US Air Force

US THOR Counter-Drone Technology Nearing Completion

The US Air Force tactical high-power operational responder (THOR) next-generation counter-drone system is nearing completion.

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US Congress Wants New F-35 Engines

The US Congress wants new engines for the F-35 fighter, the latest draft of the 2022 National Defense Authorization Act has revealed.

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KC-46A Tanker Approved for Air-Refueling of Five More Aircraft

The US Air Force has approved the Boeing KC-46A Pegasus in-flight refueling tanker for the aerial resupply of five more types of aircraft.

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US Considering Massive Retirement of Aerial Assets

The US Air Force is planning to decommission some of its aging, iconic aerial assets to ensure a technological advantage.

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US Invests $15M in Teledyne Bio-Chemical Threat Mapping Tech

The US Defense Threat Reduction Agency has awarded a $15.7 million contract to Teledyne FLIR for a new bio-chemical threat detector.

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US ‘Low-Yield’ Nuclear Bomb Enters Production

The US Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration announced the development of America’s latest nuclear weapon.

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BAE Systems Upgrades Electronic Warfare Aircraft 

BAE Systems has installed its advanced electronic warfare system onto the under-development EC-37B Compass Call electronic warfare aircraft.

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US Air Force Develops Improved In-Flight Peeing Device

The US Air Force will receive an improved in-flight bladder relief device, helping fighter pilots to urinate more easily.

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USAF Awards Silent Arrow Cargo Delivery Drone Contract 

The US Air Force has contracted California-based company Silent Arrow to develop an aircraft-dropped unmanned cargo delivery glider.

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US Air Force Invests $49.7M to Convert F-16s Into Target Drones

The US Air Force has awarded Boeing a $49.7 million contract to convert retired F-16 fighters into unmanned aerial target vehicles.

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