US Air Force

USAF Funds Quantum Navigation System to Overcome GPS Limitations

Alphabet spinoff SandboxAQ is developing a quantum navigation system for the US Air Force to complement the Global Positioning System.

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JetZero to Develop Blended-Wing Body Demonstrator Aircraft for US Air Force

The US Air Force has awarded JetZero a $235-million contract to produce a blended-wing body full-scale prototype aircraft.

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Northrop Completes In-Flight Mission Transfer on USAF B-2 Spirit

Northrop Grumman has completed an integrated airborne mission transfer demonstration on a US Air Force B-2 Spirit bomber in Missouri.

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Boeing Secures $146M Contract to Upgrade US P-8A Poseidon Trainers

Boeing has clinched a $146-million contract to upgrade the P-8A Poseidon aircraft trainer operated by the US Navy and Air Force.

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US Air Force Security Forces to Receive Teal 2 Drone Fleet

Teal Drones has received a $2.6-million contract to deliver Teal 2 small unmanned aerial systems for the US Air Force Security Forces.

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USAF KC-46A Tanker Still Facing Six Serious Problems to Address: Official

A US Air Force official has revealed that the country’s KC-46A Pegasus refueler aircraft still has six “category one” deficiencies to address.

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Northrop Grumman Launches Maryland Center to Support US Hypersonics

Northrop Grumman has unveiled its Hypersonics Capability Center in Maryland to develop propulsion solutions powering missiles over Mach 5.

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Australia, US, South Korea Demonstrate Joint Remote Aircrew Control

Australia, the US, and South Korea have demonstrated virtual aircrew control against live targets at the Townsville Field Training Area.

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USAF’s AI-Piloted Valkyrie Jet Drone Completes Maiden Flight

The US Air Force Research Laboratory has completed the first flight of an artificial intelligence-piloted XQ-58A Valkyrie drone in Florida.

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Boeing Resumes KC-46A Pegasus Tanker Deliveries After Pause

Travis Air Force Base has received its first KC-46A Pegasus refueler aircraft after Boeing halted deliveries in February due to quality concerns.

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