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Entering the military space domain.
Aviation Week Network
Aerospace Digest
Civil, military and space
 
Tony Osborne

Countries around the world are entering the military space domain triggered by the formation of the U.S. Space Force.
 
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Graham Warwick, Guy Norris

As manufacturers strive to reduce the fuel burn and emissions of their next generation of commercial airliners, longer wings are near the top of the list.
 
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Today’s warfighter operates in a constantly evolving environment where rapidly improving technologies and diverse combat zones pose increasingly complex threats. Under these conditions, the need for a versatile, rugged, top–tier, manned light attack aircraft to support our forces around the globe is more vital than ever.
 
Chen Chuanren

North and South Korea demonstrate their missile buildup in tit-for-tat testing.
 
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The conferences will cover an array of themes, including the role of new technologies in revolutionising air travel, major changes happening in the cargo sector, global advancements in sustainability and autonomous transportation, in addition to new space services, satellite connectivity and much more.
 
Brian Everstine

U.S. Central Command boss said Sept. 17 that the white Toyota Corolla targeted by the strike belonged to an aid worker who did not pose a threat to the U.S.-led evacuation at nearby Hamid Karzai International Airport.
 
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A roundup of editor's picks includes nighttime launches, classic space shuttles and a fiery helicopter defense.

Do you want to submit your own photos this year? The 2021 Photo Contest submissions are now open. Enter here and submit your photo entries on various categories. 
 
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The most prestigious and largest international gathering of Air Force leaders and industry counterparts anywhere in the world is back. Focusing on tomorrow’s Air Force moving beyond traditional Joint operations, DIACC21 features leading-edge insights and the latest experiences in moving toward a more integrated and interdependent Multi-Domain Operations (MDO) construct.
 
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As the Dubai Airshow approaches, leading Aviation Week editors and forecast analysts will convene for a deep dive into the state of defense, commercial aviation and business aviation in the Middle East and where it’s heading.

You’re invited to join our interactive webinar and ask questions as they examine key drivers in the market, analyze upcoming requirements and forecast aircraft deliveries and retirements for the coming decade.

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Graham Warwick

Electric Accel takes off; Moog flies SureFly; Tulips cleans airports; Terrafugia launches UAV; and Hamburg’s drone sandbox.
 
 
Adrian Schofield

A growing list of carriers in the region are restructuring under bankruptcy protection.
 
 
 
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