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Air Force MQ-9 fleet drops to 135 aircraft after Iran combat losses

The Air Force is seeking to backfill the inventory of MQ-9 Reapers and field a cheaper, more expendable replacement.

By Michael Scanlon

2 hours ago

US special operations leaders frustrated by inability to modify their own equipment

The military must wait for manufacturers to fix or upgrade equipment, leaving them with outdated capabilities as technology evolves quickly, they said.

By Michael Peck

6 hours ago

Air, Space forces request over $24 billion for fiscal 2027 weapons sustainment program

After U.S. missions like Operation Epic Fury, the department is seeking $24.8 billion for their Weapons System Sustainment program.

By Cristina Stassis

13 days ago

A century of the ‘Ma Deuce’: How the M2 Browning became America’s workhorse machine gun

The highly versatile weapon has seen action affixed to the wings of P-51D Mustangs, aboard vessels in Vietnam and atop Humvees in the Middle East.

By Claire Barrett

3 weeks ago

US Southern Command stands up autonomous unit

Once fully operational, the new command will be tasked with engaging autonomous, semi-autonomous and unmanned platforms to “counter threats across domains.

By Cristina Stassis

3 weeks ago

Air Force unit executes test of Anduril’s semiautonomous combat drone

Airmen operated Auduril's YFQ-44A jet-powered combat drone, which could someday fly alongside piloted fighters.

By Cristina Stassis

4 weeks ago