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27 November

Air

Boeing Lands $7B+ Pentagon Orders for Apache Helicopters, Pegasus Tankers

The Pentagon has awarded Boeing more than $7 billion in contracts to build AH-64E Apache helicopters for the US Army and additional KC-46A Pegasus aerial refueling and strategic military transport aircraft for the US Air Force.

18 November

Americas

Ronald Watkins

US Air Force Expands Use of Skydio Drones for TACP, EOD Units

The US Air Force has awarded two initial multi-million-dollar contracts to Skydio to increase the fielding of small drones across units.

14 November

Air

A US Air Force Airman assigned to the 1st Special Operations Support Squadron Mission Sustainment Team watches as an MQ-9 Reaper prepares to land on an unprepared dirt surface

Jodesz Gavilan

Amentum Wins $995M MQ-9 Reaper Modernization Contract

Amentum has secured a major US Air Force contract to modernize the MQ-9 Reaper fleet, reinforcing the edge of American UAS.

11 November

Americas

Jodesz Gavilan

US Seeks Low-Cost Counter‑Air Missile Designs

The US Air Force has issued a white paper request for the Counter-Air Missile Program to develop a ground-launched missile that could later evolve into a low-cost air-to-air system.

7 November

Americas

Main entrance at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland

Staff Writer With AFP

Seven Hospitalized After Suspicious Package Opened at US Base

Seven people were briefly hospitalized after a suspicious package containing a white powder was opened at the military base near the US capital that is home to Air Force One.

3 November

Air

Anduril’s drone prototype for the US Air Force’s Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) program, designated YFQ-44A.

Christine Casimiro

Anduril’s Drone Prototype for USAF CCA Program Completes First Flight

Anduril’s drone prototype for the US Air Force’s Collaborative Combat Aircraft program, designated YFQ-44A, has completed its maiden flight.

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24 October

Americas

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jerome Duhan, 97th Communications Squadron network administrator, inserts a hard drive into a retina server inside the 97th network control center Jan. 24, 2014. The 97th Air Mobility Wing is scheduled to undergo its first phase three Command Cyber Readiness Inspection during the week of Jan. 27, 2014. Base members can assist by removing their common access cards from the computer the moment they walk away. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Franklin R. Ramos/Released)

Rojoef Manuel

US Air Force to Lease 3,000+ Acres of Base Land for Private AI Data Centers

The US Air Force is opening up more than 3,000 acres across five active bases for private companies to build massive AI data centers.

23 October

Air

Giulia Bernacchi

US Air Force Partners With Merlin to Develop Next-Gen Autonomous Flight Systems

Merlin has signed an agreement with the US Air Force to develop autonomous flight technologies for improved mission resilience.

20 October

Air

Concepts of the uncrewed fighter aircraft YFQ-42A (bottom) and the YFQ-44A are pictured in artwork. The aircraft are designed to leverage autonomous capabilities and crewed-uncrewed teaming to defeat enemy threats in contested environments. (U.S. Air Force artwork courtesy of General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. and Anduril Industries)

Inder Singh Bisht

Netherlands Joins US Drone Wingman Program

The Netherlands has joined the US Air Force's CCA program, which aims to enhance combat capabilities through manned-unmanned teaming.

16 October

Americas

US President Donald Trump presenting the government's 'Golden Dome' missile defense plan at the Oval Office

Rojoef Manuel

AeroVironment, GrandSKY to Launch ‘Limited’ Golden Dome Drone Shield at Grand Forks AFB

AeroVironment is teaming up with GrandSKY to install “Limited Area Defense” anti-drone technology at Grand Forks Air Force Base in support of the “Golden Dome for America” defense initiative.

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