What goes on behind the scenes?

The increasing interconnectedness of “modern aircraft … to the Internet” presents the potential for “unauthorized remote access to aircraft avionics systems,” according to a new Government ...

The newest jets promise efficiency and luxury, but hidden trade-offs lurk beneath the shiny exterior.

Internal bays are far harder to use than simple hardpoints—but can help to keep a stealth plane stealthy, while external weapons light up on enemy radar. Modern combat aircraft increasingly carry ...