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DARPA wants a heavy cargo plane that can land at sea
The Pentagon has grown increasingly concerned about the potential for a conflict with China, which would require improved maritime capabilities.
Aevum announces all-in-one drone for satellite launches, cargo delivery and surveillance
Initially announced as a small launch provider, the company's Ravn X drone will be multimission with a new patented modular payload system.
By Nathan Strout
‘Star Wars: Rise of Skywalker’ may have been terrible, but at least we have this X-wing
The X-wing is on display May 5.
By Sarah Sicard
Air Force general worried US won’t field sixth-gen fighter in time to beat China
America's adversaries will "suffer a very tough day" if faced with the Next Generation Air Dominance system, the head of Air Combat Command says.
By Valerie Insinna
Chuck Yeager, 1st to break sound barrier, dies at 97
Retired Air Force Brig. Gen. Charles “Chuck” Yeager, the World War II fighter pilot ace and quintessential test pilot who showed he had the “right stuff” when in 1947 he became the first person to fly faster than sound, has died. He was 97.
Boeing starts production of T-7 training jet simulators
Boeing will deliver the first ground-based training systems to the Air Force in 2023.
By Valerie Insinna
US Air Force considers leasing trainer jets that lost the T-X competition
The service is interesting in leasing trainers to test out a new concept ahead of the delivery of the T-7 Red Hawk.
By Valerie Insinna
Congress has questions about the Air Force’s and Navy’s next-generation fighter programs
The House Armed Services Committee wants an independent review of the Navy's and Air Force's Next Generation Air Dominance programs.
By Valerie Insinna
This summer could be a make or break moment for US Air Force’s next fighter program
The Next Generation Air Dominance program is set to have a finalized acquisition strategy within the next few months.
By Valerie Insinna