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Multiple Y-20B transport aircraft with WS-20 engine intakes parked on a tarmac against a clear blue sky.

China's PLAAF Unveils Y-20B Fleet with Advanced WS-20 Engines

China's People's Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) has officially introduced its Y-20B fleet, powered by cutting-edge WS-20 engines, with at least 10 aircraft assigned to the 37th Regiment. This marks a significant upgrade to the air force's transport capabilities.

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Drone sits on makeshift launchpad in desert terrain with rugged runway.

General Atomics Advances Mojave Drone for Unconventional Launch Sites

Imagine a drone that can take off from rough, forward airstrips and revolutionize how forces move, observe, and strike - General Atomics' Mojave concept is making that a reality. The Mojave drone is being pitched as a game-changing, multipurpose asset that can escort helicopters, strike targets, provide surveillance, and transport cargo from even the most rugged landing sites.

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Futuristic tiltrotor aircraft soars against ominous sky, leaving broken vintage rotor blade in foreground.

Army Revives Cheyenne Name for Advanced MV-75 Tiltrotor Program

The Army is reviving the storied Cheyenne name for its cutting-edge MV-75 tiltrotor program, dubbed Cheyenne II, in a bold move that signals a fresh leap in capability. This new chapter for the Cheyenne II program comes decades after its predecessor, a pioneering attack helicopter, earned a reputation for innovation, albeit not success.

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