The U.S. Marine Corps Headquarters conducted a joint test mission for the XQ-58A on Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, Feb. 23, 2024. This test was the result of a collaborative effort between Kratos, the Marine Corps, the Office of the Undersecretary of Defense for Research and Engineering, the Naval Air Systems Command, the Naval Warfare Center Aircraft Division, the 40th Flight Test Squadron and the 96th Test Wing. (Photo by Matthew Veasley)
Naval Surface Warfare Centers (NSWC) Crane is "seeking solutions that would successfully integrate existing autonomous air vehicle platforms and advanced communication prototypes allowing for secure tactical communications…
Australian Army Sgt. Jake Fauser briefs U.S. Australian and Japanese defense leaders ahead of the Trilateral Defense Ministers’ Meeting (TDMM) in Darwin, Australia, Nov. 17, 2024. (Photo by Brandi Vincent)
Leaders from the three nations detailed their latest cooperation agenda in a press briefing following the fourteenth Trilateral Defense Ministers’ Meeting.
A new report from CSIS says the Air Force's existing acquisition culture could turn the drone program into one that is too expensive and exquisite to produce…
Air Force Gen. James B. Hecker, U.S. Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa commander, speaks to the winners of the major command’s 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year for 2023, during a ceremony at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, May 14, 2024. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alexandra M. Longfellow)
The head of U.S. Air Forces in Europe (USAFE) and U.S. Air Forces Africa outlined how he envisions collaborative combat aircraft affecting operations, training and maintenance.
“There's a chance it might be uncrewed, but I think that's not quite ready yet. And we could always do something like an optionally crewed platform," Secretary…
