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Anduril’s CCA prototype known as the YQF-44A Fury. (Credit: Anduril)

Air Force kicks off ground testing for CCA drones while preparing for first flight

The Air Force also announced that the CCA drones will be based at Beale Air Force Base in California.

May 1, 2025 By Mikayla Easley

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth delivers remarks to troops, faculty, and staff at the U.S. Army War College, Carlisle Barracks, Pa., April 23, 2025. (DoD photo by U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Alexander Kubitza)

DOD kicks off review of major defense acquisition programs as Hegseth touts reforms

“We must have high-performing, mission-aligned programs at every level,” Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said at the U.S. Army War College.

Apr 23, 2025 By Brandi Vincent

Troy Meink appears before the Senate Armed Services Committee for his nomination to be secretary of the Air Force in Washington, D.C., March 27, 2025. (DoD photo by EJ Hersom)

Trump’s Air Force secretary nominee pledges ‘holistic look’ at service modernization efforts

Troy Meink also told lawmakers that the Department of the Air Force must move faster on innovating new technologies.

Mar 27, 2025 By Mikayla Easley

A rendering of a next-gen fighter. (Boeing photo)

Boeing wins contract for Air Force’s NGAD stealth fighter jet — now known as the F-47

Boeing beat out Lockheed Martin for the sixth-generation fighter jet program — which has been designated the F-47.

Mar 21, 2025 By Mikayla Easley