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Lockheed to build 4 more Vectis drones, 2027 first flight remains on target

Lockheed Martin’s Skunk Works is slated to build four more Vectis uncrewed aircraft, with the first expected to fly by the end of 2027.

By Michael Scanlon

3 hours ago

Vengeance and Fury: US Air Force names new CCAs amid ambitious production goal

"Vengeance" and "Fury" are now the names of the U.S. Air Force FQ-42A and FQ-44A, Secretary Troy Meink said Monday while announcing a new production goal.

By Cristina Stassis

6 hours ago

Iran attack on base in Jordan damaged American military aircraft, US official says

Iranian strikes damaged one A-10 Thunderbolt II and eight F-15s this week on the Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan.

By Idrees Ali, Reuters

4 days ago

US Air Force seeks ‘rapidly deployable’ drone swarms for base security

The U.S. Air Force is looking to use "rapidly deployable" swarms of AI-controlled drones for base security.

By Michael Peck

5 days ago

US Air Force speeds Reaper successor timeline after Iran losses

The Air Force is accelerating its timeline for a cheaper, more expendable successor to the MQ-9A Reaper after combat losses.

By Michael Scanlon

10 days ago

Vance pledges to help airman’s widow after online backlash exposed benefit gaps

After Air Force Maj. Alex Klinner died in a KC-135 crash during operations against Iran, his wife Libby struggled to receive some combat-related benefits.

By Cristina Stassis

10 days ago