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US Air Force completes milestone test of modified F-16 with AI-controlled flight at Eglin AFB

The US Air Force has flown a modified F-16 under artificial-intelligence control during flight tests at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, marking a first step toward AI-operated tactical aircraft. Test efforts included piloted flights and autonomy trials with an AI flight kit installed and a test pilot remaining in the cockpit as backup.

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2026-07-20T05:55:29.616756-07:00

Reuters

Farnborough day one: Riyadh Air books 34 widebodies, Boeing sees a 150-plus order flurry as Airbus counters

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2026-07-19T21:09:59.142936-07:00

CNBC

Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg: stabilize finances first, then decide on any new commercial jet successor to 737 MAX

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2026-07-20T02:06:57.290659-07:00

SpaceNews.com

LegendSpace raises $29.5M angel round to use AI to compress rocket engine development cycles

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2026-07-20T04:38:37.045019-07:00

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US Air Force completes milestone test of modified F-16 with AI-controlled flight at Eglin AFB The US Air Force has flown a modified F-16 under artificial-intelligence control during flight tests at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, marking a first step toward AI-operated tactical aircraft. Test efforts included piloted flights and autonomy trials with an AI flight kit installed and a test pilot remaining in the cockpit as backup.

2026-07-20T05:55:29.616756-07:00

US Air Force completes milestone test of modified F-16 with AI-controlled flight at Eglin AFB

SpaceNews.com

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LegendSpace raises $29.5M angel round to use AI to compress rocket engine development cycles Chinese startup LegendSpace, founded to apply artificial intelligence to shorten rocket engine development timelines, has raised $29.5 million in angel funding. The six-month-old company’s financing underscores continued investment in AI-assisted aerospace engineering workflows.

2026-07-20T04:38:37.045019-07:00

LegendSpace raises $29.5M angel round to use AI to compress rocket engine development cycles

FlightGlobal

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Advanced Navigation pitches compact INS to maintain UAV and military aircraft navigation under GPS jamming/spoofing At Farnborough, Australian avionics firm Advanced Navigation is showcasing a small-form-factor inertial navigation system designed for UAV and military platforms operating in heavy electronic warfare environments. The solution targets disruption from GPS jamming and spoofing, helping maintain navigation integrity when satellite signals are unreliable.

2026-07-20T03:08:56.350398-07:00

Advanced Navigation pitches compact INS to maintain UAV and military aircraft navigation under GPS jamming/spoofing

CNBC

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Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg: stabilize finances first, then decide on any new commercial jet successor to 737 MAX Speaking at the Farnborough Airshow and in interviews with Bloomberg and CNBC, Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg said the company is prioritizing “repairing” its finances over rushing a successor to the 737 MAX. Ortberg also discussed ramp-up plans tied to aircraft deliveries and the company’s outlook for AI and robotics in manufacturing.

2026-07-20T02:06:57.290659-07:00

Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg: stabilize finances first, then decide on any new commercial jet successor to 737 MAX

Reuters

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Lockheed and partners push lower-cost counter-drone and CCA-era air combat tools: bargain-rate Patriot, Morfius X-Rotor, and X-B Lockheed Martin says it will field a lower-cost Patriot interceptor designed to improve hit probability and battlefield replenishment as high-end stockpiles tighten. The company is also rolling out Morfius X-Rotor, a recoverable counter-drone system intended to kill up to 50 drones per sortie, while Shield AI and GE Aerospace integrate AVEN on an X-Bat CCA prototype.

2026-07-19T23:52:53.517246-07:00

Lockheed and partners push lower-cost counter-drone and CCA-era air combat tools: bargain-rate Patriot, Morfius X-Rotor, and X-B

Reuters

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Farnborough day one: Riyadh Air books 34 widebodies, Boeing sees a 150-plus order flurry as Airbus counters Riyadh Air placed orders for 34 additional widebody aircraft on the opening day of the Farnborough International Airshow, scaling commitments with Airbus and Boeing months after launching scheduled passenger service. Separate reporting pegged Boeing’s opening-day tally at nearly 150 orders, with Airbus countering later, while Pratt & Whitney and British Airways secured the first major deals of the day.

2026-07-19T21:09:59.142936-07:00

Farnborough day one: Riyadh Air books 34 widebodies, Boeing sees a 150-plus order flurry as Airbus counters

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Q-CTRL targets broader adoption for its quantum navigation system via Airbus and Lockheed Martin partnership Q-CTRL is positioning its quantum navigation technology for “multiple markets” after Airbus and Lockheed Martin agreed to partner on deploying an AI-enabled solution. The collaboration signals renewed interest in navigation approaches that can be operationalized across aerospace defense and commercial applications.

2026-07-19T05:20:41.872399-07:00

Q-CTRL targets broader adoption for its quantum navigation system via Airbus and Lockheed Martin partnership

AINonline

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Anello’s “gyroscope on a chip” targets GPS-denied drone navigation, offering a compact alternative to large fiber-optic gyros Anello is positioning its gyroscope-on-a-chip for drone navigation in GPS-denied airspace, paired with a “tiny sensor package.” The company frames the solution as a smaller alternative to large fiber-optic gyroscopes, aiming to enable more compact sensing for autonomous flight.

2026-07-18T05:44:30.292171-07:00

Anello’s “gyroscope on a chip” targets GPS-denied drone navigation, offering a compact alternative to large fiber-optic gyros

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