US Air Force

US Army Successfully Tests Classified ‘Suicide Drone’

The US Army destroyed two of three targets employing its new classified loitering munitions or “suicide drones” during a test conducted at Edge 21.

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USAF Testing New Suits Against Biological, Chemical, Nuclear Attacks

The US Air Force has begun testing its new protective suit designed to protect airmen from chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear attacks.

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US Air Force Tests Air-Launched Rapid Response Weapon

The US Air Force announced an electronics test in its development of a hypersonic missile capable of targeting enemy military bases in challenging locations as well as surface warships.

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USAF Skyborg Autonomous Drone Completes Maiden Flight 

The US Air Force test flew an unmanned aerial vehicle last month carrying a hardware/software autonomy suite for the first time, the service said.

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US Air Force Aborts Minuteman III ICBM Test Launch

A test launch of an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile at Vandenberg Air Force Base, California has been aborted before its launch.

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US Air Force Unveils Robot Jet Washer for F-16s

The US Air Force has unveiled an automated cleaning system to deep clean F-16 fighter jets, capable of cleaning the entire plane in an hour instead of up to two days.

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US Air Force HH60-W Jolly Green II Completes Developmental Testing

The US Air Force Sikorsky HH-60W “Jolly Green II” Combat Rescue Helicopter finished developmental tests this week.

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USAF Valkyrie Drone Launches Another Drone in Flight

A US Air Force Valkyrie drone launched another drone from its internal bay for the first time during a test flight last month.

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USAF Invests in Alternative Energy, Updated Weapons Technologies

The US Air Force is investing in technologies to make their systems more energy-efficient, a senior official said.

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USAF Deters War Game Taiwan Invasion With Updated Tactics  

The US Air Force has deterred a Chinese invasion of Taiwan in a simulated conflict set more than a decade from now using updated military tactics.

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