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ukdefencejournal.org.ukLockheed Martin and NASA Advance X-59 Jet Toward First Supersonic Flight
Lockheed Martin's Skunk Works and NASA are progressing the X-59 experimental jet closer to its initial supersonic flight. The jet is reaching new speeds and altitudes in recent tests. It is engineered to generate a quieter sonic boom.
japantimes.co.jpJapan Airlines Launches Humanoid Robot Trial for Baggage Handling at Haneda Airport
Japan Airlines has started trialing Chinese-made humanoid robots at Tokyo's Haneda Airport to handle baggage and clean aircraft cabins. The initiative addresses Japan's labor shortages amid an aging population and rising tourism. The trial, which began at the start of May, is set…
The War ZoneU.S. Air Force Plans HH-60W Modifications for Washington VIP Transport and Continuity Missions
The U.S. Air Force will modify 26 HH-60W Jolly Green II helicopters to replace aging UH-1N Twin Hueys in the Air Force District of Washington role. These helicopters will handle VIP transport around the nation's capital and support continuity of government operations.