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US Air Force speeds Reaper successor timeline after Iran losses

The Air Force is accelerating its timeline for a cheaper, more expendable successor to the MQ-9A Reaper after combat losses.

By Michael Scanlon

4 days ago

Vance pledges to help airman’s widow after online backlash exposed benefit gaps

After Air Force Maj. Alex Klinner died in a KC-135 crash during operations against Iran, his wife Libby struggled to receive some combat-related benefits.

By Cristina Stassis

4 days ago

Airmen rescue 5 Navy sailors in California with HH-60Ws

Airmen rapidly deployed two HH-60W Jolly Green II helicopters to rescue five Navy personnel near Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake on Aug. 10.

By Cristina Stassis

3 weeks ago

Boeing’s MQ-28 Ghost Bat makes Farnborough Airshow debut

Boeing's MQ-28 Ghost Bat recently became the first collaborative combat aircraft to participate in a multinational, joint operational exercise.

7 weeks ago

US Air Force begins piloted flights, autonomy tests for modified F-16s

Piloted flights and autonomy tests began recently for modified F-16s that allows artificial intelligence agents to fly the aircraft.

By Cristina Stassis

7 weeks ago

Trust between operators, CCAs starts with simulations: Former Air Force secretary

Simulations and exercises will be key to boosting trust between operators and CCAs, according to former U.S. Air Force secretary Frank Kendall.

By Cristina Stassis

7 weeks ago