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US Navy’s unmanned MQ-25A Stingray notches first successful test flight

The U.S. Navy and Boeing conducted the Stingray's first test flight on Saturday, showing its ability to taxi, take off, fly and land autonomously.

By Cristina Stassis

7 days ago

Army moves toward contractor-run pilot training after years of safety concerns

Contractors bidding to train U.S. Army rotary-wing pilots have centered their plans on different training aircraft.

4 weeks ago

Select naval flight officers, aviators eligible for $120,000 retention bonus

TAR naval aviators and naval flight officers with the rank of commander who have screened for aviation milestone command are eligible for the bonus.

By Cristina Stassis

8 weeks ago

Air Force test launches Minuteman III with multiple reentry vehicles

The launch was scheduled years in advance and was not in response to current world events, according to Air Force Global Strike Command.

By Michael Scanlon

8 weeks ago

B-52 with key radar upgrade flies to Edwards for testing

The new AESA radar is a major part of the U.S. Air Force's plan to thoroughly revamp the venerable B-52, and extend its life into at least the 2050s.

By Stephen Losey

5 months ago

This nurse jerry-rigged a trach tube to keep a wounded Marine alive

Mary Hawkins spent 13 months flying the wounded out of the Pacific Theater, becoming one of the few women to be awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross.

By Claire Barrett

6 months ago