Hawker Beechcraft Corp. and Lockheed Martin have joined forces to compete for USAF’s new light attack aircraft, the companies announced Sept. 15. Hawker already announced plans to offer an attack version of its T-6 trainer. Lockheed will provide mission systems integration for the AT-6. The Air Force said last month that it wanted to explore options to quickly field a new, light attack/armed reconnaissance (LAAR) aircraft that can operate from dirt fields in forward operating locations. HBC Chairman and CEO Bill Boisture said the new teaming arrangement “marks a big step forward in working to meet the Air Force’s emerging irregular warfare needs.” Marillyn Hewson, president of Lockheed’s Systems Integration, said the team offers “the best of both worlds: a proven platform and a proven mission system integration capability.” (Hawker Beechcraft release and Lockheed Martin release)
Celebrating 100 Years of Liquid-Fueled Rockets
March 11, 2026
March 16, 2026, marks 100 years since Dr. Robert H. Goddard launched the world’s first liquid-fueled rocket. Over the past century, new and ever more capable liquid-fueled rockets have literally propelled humanity into space. Why liquid-fueled rockets?