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Jun- 2026 -

4 June

Virtuix’s Virtual Terrain Walk platform allows warfighters to physically navigate AI-generated representations of real-world terrain during mission rehearsal and training. Image: Virtuix

US Air Force Backs AI Platform for Virtual Battlefield Rehearsals

The US Air Force is tapping AI and virtual reality to bring battlefield preparation into fully immersive digital space, awarding Phase I funding to Texas-based firm Virtuix.

1 June

Air

Bea Castañeda

F-22 Raptor: America’s Stealth Air Dominance Platform

The F-22 Raptor remains one of the most capable air superiority fighters ever built. This guide takes a closer look at what makes it tick: stealth, supercruise, and the role it plays in modern air combat.

1 June

Air

A T-38 Talon four-ship formation flies over the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup semifinals match between the Republic and the Kansas City Sporting July 27, 2022, in Sacramento, California. The U.S. Air Force performs close to 1,000 flyovers a year, which serve as a way to showcase the capabilities of its aircraft while also inspiring patriotism and future generations of aviation enthusiasts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Frederick A. Brown)

Rojoef Manuel

US Air Force Restarts T-38 Talon Flights After Training Mishap

The US Air Force has lifted a temporary grounding of its T-38 Talon fleet following a training aircraft crash near the Alabama-Mississippi border.

1 June

Technology

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Angel Torres (left) and Cpl. Vanessa Jenkins (right), satellite transmissions system operators with Marine Wing Communications Squadron 18, configure a Multi-Mission Terminal satellite dish at Hyakuri Air Base, Japan, Dec. 6, 2021. Marines with MWCS-18, Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 112, Marine Wing Support Squadron 171, and Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 12 are operating at Hyakuri Air Base as part of an Aviation Training Relocation Program. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Evan Jones)

Rojoef Manuel

Pentagon Taps Apogee for Navigation and Timing Services

Colorado-based Apogee Engineering has secured a $103.6-million contract to deliver positioning, navigation, and timing services for the US Department of Defense.

1 June

Americas

Tycho.AI’s Voyager autonomy stack is designed to enable GPS-denied navigation, onboard AI processing, and autonomous mission execution for military platforms. Image: Tycho.AI

Samantha Alexa

US Air Force Invests in AI Autonomy for GPS-Denied Missions

New testing will assess autonomous navigation, ISR, and mission execution in electronically contested environments.

May- 2026 -

28 May

Land

A second B-21 Raider, the world’s sixth-generation stealth bomber, test aircraft arrives at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif., Sept. 11, 2025. The addition of the second test aircraft expands mission systems and weapons integration testing, advancing the program toward operational readiness. (Courtesy photo)

Rojoef Manuel

Conti Federal to Construct B-21 Simulator Hub at Ellsworth Base

Conti Federal Services has signed a $36.3-million contract to build an Aircrew Distributed Debriefing Flight Simulator Facility at Ellsworth Air Force Base in South Dakota.

26 May

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

Rojoef Manuel

AEVEX to Assist on US Air Force Autonomous Missions

California-based AEVEX has secured $15.6 million in contracts to provide support services for the US Air Force’s autonomous aircraft missions and airborne system integration efforts.

26 May

Americas

Inder Singh Bisht

Boeing Taps Intellisense for Avionics Components in C-17 Flight Deck Replacement Program

Boeing has awarded Intellisense Systems to provide new avionics components for the US Air Force C-17 Flight Deck Replacement program.

25 May

Arms

A U.S. Air Force 509th Bomb Wing B-2 Spirit approaches a 351st Aerial Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker during the Bomber Task Force training exercise over England, Aug. 29, 2019. The BTF consists of Airmen and support equipment from the 509th BW, Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, deployed to The United States Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa to conduct theater integration and flying training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jordan Castelan)

Bea Castañeda

What Is the US Nuclear Triad? A Guide to America’s Ultimate Deterrent

Three legs, one mission: ensure that any nuclear attack on the United States guarantees a devastating response. Here's how the triad works and why it still matters.

25 May

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

Air Commandos assigned to the 27th Special Operations Wing prepare to load a GBU-39B Small Diameter Bomb Weapon System onto an MQ-9 Reaper during a weapons load competition at Cannon Air Force Base, New Mexico, March 27, 2026. The GBU-39B is designed to limit collateral damage, expanding the MQ-9’s ability to deliver persistent, scalable effects in support of special operations forces across a range of operational environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kevin Williams)

Rojoef Manuel

US Air Force MQ-9 Reapers Gain Long-Range Precision Strike Capability

The US Air Force Special Operations Command has integrated the GBU-39B Small Diameter Bomb into MQ-9 Reaper drones, adding a long-range precision strike capability designed for contested environments.

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