Air Force
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Air ForceKC-46A Pegasus Refueler for Japan Conducts Maiden Flight
A Boeing [BA] KC-46A tanker for the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) had its maiden flight on Feb. 8, Boeing said. The aircraft is to be delivered to JASDF later […]
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Air ForceAFRL Looking At Flexible Effects for JDAM, Laser JDAM
The U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) and its munitions directorate at Eglin AFB, Fla., are examining a dialable effects munition (DEM) for the 558-pound Boeing [BA] GBU-38 Joint Direct […]
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Unmanned SystemsThreat of Small Drones Rises to Level of First Use of IEDs in Iraq, CENTCOM Commander Says
The growing threat of small drone systems to deployed U.S. and allied forces in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility is similar to the inception of terrorist groups’ use […]
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Air ForceU.S. Air Force Considering New Vanguard Programs
The U.S. Air Force is considering a new round of Vanguard programs that will likely feature both the air and space domains. The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), Air Force […]
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Unmanned SystemsAFRL to Test Multiple Skyborg Prototypes This Year
Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) Commander Brig. Gen. Heather Pringle and Air Force program executive officer for aircraft and advanced weapons Brig. Gen. Dale White are leading an effort this […]
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Air ForceLockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman To Support Air Force’s Platform One Software Program
The Air Force has tapped Lockheed Martin [LMT] and Northrop Grumman [NOC] to compete for task orders to support the Platform One agile software development program. Both companies were selected […]
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PentagonBiden Administration Plans to Move Ahead on Space Rules of the Road
The Biden administration plans to move ahead on discussions with allies and partners about establishing rules of the road for systems in space. On Dec. 7 last year, the United […]
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Air ForceBoeing Announces First Flight of F-15EX in Anticipation of Early Delivery of First Two Planes
Boeing‘s [BA] F-15EX fighter had its first flight on Feb. 2 in anticipation of “early delivery” of the first two jets to the U.S. Air Force later this quarter, the […]
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PentagonReviews of Nuclear Modernization, Navy Shipbuilding Plan Among Top Items on Hicks’ Priority List
A review of nuclear modernization and the Navy’s 30-year shipbuilding plan, which DoD released in December, are among the top items for Kathleen Hicks, if the Senate confirms her as […]
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Navy/USMCRaytheon Wins $291 Million Contract For F-35 Engine Maintenance
Naval Air Systems Command awarded Raytheon Technologies [RTX] and its subsidiary Pratt & Whitney a $291 million contract F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Lot 12 engine maintenance support. The contract specifically […]
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