US Air Force

US Air Force Eyes Launching Drone Swarms From KC-135 Tanker Aircraft

The US Air Force’s Air Mobility Command is exploring the possibility of launching a swarm of drones from KC-135 aerial refueling aircraft.

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Raytheon Delivers First US Air Force B-52 AESA Radar to Boeing

Boeing has accepted the first US Air Force B-52 Stratofortress active electronically scanned array radar from Raytheon.

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Electric Generator for Future US Aerial Platforms Moves to Manufacturing Phase

Following the detailed design and review of its 1-megawatt multi-application electric generator for the US Air Force, Collins Aerospace has moved to the manufacturing phase.

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USAF’s Jet-Launched LongShot Drone Gears Up for First Flight Test

General Atomics’ LongShot drone is gearing up for its first flight tests scheduled in December this year, according to a report by Breaking Defense.

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Metrea Simulations to Build Virtual Talon Jet Trainer for US Air Force

The US Defense Innovation Unit has contracted Metrea Simulations to develop a virtual T-38C Talon jet trainer prototype for the US Air Force.

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US Air National Guard Gets First Cyberspace Wing

The US Air Force has reassigned the 179th Airlift Wing from a flying transport unit into the Air National Guard’s first Cyberspace Wing.

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US Air Force Trials Satellite Launch and Recovery Solution With Reaper Drone in Poland

The US Air Force has demonstrated the Satellite Launch and Recovery Package with an MQ-9A Reaper unmanned aerial vehicle in Mirosławiec.

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QED to Extend Cybersecurity Monitoring for US Air Force

QED Secure Solutions has received a contract to continue supporting the cybersecurity of weapons and other vital assets in the US Air Force.

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HTX Labs to Supply Immersive Training Solutions to US Air, Space Force

HTX Labs has received a contract to provide immersive training content and associated support equipment to the US Air Force and Space Force.

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US Air Force F-15EX Demonstrates Longest Missile Launch in Key Test

The US Air Force has concluded a key test phase of the F-15EX, demonstrating the longest air-to-air and air-to-ground munition launches in US history and integration with 5th-generation aircraft.

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