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KC-46 vision system upgrade slips to 2027, 3 years behind schedule

The original vision system for the KC-46 was beset by troubles such as distorted images, but its replacement also has repeatedly fallen behind.

By Stephen Losey

4 days ago

East Coast Marine drone squadron conducts first Reaper flight

The unit transitioned from an operational RQ-21A Blackjack drone squadron to the Corps’ Reaper Fleet Replacement Squadron in July 2023.

5 months ago

Opinion

Transforming war: A strategic integration of unmanned aerial systems

Medal of Honor recipient and AE Industrial Vice President Florent Groberg discusses how unmanned aerial systems are reshaping modern battlefield dynamics.

By Florent Groberg

9 months ago

Commercial tanker refuels US Air Force fighters for Singapore exercise

The U.S. Air Force could use commercial tankers to refuel fighters during training or exercises to free up its own tankers for operational missions.

By Stephen Losey

18 months ago

KC-10 tanker flies last combat mission as retirement looms

The last KC-10 Extender tanker jet is scheduled to retire in September 2024.

By Rachel S. Cohen

19 months ago

US military aerial reconnaissance pictures from WWII available online

More than 3,600 images showing the changing face of England during World War II were made available in a free online, searchable map.

21 months ago