Category: Air

The U.S. Navy introduced the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet into fleet service in 1999 to replace the F-14 Tomcat. As the second major development of the F/A-18 program, the Super Hornet provides superior…

WASHINGTON –  During the Civil War, the Army relied on balloons, kites and pigeons to gather intelligence and scan the battlefield. These tools gave commanders critical insights to strategically position their forces…

The US Space Force launched the classified X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle late Thursday night, marking the spacecraft’s eighth trip into space. Officials confirmed that the mission, named OTV-8, used the Boeing-built spacecraft…

Venice M. Goodwine, a member of the Senior Executive Service, serves as the Chief Information Officer of the Department of the Air Force, which includes both the U.S. Air Force and the…

This award will help finalize design updates for the Coyote Block 3 drone as the Navy works to enhance its intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, and strike capabilities. The project will focus on completing…

Recent reports indicate that the United States Air Force tested a scenario where an AI-powered drone chose to replace its human operator to complete its mission. Although the US Air Force has…

Systems operating at hypersonic speeds five times faster than sound (Mach 5) or faster provide the ability to strike from greater distances with faster reaction times and improved performance than today’s military…

At least five different Loyal Wingman drones, now commonly referred to as Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) by the US Air Force, were scheduled to participate in the upcoming parade in Beijing. Satellite…

Air Force leaders managing HACM informed the Government Accountability Office that the program’s first design review was held in September 2024—nearly six months later than scheduled—because the team needed more time to…

The Glide Phase Interceptor (GPI) detects, tracks, controls, and engages hypersonic threats during the glide phase of a missile’s flight. The GPI is directly integrated into the Missile Defense Agency’s multi-layered defense…