DARPA explored high-speed vertical takeoff aircraft to replace the aging V-22 Osprey. Reflecting on their efforts, this initiative aimed to improve speed, efficiency, and combat capability in future ...

The partnership will build a database to refine the design, thermal efficiency, and control systems of NFA's Pathfinder.

The Pentagon’s Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) selected Bell Textron to proceed with Phase 2 of its Speed and Runway Independent Technologies X-plane project, which involves a ...

According to the Textron division, its latest high-speed VTOL technology builds on past accomplishments including the X-1 rocket-powered aircraft and the XV-15 tiltrotor design that led to the V ...

DARPA has request $55.2 million in FY ‘26 for the SPRINT program, with a budget document detailing the interest in developing high-speed VTOL aircraft to support missions such as “infiltration ...

Developing dual-use UAVs for civil and defense applications; Automating the transport of heavy cargo with MHI's multi-purpose ...