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A Kratos Valkyrie unmanned combat aerial vehicle is seen on the exhibit floor at the 2023 Air, Space and Cyber Conference in National Harbor, Maryland.

Message received: Air Force ‘crystal clear’ on drone wingmen urgency

The Air Force in coming years wants to pair pilots with collaborative combat aircraft to boost mission flexibility and firepower.

By Colin Demarest

3 months ago

US releases video of Russian jet dumping fuel on its drone

The 42-second video shows a Russian Su-27 approaching the back of the MQ-9 drone and beginning to release fuel as it passes, the Pentagon said.

9 months ago

China’s neighbors seek expanded partnerships with US to deter, defend

The Pentagon’s efforts to improve U.S. force posture in the Pacific have yielded a flurry of major agreements, with allies motivated by China's behavior.

9 months ago

DARPA wants a heavy cargo plane that can land at sea

The Pentagon has grown increasingly concerned about the potential for a conflict with China, which would require improved maritime capabilities.

By Stephen Losey

10 months ago

To afford next-gen combat aircraft, the US Air Force will make cuts to ISR inventory

The Air Force plans to drop from 60 to 56 MQ-9 Reaper combat lines in fiscal 2022 as the U.S. military decreases its presence in the Middle East.

By Valerie Insinna

2 years ago

Get ready for another fight over the future of the MQ-9 Reaper

“There is no need to buy more aircraft," acting Air Force Secretary John Roth wrote in a letter to a senator, recently seen by Defense News.

By Valerie Insinna

3 years ago