Air Force Wants Combat Drones Controlled by Piloted Aircraft
The U.S. Air Force wants to soon add to its arsenal remotely piloted air combat vehicles that may be networked and controlled by piloted aircraft.
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West Point Accepts Delivery of Two New Trainers
The pair of new Cessna T206 Stationairs were delivered by Textron Aviation.
New General Atomics Drone Can Carry 16 Hellfire Missiles
The Mojave unmanned aircraft system is designed for short runways and based upon the avionics and flight control systems of the MQ-9 Reaper and the MQ-1C Grey Eagle-ER.
A Commando Entombed on Mount Rainier
On December 10, 1946, 32 Marines were lost in the deadliest aviation accident in history on Mount Rainier in Washington state. They, and the aircraft, are still there.
World’s Largest Airplane to Launch Hypersonic Aircraft
Six-engined Stratolaunch Roc could be back in the air over California’s Mojave Desert as soon as January.
Defense Spending Bill Could Pave Way for Air Force to Retire Legacy Aircraft
National Defense Authorization Act heading to Senate for vote. Under it, the Air Force would still be prohibited from retiring its A-10 ‘Warthogs.’
Space Force: Less Than a Decade Left to Win Space Race with China
When it comes to building up capabilities in space, China is outpacing the U.S., top military officials warn.
A Recovery Mission Continues—Nearly Seven Decades Later
In 1952, a C-124 flew straight into a remote Alaskan mountain top, killing all aboard. Here’s the story of what it’s taking to bring them home.
US Air Force Orders New F-15EXs
Chicago-based aircraft builder said the Air Force plans to purchase as many as 144 of the F-15EX airplanes in the future.
