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DARPA’s XRQ-73 SHEPARD hybrid-electric experimental aircraft takes off at Edwards Air Force Base.
May 14, 2026
The remotely piloted SHEPARD demonstrator completed its April flight at Edwards Air Force Base as propulsion research continued. Full Story
“Hydrogen flight is no longer a distant concept sitting on a roadmap,” says JR Hammond, executive director of CAAM.
May 14, 2026
The Robinson R44 completed a full piloted airport circuit as Project Proticity moves toward larger hydrogen-electric rotorcraft development. Full Story
The HASTE launch vehicle in flight.
May 14, 2026
Three Virginia launches are expected to support faster hypersonic development cycles as U.S. defence demand continues increasing. Full Story
The company is preparing the XA103 for engine testing later in the decade.
May 14, 2026
The NGAP adaptive-cycle engine advances from digital development into procurement and assembly work ahead of planned future testing. Full Story
Discussions are already underway with additional European aerospace companies to expand the programme.
May 14, 2026
The proposed VORTEX-S vehicle supports orbital transport and autonomous missions as Europe pursues independent space mobility capabilities. Full Story
May 14, 2026
Completion of the assembly readiness review keeps the NGAP adaptive propulsion effort moving towards full demonstrator build. Full Story
The revived German production programme moves into its next phase, with additional evaluation flights planned.
May 6, 2026
May 6, 2026
South Korea’s future utility helicopter requirement has focused attention on tiltrotor speed, interoperability and industrial cooperation opportunities. Full Story
May 6, 2026
The planned separation will create a more focused aerospace and defence group while giving Industrial its own growth path. Full Story
May 6, 2026
Hybrid-electric flight testing at Edwards Air Force Base has advanced efforts to develop lower-emission military aircraft with greater operational flexibility. Full Story
May 6, 2026
Testing at NASA Stennis has demonstrated a hydrogen-fuelled jet engine operating through a complete simulated commercial flight cycle. Full Story