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East Coast Marine drone squadron conducts first Reaper flight

The unit transitioned from an operational RQ-21A Blackjack drone squadron to the Corps’ Reaper Fleet Replacement Squadron in July 2023.

8 weeks ago

Opinion

Transforming war: A strategic integration of unmanned aerial systems

Medal of Honor recipient and AE Industrial Vice President Florent Groberg discusses how unmanned aerial systems are reshaping modern battlefield dynamics.

By Florent Groberg

6 months ago

Commercial tanker refuels US Air Force fighters for Singapore exercise

The U.S. Air Force could use commercial tankers to refuel fighters during training or exercises to free up its own tankers for operational missions.

By Stephen Losey

15 months ago

KC-10 tanker flies last combat mission as retirement looms

The last KC-10 Extender tanker jet is scheduled to retire in September 2024.

By Rachel S. Cohen

16 months ago

US military aerial reconnaissance pictures from WWII available online

More than 3,600 images showing the changing face of England during World War II were made available in a free online, searchable map.

18 months ago

US Air Force to issue new refueling tanker request in September

However, much remains undecided over how to field an advanced refueling aircraft the service now calls the next-generation aerial refueling system.

By Stephen Losey

18 months ago