BYHoward Altman10:18 PM EDT Apr 24AirEglin AFB Pilot Likely Saw A Lighting Balloon, Not A UFO Pentagon ConcludesThe high-profile incident over the Gulf of Mexico included a strange craft with an even stranger infrared signature. BYHoward Altman10:18 PM EDT Apr 24Air
BYJoseph Trevithick7:31 PM EDT Apr 24AirGeneral Atomics, Anduril Move Ahead In Collaborative Combat Aircraft Drone Program (Updated)The Air Force’s Collaborative Combat Aircraft program has huge stakes, with the winner getting a head start on shaping the future of air combat. BYJoseph Trevithick7:31 PM EDT Apr 24Air
BYThomas Newdick3:41 PM EDT Apr 24News & FeaturesDual-Mode Paveway IV Guided Bombs Headed To UkraineThe British-supplied bombs will offer all-weather and moving-target capabilities, but it’s unclear which aircraft will employ them. BYThomas Newdick3:41 PM EDT Apr 24News & Features
BYJoseph Trevithick2:59 PM EDT Apr 24AirNext Big Challenge For AI Dogfighting Is Keeping Track Of Enemies Up CloseDespite a breakthrough mock dogfight, actually sensing where the enemy is at during a tight-turning battle is a huge challenge to overcome. BYJoseph Trevithick2:59 PM EDT Apr 24Air
BYHoward Altman1:35 PM EDT Apr 24News & Features$1B U.S. Air Package To Ukraine On Its Way, ATACMS Missiles Already Secretly ProvidedThe package, which includes artillery shells, HIMARS and air defense munitions, comes as Russia is increasing pressure on Ukraine. BYHoward Altman1:35 PM EDT Apr 24News & Features
BYOliver Parken6:10 PM EDT Apr 23News & FeaturesF-4 Phantoms Conduct Final Popeye Missile Firing Before South Korea Bids Them FarewellThe exercise was performed just weeks before South Korea waves goodbye to the F-4 Phantom altogether in June. BYOliver Parken6:10 PM EDT Apr 23News & Features
BYHoward Altman3:38 PM EDT Apr 23News & FeaturesMeet The Flamethrowing Robodog Named ThermonatorThe robodog flamethrower system is being touted for peaceful purposes, but one like it could have far deadlier potential applications. BYHoward Altman3:38 PM EDT Apr 23News & Features
BYThomas Newdick2:34 PM EDT Apr 23AirChina’s H-20 Stealth Bomber “Not Really” A Concern: U.S. OfficialA U.S. intelligence official suggested China’s still-in-development H-20 stealth bomber is far from an equal even to the 35-year-old B-2. BYThomas Newdick2:34 PM EDT Apr 23Air
BYJoseph Trevithick1:57 PM EDT Apr 23AirMinigun-Armed Mojave Drone Now Blasting Targets At 6,000 Rounds Per MinuteThis is the first time Minigun pods have been live-fired from a drone in this class and there are already plans to expand on the capability. BYJoseph Trevithick1:57 PM EDT Apr 23Air
BYJoseph Trevithick8:39 PM EDT Apr 22AirBlack Mystery Craft Spotted Slung Under Chinese H-6 BomberWhat is seen hanging underneath an H-6 in a recent picture is not a WZ-8 rocket drone, leaving open multiple possibilities. BYJoseph Trevithick8:39 PM EDT Apr 22Air
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