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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
Air Force pick pledges to tackle F-35 sustainment costs, back nuclear modernization
Controlling rising sustainment costs for the F-35 would be a top concern for the nominee to lead Air Force acquisitions.
By Joe Gould
Air Force squeezes new cyber defense teams out of its communications squadrons
The Air Force has officially created three new mission defense teams focused on cyber defense of local installations and missions.
By Mark Pomerleau
Here’s how the new continuing resolution will frustrate the Pentagon
The short-term budget deal approved by Congress freezes billions of dollars in planned Pentagon acquisitions programs, as well as some of President Joe Biden’s top priorities to deter China. It could be months before they move ahead.
Space Force issues $47.5 million for prototype data transport service
The U.S. Space Force believes its prototype network could serve as a foundation for future Joint All-Domain Command and Control capabilities.
By Nathan Strout
Czech Republic buys Israeli Spyder air-defense weapon for $627 million
The Czech Ministry of Defence has signed a deal to acquire the Spyder surface-to-air missile systems made by Israel’s Rafael Advanced Defense Systems.
Space Force awards $88 million in contracts for launch system prototyping
The contracts will help launch providers develop transformational capabilities, according to the Space Force.
By Nathan Strout
Farewell, Bones: Air Force finishes latest round of B-1B bomber retirements
Retiring B-1B and B-2 bombers will make way for the new B-21 Raider over the next two decades.
Could solar panels in space power Army operations on Earth?
The Air Force Research Laboratory is working on a new technology demonstration that would see a satellite collect solar power on orbit and then beam that energy down to earth.
By Nathan Strout
China to show off its new electronic-attack jet
A single example of the type, which is officially designated the Shenyang J-16D, has been parked at the static display area of the airshow in Guangdong Province ahead of the upcoming Zhuhai airshow.
By Mike Yeo