Columbus, OH

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After several years, Air Force One is seeing a big change, but financial and presidential challenges hampered initial development of the new aircraft.

Why Did The USAF Choose Boeing 747-8 Jet To Replace The Current Air Force One?

Defense News

Boeing's MH-139A Grey Wolf is slated to conduct security patrols at nuclear missile fields, but plans to slash the fleet have triggered cost overruns.

First Huey replacement helicopter delivered to US Air Force

Springfield, OH

The US Air Force is testing a BlackFly electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft in Ohio for the Agility Prime program. Agility Prime is an effort to explore aerial vertical lift platforms for different mission sets and produce a new class of mobility systems. The initiative is led by...

US Air Force Trials BlackFly eVTOL Aircraft for Military Applications

Interesting Engineering

The Boeing E-7 can scan the skies, communicate with surface, ground, and air assets, and enable integration across the joint force.

US Air Force finally orders two rapid prototypes of E-7A Wedgetail aircraft

The Associated Press

SANTA CLARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug 15, 2024-- Archer Aviation Inc. announced today it has delivered its first Midnight aircraft to the USAF to evaluate as part of its AFWERX Agility Prime contract valued at up to $142M*. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240815215381/en/ Archer delivered Midnight to the U.S. Air Force (USAF) for evaluation as part of Archer’s AFWERX Agility Prime contract valued at up to $142M* (Photo: Business Wire)

Archer Delivers First Midnight Aircraft To The United States Air Force

The U.S. Air Force recently made a major change that gives the newest airmen and guardian trainees additional time carrying weapons as part of their training program at the Department of the Air Force Basic Military Training. In a Monday press release, Air Education and Training Command wrote, “Airmen and...

Air Force requiring trainees to carry M4 rifles in basic training

In 1998, the Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird was officially retired, concluding its more than 30 years of service with the US Air Force. Throughout its three decades in operation, it set countless records, which Lockheed Martin aims for its secret successor, the SR-72 “Son of Blackbird,” to surpass in the future.

Lockheed Martin’s SR-72: The SR-71 Blackbird’s Supersonic Successor

24/7 Wall St.

24/7 Wall St. Insights: The T-6 Texan has been in service of the U.S. military since before World War 2 It can reach a top speed over 200 mph and is powered by the Pratt & Whitney R-1340 Wasp radial engine which produces roughly 600 horsepower Some variants of the T-6 can equip light armament […]
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This WW2 Aircraft Is Still Flown by the US Army Today

Las Vegas, NV

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Bellingham Metro News

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - A magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck areas near Las Vegas on Tuesday night, according to the United States Geological Service (USGS). The quake, which occurred at 8:06 p.m., was centered approximately 45 minutes from Las Vegas, near Indian Springs.

Magnitude 4.4 Earthquake Shakes Areas Near Las Vegas

The US Sun

TOP-SECRET UK army scientists have tested groundbreaking killer drones which use AI to scope for enemy targets. Boffins from the ultra-secretive Porton Down lab in Wiltshire have tested a self-piloting AI drone swarm. The drones rapidly scan huge areas of the battlefield for enemy vehicles. They lock on to targets on the ground – then […]

Top-secret UK army scientists launch groundbreaking test of killer drones that use AI to scope for enemy targets

The first images of Northrop Grumman’s Model 437, an advanced air combat drone that could potentially fill the requirement for the Air Force’s and/or Navy’s “loyal wingman” Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) programs, as well as those of allies, have hit social media. The relatively small tactical jet looks impressive and is very much in line with the concept renderings we have seen of it, aside from one major detail — it has a cockpit.

Northrop’s Stealthy Loyal Wingman Drone Breaks Cover And It Has A Cockpit

Alabama State

Military Times

The Air Force will begin a program to train the first group of Warrant Officers in 66 years.

Air Force chooses 78 airmen for Warrant Officer Training School

24/7 Wall St. Insights: The F-35 Lightning II is one of the most advanced fighter jets in the world The cost for each fighter jet ranges between $110 million and $136 million depending on the variant Only 20 countries have ordered or use F-35 Lightning II fighter jets Also: Discover the next Nvidia The F-35 […]
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The F-35 Lightning II Is By Far the World’s Most Ordered Combat Aircraft

Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall has hinted at the existence of a new intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) platform, something that has long been a topic of discussion around the future of U.S. Air Force capabilities. Frequently, such a platform has been understood as a very stealthy, long-range, high-altitude surveillance drone commonly referred to as the RQ-180, although there are other possibilities, too, and even an RQ-180 would only be one facet in a larger constellation of next-generation ISR systems.

Air Force Chief Hints At Existence Of Clandestine Spy Aircraft

South Carolina State

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Colleton County, SC

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Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

War History Online

Kim Campbell accomplished what most pilots couldn't: she manually flew and safely landed her damaged Republic Fairchild A-10 Thunderbolt II.

USAF Pilot Kim Campbell Received The Distinguished Flying Cross For Successfully Landing Her A-10 Warthog Manually

Colorado State

David Heitz

A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

Florida State

Jacksonville Today

Republican Donald Trump has a 7-point lead over Democrat Kamala Harris among Florida voters, 49% to 42%, according to a new poll from the University of North Florida. Four percent are backing another candidate, and 6% are undecided or didn’t answer.

New Florida poll: Trump leads; support strong for abortion and recreational weed

The Lens

This year’s area of low oxygen in the Gulf of Mexico is larger than average, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced on Thursday. The “dead zone” is approximately 6,705 square miles , as measured last week. Within NOAA’s 38 years of measuring the dead zone, this year’s assessment marks the 12th-largest area of low to no oxygen, which can kill fish and marine life.

Gulf ‘dead zone’ larger than average, larger than expected for 2024, scientists announce

Sierra Nevada Corporation has clinched a $64.2-million deal to restore and maintain the Uzbekistan military’s Pilatus PC-12 cargo aircraft. Announced last week, the contract covers return-to-service work for a total of six PC-12s and will include field representative support. The Colorado-based firm will also provide necessary logistics support as...

Sierra Nevada to Restore Uzbekistan’s Pilatus Cargo Aircraft for $64M

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Loft Dynamics H125 becomes first-ever VR flight simulator to receive FAA qualification for use in helicopter pilot training and certification

The Loft Dynamics H125 has become the first-ever VR flight simulator in the US to receive FAA qualification for use in helicopter pilot training and certification....

Loft Dynamics H125 becomes first-ever VR flight simulator to receive FAA qualification for use in helicopter pilot training and certification

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