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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman John Ives, 90th Ground Combat Training Squadron defender, pilots a drone during an X4 and SMASH 2000L Systems Firing Qualification at Camp Guernsey Joint Training Center’s North Training Area, Wyoming, May 15, 2026. The drone carried balloon targets to help operators practice acquiring, tracking and engaging simulated aerial threats. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Michael A. Richmond)

7th Air Force seeks new counter-drone capabilities for point defense modernization in South Korea

The RFI release comes amid growing concerns about North Korea’s drone arsenal.
2 days ago By Jon Harper
U.S. Army Soldiers and a DOD contractor assigned to the Regional Cyber Center-Southwest Asia, attempt to win a challenge for points at the 10th annual Best Cyber Warrior Competition in the CENTCOM area of responsibility, Oct. 29, 2024. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Dean John Kd De Dios)

The Pentagon’s new cyber mastery incentive model promised a ‘new era.’ Troops are bracing for pay cuts.

While the new program is meant to galvanize cyber skill development through escalating pay rates, the initiative is expected to bring significant pay cuts for cyber troops…
6 days ago By Drew F. Lawrence
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jason T. Hinds, U.S. Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa commander presides over a Silver Star ceremony at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, March 3, 2026. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Alexandra M. Longfellow)

USAFE boss shares ‘vignettes’ for CCA drone employment in Europe

“I'm excited about what CCAs have in store for the Air Force,” Lt. Gen. Jason Hinds told reporters.
Sep 15, 2026 By Jon Harper
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A U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress aircraft assigned to the 2nd Bomb Wing departs from Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, June 25, 2026. Members assigned to both the 20th and 96th Bomb Squadrons performed a flyover in Washington, D.C. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Preston Crawford)

Air Force moves key B-52 engine and radar upgrades forward

The Commercial Engine Replacement Program has officially moved into engineering and manufacturing development, and the Radar Modernization Program has been approved for low-rate initial production.
Sep 15, 2026 By Mikayla Easley
YFQ-42 aircraft sit on the flightline at a California test location as part of the Air Force’s Collaborative Combat Aircraft flight test campaign. (Courtesy Air Force photo)

Air Force plans to field 500 CCA drones by 2032

General Atomics’ platform is now known as the FQ-42A Vengeance, while Anduril’s has been officially designated the FQ-44A Fury, SECAF Troy Meink said Monday.
Sep 14, 2026 By Mikayla Easley
U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 147th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron perform postflight checks on an MQ-9 Reaper drone assigned to the 147th Attack Wing, Texas Air National Guard, at Keflavík Air Base, Iceland, during exercise Northern Viking 26, Aug. 21, 2026. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Edgar Grimaldo)

Air Force moves to accelerate effort to replace MQ-9 Reaper after combat losses in Iran war

“We want to bring this thing forward because of the fact that, although we have plenty of MQ-9As today, we are going through them at a rate…
Sep 4, 2026 By Mikayla Easley
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