Defense Systems

F-47’s first flight expected in 2028

That’s a year earlier than Air Force officials have previously said Boeing's sixth-gen combat aircraft might take wing.

Business

Anduril blames CCA delay on push for ‘semi-autonomous’ first flight

Air Force officials, who expected the milestone over the summer, now anticipate it by mid-October.

Business

Lockheed’s Skunk Works unveils work on a potential CCA competitor

Officials say multipurpose Vectis drone is to fly by 2027, have “Indo-Pacific” range.

Threats

AFSOC exercise brings concept created for great-power conflict to the Caribbean

Last month, U.S. forces “seized” a St. Croix airport in a demonstration of the Agile Combat Employment maneuver scheme.