US Air Force

US Air Force, Raytheon Test First Palletized Laser Weapon in New Mexico

The US Air Force and Raytheon have trialed the service’s first palletized high-energy laser weapon at White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico.

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Viasat to Provide USAF With Space Relay Communications

The US Air Force has selected communications provider Viasat to deliver a space-based relay connectivity solution for the ARBALEST program.

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US Military Needs to Review GPS Modernization: GAO Report

The US military needs to reassess its GPS modernization drive to meet its need for accuracy, the Government Accountability Office has claimed.

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Raytheon to Supply Over 500 AIM-9X Sidewinder Missiles to US, Allies

Raytheon Missiles & Defense has received a $264-million contract to produce 571 AIM-9X Sidewinder tactical missiles for the US and international allies.

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USAF Completes Flight Tests for New Energy Laser Beam Director Concept

The US Air Force has completed flight tests for a beam director concept that can be integrated with aircraft-based directed energy lasers.

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US AI-Enabled Drone Attacked Its Operator in Simulated Test: Report

A US drone controlled by artificial intelligence suddenly attacked its operator for allegedly “interfering” with its pre-programmed mission.

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US Air Force, Boeing Begin B-52 Stratofortress Fleet Radar Upgrade

The US Air Force has begun radar modernization for its B-52 Stratofortress strategic bomber aircraft fleet in partnership with Boeing.

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ARC Awarded US Air Force Contract for Scalable Training Capability

Armaments Research Company has received a contract to continue developing a scalable training capability for US Air Force ground personnel.

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USAF Test Launches Long-Range Guided Sea Mine From B-52 Bomber

The US Air Force tested a B-52H Stratofortress bomber equipped with inert QuickStrike Extended Range mines off the coast of Kauai, Hawaii.

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US Air Force Awards Lockheed $1.2 Billion JASSM and LRASM Contracts

The US Air Force has awarded Lockheed Martin over $1 billion in contracts to produce two key missile systems.

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