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Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall flies in the X-62 VISTA in the skies above Edwards Air Force Base, California, May 2, 2024. (Air Force photo by Richard Gonzales)

Air Force’s Kendall: AI agents had ‘roughly an even fight’ against human F-16 pilot in recent engagements

Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall recently flew aboard the VISTA aircraft to witness close-up engagements with an F-16.

May 8, 2024 By Jon Harper

The 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron has returned to its roots with a return to a vintage paint scheme and ‘Weather’ markings on the tail flash. The first of ten WC-130J Super Hercules have returned after getting the new glossy paint and sits next to the tactical gray painted version at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, April 5. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Master Sgt. Jessica Kendziorek)

Air Force’s ‘hurricane hunters’ seek new tech to enhance weather recon missions

Due to increased demand for weather reconnaissance and advancements in data collection capabilities, the 53rd WRS are on a path to integrating new and enhanced systems onto…

May 8, 2024 By Mikayla Easley

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin testifies before the House Armed Services Committee for the Department of the Air Force fiscal year 2025 budget request, Washington, D.C., April 17, 2024. (U.S. Air Force photo by Eric Dietrich)

Air Force intends to stand up new Integrated Capabilities Command by end of 2024

Gen. David Allvin provided new details about the Air Force's new major command aimed at synchronizing the service's modernization efforts.

May 3, 2024 By Mikayla Easley

Marine Corps in nascent phases of CCA drone development

“I think we really still need to explore what the future concept of CCA means for the Marine Corps as a whole,” said Col. Nathan Marvel.

May 2, 2024 By Mikayla Easley

350th Spectrum Warfare Wing leadership salute Gen. Mark Kelly, commander of Air Combat Command, during his visit at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., Nov. 30, 2022. The 350th SWW serves as the Air Force’s first Electromagnetic Spectrum (EMS) focused wing focused on enhancing air component commanders’ ability to synchronize, integrate and execute EMS capabilities across all domains and platforms. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ericka A. Woolever)

Air Force adds two more electromagnetic spectrum-focused squadrons

The 563rd Electronic Warfare Squadron will focus on delivering modern software applications, while the 388th Electronic Warfare Squadron will focus on evaluating and assessing adversary capabilities.

May 1, 2024 By Mark Pomerleau

Air Force plans industry roundtables on effective uses, adoption of generative AI

The department is inquiring about a range of topics related to generative AI, from responsible adoption of the technology to how it can train Air and Space…

Apr 26, 2024 By Mikayla Easley

Anduril, General Atomics move into next phase of Air Force CCA drone program

The Air Force plans to make a production decision for CCA Increment 1 by fiscal 2026.

Apr 24, 2024 By Mikayla Easley

Air Force issues call for cyber, electromagnetic, sensing capabilities to support ABMS

The department is looking for technologies to underpin an advanced battle management system.

Apr 23, 2024 By Jon Harper

The X-62 VISTA flies in the skies over Edwards Air Force Base, California, March 23, 2023. (Air Force photo by Ethan Wagner)

Pentagon takes AI dogfighting to next level in real-world flight tests against human F-16 pilot

Officials provided an update on DARPA’s Air Combat Evolution program.

Apr 17, 2024 By Jon Harper

Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall testifies before the Senate Appropriations Committee on the fiscal year 2025 budget requests for the Department of the Air Force and Space Force, Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C., April 9, 2024. Kendall was joined by the Chief of Staff of the Air Force and Chief of Space Operations during the hearing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Andy Morataya)

Air Force using ‘Quick Start’ authorities for resilient GPS, moving target indication programs

The new Quick Start rapid acquisition authority allows the Air Force and other services to begin development on new programs without a congressionally approved budget.

Apr 16, 2024 By Mikayla Easley