US Air Force readies to award collaborative combat aircraft dealsThis next round of collaborative combat aircraft development could involve the U.S.’s closest and “most strategic” international partners, Kendall said.By Stephen Losey6 weeks ago
AI-enabled Valkyrie drone teases future of US Air Force fleet“If I’m flying around in my fighter,” Col. Tucker Hamilton said, “I can imagine a world where I have multiple drones able to conduct some missions.”By Colin Demarest2 months ago
Message received: Air Force ‘crystal clear’ on drone wingmen urgencyThe Air Force in coming years wants to pair pilots with collaborative combat aircraft to boost mission flexibility and firepower.By Colin Demarest7 months ago
Air Force official’s musings on rogue drone targeting humans go viralA "thought experiment" from the service that went viral highlights the possible dangers that could come from giving autonomous drones too much power.By Stephen Losey and Colin Demarest10 months ago
US Air Force eyes fleet of 1,000 drone wingmen as planning acceleratesThe Air Force is trying to map out how it might operate, organize and support a fleet of autonomous drones flying alongside crewed fighters.By Stephen Losey13 months ago
Air Force mulls remote control of drone wingmenAir Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown said future budgets will show the service is committed to new forms of uncrewed aircraft.By Stephen Losey14 months ago