Tag: AFSOC

USAF Grasshopper Glider

U.S. Air Force’s Use of ‘Grasshopper’ Gliders Marks Major Leap in Autonomous Logistics for Battlefield Support

The Asia Live News Service - May 9, 2025
The United States Air Force has begun operational deployment of the Grasshopper autonomous glider, an innovative cargo delivery system designed to operate in highly contested and dangerous environments. Developed jointly by the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) and DZYNE Technologies,...
U.S. Air Force OA-1K Skyraider II is parked on the flightline at Hurlburt Field

Skyraider II Joins the Fight: AFSOC Unveils Missionized OA-1K as Armed Overwatch Era Begins

The Asia Live News Service - April 7, 2025
The U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) officially welcomed the first missionized OA-1K Skyraider II into its fleet. The event, held at Hurlburt Field, marked a major milestone in the Armed Overwatch program and signaled a new chapter in...