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China remains No. 1 threat in space: Space Force general
China is catching up to the U.S. military’s space capabilities at an “incredible pace,” said Lt. Gen. Douglas Schiess.
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Anduril nears first drone wingman flight, promises early autonomy
Anduril said that flying its CCA semiautonomously from the start will allow it to “leapfrog” over parts of the testing process.
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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.
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USAF must focus maintainers on key planes as readiness suffers: Meink
Readiness rates of U.S. Air Force planes have steadily declined in recent years, despite efforts by multiple administrations to improve them.
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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.
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New US Air Force PT uniforms delayed, again, until November
The U.S. Air Force says the physical training uniform will hit shelves in November 2024 after numerous delays.
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Space Command leader calls for better domain awareness tools by 2027
The ability to maneuver through and understand what’s happening in space will be crucial to future military operations, Gen. Whiting said this week.
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Space Force picks four firms to design ‘Resilient GPS’ satellites
The Space Force has told Congress it plans to spend $1 billion on Resilient GPS over the next five years.
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Space Force developing plan for maneuverable GEO satellite services
The Space Force plans to establish an initial pool of vendors for the Maneuverable GEO program next year.
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‘Dual-use’ case: Russian attack drone maker evades Western scrutiny
Small companies across Russia have ramped up their output of military equipment to prosecute Moscow’s war against Ukraine.
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Recruits need real rifles at boot camp, top enlisted airman says
Recruits carrying weapons during boot camp “is another reminder that you’re in the profession of arms,” the chief master sergeant of the Air Force said.
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Ukrainian officials eye export potential of pent-up weapons expertise
The country’s defense industry is obliged by law to supply its entire output to the Ukrainian Armed Forces, keeping innovations local for now.
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US Air Force names second and third B-21 Raider bases
Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, and Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, will be the second and third bases to receive the U.S. Air Force’s newest bomber.
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Air Force’s information warfare hub seeks high-tech sensors, AI tools
The Air Force’s information warfare organization, 16th Air Force, has been working over the last year to ramp up its sensor and AI capabilities.
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Air Force to deploy Ospreys in weeks as post-crash groundings lift
The military grounded Ospreys after a fatal crash in November 2023, and Air Force Special Operations Command is gradually returning them to the air.
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Australian Army to grow, diversify its drone fleet
Under the service’s DEF 129 program numerous platforms are due to be replaced or upgraded.
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DOD must accelerate AI adoption amid growing threats: PrimerAI CEO
Sean Moriarty, CEO of PrimerAI, said the Defense Department is lagging in its adoption of important technology.
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US has accepted 36 upgraded F-35s since lifting delivery pause
The Pentagon is withholding $5 million per jet from its payments to Lockheed Martin until the new F-35s can fly in combat.
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France and Italy order upgraded SAMP/T air-defense systems
The next-generation upgrade gives the French-Italian system an intercept range of more than 150 kilometers, or 93 miles.
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Air Force meets recruitment goals, eyes 20% increase in 2025
The Air Force plans to add about 377 more recruiters to help it meet next year’s ambitious goal.
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Norway’s Kongsberg to open new Virginia missile production plant
Amid global demand, Kongsberg will build a new facility to produce Naval Strike Missiles and Joint Strike Missiles in Virginia.
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Domain awareness, counterspace systems top Space Force budget needs
Awareness of the space domain and the means to protect and fight against threats are top needs for service, according to the chief of space operations.
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Italy to buy 25 extra F-35 fighter jets under new budget
Rome will also invest half a billion euros in 2024 on development of the Global Combat Air Programme sixth-generation fighter.
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Emphasis on electronic warfare a must, Air Force secretary says
“My own experience suggests that this is a historically neglected area that can have an oversized impact.”
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France plans low-orbit demonstrator that can target other satellites
The nanosatellite won’t be weaponized, though it may include a “dazzling” capacity, according to the general in charge.