B-21 May Operate With Single Pilot
U.S. Air Force considers replacing a pilot with a weapons system officer.
U.S. Air Force considers replacing a pilot with a weapons system officer.
Class of 2024 includes scientists and performers.
The service has also announced two additional Air Force base locations for the stealth bomber.
Test pilots report the jet is performing as expected with the aircraft flying like the simulator, Northrop Grumman said.
The stealth bomber is officially in flight testing, the Air Force confirms.
The B-1B Lancer’s roles have included nuclear deterrence and close-air support.
The U.S. Air Force’s concept of manned, unmanned teaming could emerge in “roughly the same time frame” as the service’s forthcoming Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) fighter currently in production, the service’s top official said Tuesday. Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall confirmed Tuesday that when it comes to exploring the use of pairing unmanned air […]