Here are the two companies creating drone wingmen for the US Air ForceThe 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.By Stephen Losey28 hours ago
Air Force leaders sound alarm over looming yearlong funding delayThe Pentagon is operating under its third continuing resolution of fiscal 2024 as Congress continues to draft defense spending legislation.By Courtney Albon and Stephen Losey2 months 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 Demarest3 months ago
Wittman lukewarm on Air Force plan to ‘quickstart’ programs "Congress needs to do its job" and pass budgets on time, Rep. Rob Wittman, R-Va., said. “If we did our jobs, you wouldn’t need quickstart provisions.”By Stephen Losey7 months ago
Smog stalls military base activities across eastern seaboardToxic fumes muddled professional and recreational plans at military installations along the East Coast.By Jaime Moore-Carrillo11 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 Demarest11 months ago