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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.
Ospreys had history of safety issues long before they were grounded
More than 50 troops have died in Osprey accidents since the early 1990s.
By Tara Copp, AP
Defense bill would let Air Force retire A-10s, F-15s — but not F-22s
Lawmakers want to see more detailed plans for collaborative combat aircraft and the Next Generation Air Dominance platform.
US military grounds entire fleet of Osprey aircraft
The announcement comes one week after eight Air Force Special Operations Command service members died in an Osprey crash off the coast of Japan.
By Tara Copp, AP
DOD watchdog report warns of issues across military health care system
A lack of timely access to military health care plagues each of the services, according to a new Pentagon inspector general report.
‘Up-or-out’ rule change will let enlisted stay in longer
The Air Force plans to formally announce the extension Friday.
Stalled F-35 upgrades will delay next improvements, Wittman warns
The congressman also worries the latest TR-3 deadline of mid-2024 could slip further: “I want to be positive, but call me skeptical."
Air Force looks to create single ‘Frankenplane’ from 2 damaged F-35s
The jet is set for completion in March 2025.
By Zamone Perez
Air Force recovers bodies of 6 airmen killed in Osprey crash in Japan
The search continues for the remains of two more missing airmen.
By Tara Copp, AP
New trailer arrives for Spielberg-Hanks series ‘Masters of the Air’
The show will launch on Apple TV+ with a two-episode debut on Jan. 26, 2024.
By Sarah Sicard