advanced materials, mechanical systems, automotive integration, and engineering policy & innovation ethics.
Russian Forces Fire ‘Iskander’ Cluster Warheads Into Kyiv After US Talks
Diplomatic overtures aimed at de-escalating the war in Eastern Europe continue to collide with intense standoff bombardments against Ukrainian population…
Howard Hughes’ Former Douglas B-23 Flies After 35 Years, Restoration Continues
A rare Douglas B-23 Dragon once owned by Howard Hughes has returned to the air after 35 years, powered by…
Air Force Faces $14 Billion Parts Hole That Money Alone Cannot Fix
The U.S. Air Force has a $14 billion “hole” in spare parts, according to Lt. Gen. Linda Hurry, commander of…
Lockheed-Pentagon Framework Covers 850 F-35s Over Decade, Not Yet Ordered
Lockheed Martin and the Pentagon have outlined a 10-year framework covering at least 850 F-35 fighters, but the unusually large…
SpaceX Reportedly Closes Falcon 9 Reservations, Narrowing Satellite Launch Choices
Prospective satellite operators reportedly can no longer place new commercial reservations for SpaceX’s Falcon 9, potentially removing a familiar launch…
Britain Sends Royal Air Force Typhoons to Defend Saudi Cities, Rules Out Yemen Strikes
Britain is moving from an enabling role in Saudi Arabia’s air defense to direct interception missions, but with a firm…
Lockheed, Pentagon Set 850-Jet F-35 Framework, but No Firm Order
An 850-aircraft commitment would rank as an immense procurement decision. What Lockheed Martin and the Pentagon have established, however, is…
Israel’s Military Creates Space, Robotics Divisions Without Clear Satellite Funding
Israel’s military is building dedicated organizations for space and robotics while the financing for its largest ambitions remains unresolved. The…
Europe Signs 348-Satellite IRIS² Deal, but Service Waits Until 2030
Europe has formally moved its planned sovereign satellite network into implementation, but the system will not close its near-term connectivity…
JUMPSEAT Declassification Reveals Spy Satellite Role, While Modern Capabilities Stay Secret
American reconnaissance satellites collect imagery, electronic signals and other intelligence from orbit, but the specifications needed to say exactly what…
NOAA Forecast Minor October 20 Solar Storm, but Outcome Is Unconfirmed
NOAA forecast that a fast solar-wind stream could produce a minor geomagnetic storm on October 20, 2026, potentially giving high-latitude…