Army seeks high-energy laser systems to kill drone swarms
The new laser systems are expected to take out intelligence and surveillance drones, as well as those that can carry high-grade explosives.
Air Warfare
Guardsman learns to fly autonomous Black Hawk in less than an hour
In a training first, an Army National Guardsman used a tablet to control Sikorsky's optionally piloted Black Hawk and plan its task during an exercise.
Chief of staff’s exit won’t leave gap at top of Air Force, Meink says
Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin's retirement, announcement halfway through the typical four-year term, surprised many last month.
First F-47 now being built, will fly in 2028: US Air Force chief
The sixth-generation F-47 will replace the F-22 Raptor, have advanced engines and stealth and fly with drone wingmen called collaborative combat aircraft.
Poland awards $3.8 billion F-16 modernization deal to US
Polish officials say current capabilities of the country's F-16 fleet are “insufficient to address the threats” Poland is facing from Russian aggression.
New autonomous aircraft in development for Marines
Marines will get new versions of the XQ-58 Valkyrie drone, an unmanned aircraft known for its uses in warfighting.
US Air Force eyes purchase of Tesla Cybertrucks ... to blow up
Military planners say the trucks could realistically be used by adversaries in future conflicts.
Air Force moves F-16s closer to North Korea in new ‘super squadron’
The temporary shift aims to provide a more robust defense against threats from an increasingly belligerent North Korea.
Pentagon awards $7.8 billion in missile contracts for US and allies
The Pentagon ordered thousands of new missiles for the Air Force, Navy and a host of allies, including NATO nations, Ukraine and Israel, among others.
Air Force experiments with using AI to seek combat targets
The unprecedented exercise was designed to speed up military decision-making and “reduce cognitive load” on humans, the service said.
Iran remains security threat even after airstrikes, CENTCOM warns
President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead U.S. Central Command said Iran still has 'considerable tactical capabilities' of concern to national security.
Pentagon leaders hail successful Iran strikes but wary of retaliation
The operation against Iran involved 125 American aircraft, 75 precision weapons and a bevy of other U.S. military assets.
US strikes on Iran draw support from GOP leaders, concerns from Dems
Saturday's attack on Iran nuclear sites is expected to spur new congressional discussions about presidential war powers.
Allvin calls Ukraine drone strikes a wake-up call for US air defense
The Air Force's top uniformed leader said that planners need to consider vulnerabilities at military sites once thought untouchable by enemy forces.
Upgrades ahead across the special operations helicopter fleet
Better targeting, lighter airframes and more firepower are on the docket.
US says it’s hit more than 800 targets in Houthi bombing campaign
American military assets involved in the operation include two carrier strike groups, as well as fighter, bomber and air defense units.
Senators request inquiry into military secrets shared on Signal app
Republican and Democratic leaders on the Senate Armed Services Committee are requesting a formal investigation into the Signal chat scandal.
