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AI-operated fighter jet will fly Air Force secretary on test run
Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall said Tuesday he will enter the cockpit of an F-16 that the service has converted for drone flight to see how it performs.
By Tara Copp, AP
How a new, mobile package keeps Reaper drones ready to fight in Europe
The U.S. Air Force wants to stand up bases where MQ-9 Reapers land no matter the weather, and refuel closer to the front line.
US Air Force receives first new Compass Call electronic warfare plane
The Air Force's planned tests will make sure the new Compass Call's electronic warfare capabilities have been properly integrated into the Gulfstream jet.
US Air Force general eyes more uses for drone wingmen
The U.S. Air Force should consider additional uses for its planned fleet of drone wingmen beyond just flying them alongside fighter jets, a general says.
China lashes out over stepped-up US military aid to Taiwan
The package is modest at only $80 million, but the implications of using the Foreign Military Financing program to provide it will likely infuriate China.
How Iranian drones found in Iraq, Ukraine reflect its growing ambitions
Recovered remnants of Shahed-101 and Shahed-131 drones were shown to reporters during a briefing at the Defense Intelligence Agency headquarters.
Artificial intelligence flies XQ-58A Valkyrie drone
The Autonomous Air Combat Operations team created algorithms for the flight that took millions of hours to mature.
How high-speed drone racing could aid struggling Air Force recruitment
The Drone Racing League is for “tech-setters” not attracted to sports like football. Instead, they lean into gaming and simulation.
House Republicans argue for discipline of ‘bad apples’ at VA
The VA has the second-largest federal workforce behind the Department of Defense.
The military robots are coming — at some point
Unmanned ground vehicle technology has been progressing, but familiar obstacles remain.
Russia says it foiled another Ukrainian drone attack on Moscow
The drone attack, which prompted Russians to briefly close a nearby airport, was the first known assault on the city since an abortive mutiny 11 days ago.
By The Associated Press