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Here are the two companies creating drone wingmen for the US Air Force
The decision marks the service’s most significant step yet as it aims to create a series of drones using autonomous software to fly alongside piloted jets.
Contractor crushed by T-38 jet suffered broken ribs, spinal fractures
A T-38 Talon training jet collapsed onto a contractor after he removed a pin from the aircraft's nose landing gear in February 2023.
Air Force to add 5 new Compass Call electronic-attack planes in 2025
The Air Force is planning to receive five EA-37B Compass Call electronic-warfare aircraft in 2025 as it moves forward with plans to retire its predecessor.
Alaska-based airman killed in workplace accident
Staff Sgt. Charles Crumlett, 25, of Streamwood, Illinois, died Friday after being injured in what the Air Force called a "workplace incident."
Inaugural Red Skies exercise boosts orbital warfare readiness
The Space Force's first "Red Skies" orbital warfare exercise tested whether guardians could command and control multiple satellites amid simulated threats.
Here’s how the Air Force’s new task forces will reshape deployments
Air task forces launching this summer are expected to pave the way for more capable rotational forces and better-prepared bases.
US Air Force readies to award collaborative combat aircraft deals
This next round of collaborative combat aircraft development could involve the U.S.’s closest and “most strategic” international partners, Kendall said.
Persistent Systems to supply radios for US Air Force mobility command
The MPU5 handheld radios furnished by Persistent Systems support voice, video and text sharing, as well as positioning and sensor data.
New in 2024: Air Force plans autonomous flight tests for drone wingmen
The Air Force is laying the groundwork for a vast fleet of more than 1,000 autonomous drones that will fly alongside piloted fighters.
Opinion
US troops can declare victory in 3M class action lawsuit
While the settlement can never restore the hearing loss suffered by the plaintiffs, it is a victory for the veterans who had the tenacity to file the suit.
By Terrence M. Andrews