Hybrid-Electric GHOST in the Skies- U.S. Air Force's Quiet Revolution in Unmanned Aerial Warfare

Hybrid-Electric GHOST in the Skies: U.S. Air Force’s Quiet Revolution in Unmanned Aerial Warfare

In a move signaling a significant shift in the future of unmanned aerial systems, the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) has awarded General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc. (GA-ASI) a $99.3 million contract to develop a cutting-edge hybrid-electric propulsion ducted...
U.S. Air Force Tests F-15E Strike Eagle with 42 Laser-Guided Rockets

U.S. Air Force Tests F-15E Strike Eagle with 42 Laser-Guided Rockets, Marking Shift in Drone Defense Strategy

A striking image has emerged of a U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle equipped with an unusual and formidable loadout: at least three seven-shot 70mm rocket pods under its left wing. Assuming a mirrored configuration on the right, the aircraft...
YFQ-44A production representative test vehicle is staged in a testing chamber at Costa Mesa, Calif.

Uncrewed Fighters Take Flight: USAF Unveils General Atomics’ YFQ-42A and Anduril’s YFQ-44A as Future of Air Combat

The United States Air Force has officially lifted the curtain on the YFQ-42A and YFQ-44A — the first generation of purpose-built, jet-powered, uncrewed fighter aircraft designed to fight alongside and beyond human-piloted jets. General David Allvin, Chief of Staff of...
YFQ-42A test vehicle is seen staged in Poway

U.S. Air Force Introduces YFQ-42A, a Next-Generation Unmanned Fighter from General Atomics Aimed at Dominating Future Skies

American airpower: The U.S. Air Force has officially unveiled the YFQ-42A, a next-generation unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) developed by General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. The release of the aircraft’s first public image and confirmation of ground testing mark a...
Boeing F-47. U.S. Air Force

USAF Unveils F-47 Fighter jet: U.S. Air Force Chief Hints at Cutting-Edge Capabilities of Boeing F-47 and Reveals Timeline for Operational Deployment

The United States Air Force Chief of Staff General David Allvin dropped a bombshell on the defense community. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), he shared an official USAF graphic that confirmed the upcoming Boeing F-47 fighter jet will...
Boeing E-7A Wedgetail

AEW in Transition: Pentagon Divided Over E-7 Wedgetail as Satellites Gain Favor

In the halls of the Pentagon, a quiet but consequential debate is unfolding. At stake is the future of the U.S. military’s airborne early warning (AEW) capabilities — and, more specifically, the fate of the Boeing E-7A Wedgetail program. Originally...
U.S. Air Force artwork courtesy of General Atomics Aeronautical Systems

Logistics, Sustainability, and Strategy: U.S. Air Force’s Challenge with Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) drones

As the U.S. Air Force accelerates its development of Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) drones, leaders are increasingly turning their focus to an often-overlooked element of military success: sustainability. For CCAs to be the effective, additive combat force multipliers they are...
M2A4 Bradley Fighting Vehicles

U.S. Deploys Bradley Fighting Vehicles to Estonia in Show of Force Amid Regional Tensions

The United States Army made a bold statement of military readiness and alliance solidarity by deploying M2A4 Bradley Fighting Vehicles to Tartu Airport, located in southeastern Estonia, as part of the “Immediate Response Package” exercise. This high-profile maneuver, involving both...
USAF Grasshopper Glider

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

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,...
CRJ700 N806X landing at Nellis as Scan 06

First Glimpse of America’s Next-Gen Air-to-Air Missile? AIM-260 Possibly Spotted on NG Testbed

U.S. air combat capabilities, new photos taken at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, suggest the first public sighting of America’s next-generation air-to-air missile: the AIM-260 Joint Advanced Tactical Missile (JATM). The photographs, captured by renowned aviation photographer Colin Clark, show...
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