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Fighter pilots integrate drones into air combat training
The drones served in a "loyal wingman" role to the pilots, marking “a major leap in human-machine teaming," the Air Force said.
By Zita Ballinger Fletcher
Opinion
It’s time to rebalance funding toward the Air Force and Space Force
Tanks and large infantry formations are simply not as germane in the Pacific region, a former colonel says.
By Col. Jen Reeves (ret.)
House lawmakers aim to cut F-35 buy as patience with delays wears thin
Lawmakers have grown "frustrated" as the newest F-35s sit at Lockheed Martin's facility in Fort Worth, Texas, because their upgrades don't work.
US Army experiments with long-endurance drones, balloons in Philippines
The Extended Range Sensing and Effects Company used Balikatan to test capabilities as it develops requirements for the force.
By Jen Judson
DARPA taps Aurora to keep designing heavy cargo seaplane in $8.3M deal
DARPA passed on General Atomics’ dual-hulled design for Liberty Lifter, and said the company was not meeting its “aggressive” schedule and technical goals.
US Army sends HIMARS rocket launcher island-hopping in the Philippines
The U.S. Army and its joint partners rapidly transported and operated HIMARS rocket launchers across the Philippines during Balikatan 2024.
By Jen Judson