US Air Force

Shield AI, AFWERX Complete AI-Piloted Drone Swarm Demonstration

Drone developer Shield AI has completed an autonomous swarming demonstration of three V-BAT unmanned aerial systems for the US military.

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USAF Arms MC-130J Cargo Aircraft With JASSM Long-Range Missile

The US Air Force recently demonstrated the loading, unloading, and arming of an MC-130J Commando II aircraft with AGM-158 Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missiles.

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AFRL Tests Smartwatch for US Military Physical Fitness Assessments

AFRL has partnered with Garmin to study the application of smartwatches in supporting annual physical fitness assessments for warfighters.

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US to Begin Training Ukraine F-16 Pilots in September: Pentagon

The Pentagon said Thursday it would begin training Ukrainian F-16 pilots in the United States starting next month so they can use the advanced aircraft against Russian forces.

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US Air Force Develops Heated Glove for Extreme Cold

The US Air Force is developing a heated glove to withstand extremely cold temperatures during outdoor operations.

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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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