FORT WALTON BEACH, Florida — Air Force Special Operations Command has dubbed its newest aircraft Skyraider II, a nod to the Cold War-era propeller plane that delivered close air support during the Vietnam War.
Lt. Gen. Michael Conley, head of Air Force Special Operations Command, announced the name of the OA-1K Skyraider II, a propeller-driven light attack airplane, at the Global SOF…
Airbus, Boeing angle for Polish tanker aircraft deal
March 6, 2025
WARSAW, Poland — The Polish Ministry of National Ministry is advancing plans to buy new transport and refueling aircraft, with major players Airbus and Boeing intensifying their rivalry for potential contracts.
A Polish MoD spokesperson confirmed the ministry’s aircraft…
AURORA, Colo. — Lockheed Martin hopes to begin rolling out early Block 4 capabilities to the F-35 this summer, a senior company official said Monday.
Chauncey McIntosh, vice president and general manager of Lockheed’s F-35 program, said at the Air and Space Forces…
Aptera completes first round of real-world testing in the Mojave Desert and finds some results 'groundbreaking'
March 6, 2025
Solar EV startup Aptera Motors has shared its latest monthly progress update, which is one of the most exciting ones in a while. Aptera shared footage of its first production-intent validation vehicle testing in real-world conditions around the Mojave Desert. This milestone is another (small) step forward as Aptera hopes to reach SEV production.
Anyone who has been following the last remaining…
The European Commission has decided to give automakers breathing room in achieving its zero-emission target, which is going to enable them to buy fewer emission credits from Tesla and other all-electric automakers.
In Europe, like several other markets, they have a mandate…
Honda’s electric SUV was the best-selling non-Tesla EV in the US in late 2024, and now it’s even better. The 2025 Honda Prologue now has over 300 miles of driving range, more power, and—the best part—it’s the same price despite the upgrades. Check out the…
Russia could develop a cryptocurrency reserve within one to three years, a top mining executive claims, as U.S. policy shifts fuel global interest in crypto’s financial potential.
Crypto Reserve in Russia? Industry Insider Says It Could Happen in 1-3 Years
As more countries consider buying bitcoin following U.S. President Donald Trump’s plan to make the United States the crypto capital and…
Institutional investors are betting on a crypto boom under President Donald Trump, with 92% expecting favorable regulations and key appointments to accelerate industry growth, a survey found.
Institutional Investors Eye Regulatory Wins as Trump’s Crypto Agenda Takes…
Twenty-five thousand enthusiastic fans from all over the world converged on the Mile High City last week, but murmurings of a leadership vacuum at the Ethereum Foundation persisted.
Breaking Down ETH Denver: The Good, The Bad, and The Weird
Even before flying into Denver…
The release of OpenAI GPT-4.5 has been somewhat disappointing, with many pointing out its insane price point (about 10 to 20X more expensive than Claude 3.7 Sonnet and 15 to 30X more costly than GPT-4o).
However, given that this is OpenAI’s largest and most powerful non-reasoning model, it is worth considering its strengths and the areas where it shines.
Better knowledge and alignment
There is…
