How the F-22 Is Getting Software Updates Faster Than Ever

On this episode of the Aerospace & Defense Technology podcast, CEO of Defense Unicorns Rob Slaughter explains how their secure software delivery technology enables faster, repeatable updates to flight‑critical systems without changing the aircraft’s underlying hardware. Listen now!

How Much Do You Know About Jet Engine Components?

How much do you know about jet engine parts and components? Find out with this quiz.

How Much Do You Know About Aircraft Control Systems?

How much do you know about aircraft control systems? Find out with this quiz.

New Fuel Cell Could Enable Electric Aviation

Batteries are nearing their limits in terms of how much power they can store for a given weight. That’s a serious obstacle for energy innovation and the search for new ways to power airplanes, trains, and ships. Now, researchers at MIT and elsewhere have come up with a solution that could help electrify these transportation systems. Read on to learn more.

How a New DHS Office Is Redefining Counter Drone Deployment

On this episode of the Aerospace & Defense Technology Podcast, Jeffrey Starr, CMO of D‑Fend Solutions, breaks down what this new office means for advancing counter‑UAS capabilities in civilian airspace. We also explore DHS’s newly announced $115 million investment in counter‑drone systems to help secure America250 celebrations and FIFA World Cup 2026 venues.

SiPhog Technology: Enabling GPS‑Independent Flight for Uncrewed Aerial Vehicles

On this episode of the Aerospace & Defense Technology podcast, we sit down with the CEO of Anello Photonics Mario Paniccia to explore how their breakthrough SiPhog technology is transforming drone navigation. Listen now!

How Sift's Unified Observability Platform Accelerates Drone Innovation

On this episode of the Aerospace & Defense Technology Podcast, we learn about a new tool that could help manufacturers optimize the way they design and create new drones. Austin Spiegel, CTO of Sift, is the guest to explain their "unified observability platform" and how drone manufacturers can leverage it to optimize their design, validation, manufacturing, and overall engineering processes from prototype to operations.

Tactical Radio Upgrades for US Navy Vessels, Jets and Drones

The U.S. Navy has awarded Data Link Solutions, a joint venture between BAE Systems and Collins Aerospace, a $248 million production contract to deliver hundreds of Multifunctional...

SAE Media Group Acquires Aviation Carbon Event to Expand Aerospace Portfolio

SAE Media Group®, an SAE International company and a leading global provider of conferences and publications for aerospace, defense, and other critical industries, has announced its acquisition of Aviation Carbon, the specialist event platform dedicated to carbon reduction, sustainability, and decarbonization across the aviation industry.

Top 5 Videos of 2025

If you’re wondering which of our videos from 2025 were the most popular, wonder no more! We’ve put together a list below of the top 5 Tech Briefs videos.

A New Approach to Manufacturing Machine Connectivity for the Air Force

On this episode of the Aerospace & Defense Technology podcast, Corsha CEO Anusha Iyer explains how machine identity, continuous authentication, and secure connectivity are accelerating digital transformation for the U.S. Air Force Sustainment Center. Listen now!

The Hidden Heroes of Hydrogen Flight: Sealing and Materials

In this sponsored episode of the Aerospace & Defense Technology podcast, Margaux Ningre-Coirier, Aerospace Sales and Market Development Manager at Omniseal Solutions, is the guest to analyze how advanced sealing solutions are becoming the hidden enablers of safe, efficient hydrogen-powered advanced air mobility (AAM). Listen now!

UAS and UAV Summit 2025

There are more than 1 million drones currently registered with the FAA. As the UAS and UAV markets continue to expand, it’s essential that contractors, military, and the public understand the evolving possibilities...

How Much Do You Know About the History of Military Helicopters?

Test your knowledge about the history of military helicopters.

AI-Powered Vision System Helps Drones Navigate Safely

The skies are getting crowded. Every day, the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration manages tens of thousands of flights — from drones and helicopters to commercial jets. As air traffic...

Sustainable Transportation Summit

SAE International's inaugural Sustainable Transportation Summit explores the transformative potential of hydrogen and alternative fuels in reshaping the future of transportation.

Exploring Earth Science with a New Navigational System

NASA and its partners recently tested an aircraft guidance system that could help planes maintain a precise course even while flying at high speeds up to 500 mph. The instrument is...

How Much Do You Know About the History of Fighter Jets?

Several nations and aircraft manufacturers are currently in various stages of developing sixth-generation fighter jet programs. How much do you know about the history of fighter jets and fighter jet technology? Test your knowledge with this quiz.

How Jet Engine Flow Can Be Controlled Optically

University of Virginia researchers showed for the first time that airflow in supersonic combusting jet engines can be controlled by an optical sensor. The finding could lead to more efficient stabilization of hypersonic jet aircraft. Read on to learn more.

Helping Robots Make Good Decisions in Real Time

In 2018, Google DeepMind's AlphaZero program taught itself the games of chess, shogi, and go, using machine learning and a special algorithm to determine the best moves to win a game within a...

Prepare for Takeoff: NWI Aerostructures Thrusts Forward with CNC Control System

The aerospace industry is in an era of profound innovation. Airplanes and air travel are transforming in response to the needs of the global economy, necessitating the building of aircraft at an accelerated pace. Enter NWI. With over 50 years of long-bed machining expertise, NWI is a contract manufacturer of complex structural components, sub-assemblies, and complete major assemblies of wing structures. Read on to learn more.