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Sep- 2025 -

1 September

US Air Force Base in Guam to Get New $211 Million Communications Hub

The US Department of Defense has awarded Hawaii-based Nan Inc. a $211-million contract to build a new communications center at Andersen Air Force Base in Guam.

Aug- 2025 -

28 August

Americas

A KC-46 refuels the B-2 for the first time during developmental flight test over Edwards AFB and the Sierra Nevada Mountains in April 2019.

Ronald Watkins

US Air Force Solicits Industry Input for Next-Generation Tanker Aircraft

The US Air Force has issued a fresh request for information as it pursues development of the Next-Generation Air Refueling System.

26 August

Americas

Christine Casimiro

USAF Picks Red 6 AR System to Train F-16 Pilots Against Virtual Enemies

The US Air Force has contracted Red 6, an augmented reality (AR) solutions company headquartered in Florida, to supply its AR system for the F-16 Fighting Falcon.

22 August

Americas

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Zachary Jackson, a field artillery fire control Marine with 3d Battalion, 12th Marines, operates a computer system during Resolute Dragon 21 at Camp Hachinohe, Japan, Dec. 13, 2021. RD21 is the largest bilateral field training exercise between the U.S. Marine Corps and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force since 2013 and is the largest ever in Japan. RD21 is designed to strengthen the defensive capabilities of the U.S.-Japan Alliance by exercising integrated command and control, targeting, combined arms, and maneuver across multiple domains. Jackson is a native of Sugar Land, Texas. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jonathan Willcox)

Rojoef Manuel

US Air Force Taps Q-Net for Advanced Tactical Communication Systems

Missouri-based Q-Net Security has signed a US Air Force contract to help make battlefield communications faster, safer, and more reliable in domains where every second and signal counts.

22 August

Americas

Christine Casimiro

US Wants Shahed Drone Replicas to Build, Improve Countermeasures

The US Air Force is seeking to acquire a 1:1 replica of the Shahed-136 drones that Russia deploys against Ukraine and use it for developing and enhancing countermeasures.

21 August

Technology

U.S. Air Force Airmen with the 67th Cyberspace Wing's 367th Cyberspace Operations Squadron prepare for daily mission tasks at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, March 31, 2025. The Airmen of the 67th Cyberspace wing remain at the ready to defend in the nation against any cyber threat. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jantzen Floate)

Rojoef Manuel

US Air Force Backs Human-AI Collab in $1.25M Deal With California Tech Firm

California AI firm Eudia has secured a $1.25-million small business innovation research contract to bring its augmented intelligence platform to the US Air Force.

21 August

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

Grid Aero Rolls Out Cargo Drone Built for Long Haul, Heavy Loads

California startup Grid Aero has emerged from stealth with the Lifter-Lite, an autonomous cargo drone it dubs “the pickup truck of the skies.”

20 August

Air

An attendee utilizes night vision during an Operation KUDOS event July 11, 2025, at Joe Foss Field, South Dakota. Operation KUDOS is designed to allow children the chance to learn about different military operations and deployments. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Taylor Solberg)

Rojoef Manuel

US Air Force Facilitates Deployment Prep Simulation for Kids in Ohio

The US Air Force has conducted an activity introducing children to pre-deployment mission briefs in an actual military setting at Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio.

19 August

Americas

Giulia Bernacchi

US Air Force Funds AI Upgrade to Microsoft Teams for Smarter Collaboration

AI technology is set to expand what Microsoft Teams can do to support large, distributed US Air Force units.

19 August

Nuclear

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 31st Medical Group shelter from a simulated attack during Exercise Fighting Wyvern 25-01 at Aviano Air Base, Italy, March 11, 2025. Fighting Wyvern is a large-scale Combat Readiness Exercise designed to enhance Agile Combat Employment and ensure forces are ready to rapidly deploy, operate and sustain combat airpower under adverse conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Jakel)

Rojoef Manuel

Italy Boosts Security at Aviano US Nuclear Base Amid Russian Sabotage Fears

Italy has raised security at the US nuclear-capable air base in the northeastern town of Aviano after intelligence suggested a possible Russian-linked sabotage attempt.

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