Space Force has ‘space control weapons’ on orbit, Air Force secretary reveals
NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. — The US Space Force has launched “space control weapons” into orbit, according to Air…
US Air Force speeds Reaper successor timeline after Iran losses
The U.S. Air Force is accelerating its timeline for a cheaper, more expendable successor to the MQ-9A Reaper,…
After ‘concerning’ losses, Air Force pushes to replace Reaper faster
WASHINGTON — Following steep losses of the General Atomics MQ-9A Reaper in recent combat operations against Iran, Air…
USAF Chief Wilsbach on lessons from Iran, T-7 flight and F-35 delays
LONDON — US Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Kenneth Wilsbach has been in the seat for less…
Air Force MQ-9 fleet drops to 135 aircraft after Iran combat losses
The U.S. Air Force’s MQ-9 Reaper fleet has fallen to roughly 135 aircraft as combat attrition from Operation…
Middle East missiles, large contracts and space ambitions: 2025 review
The last 12 months have been as busy as ever in the Middle East. Throughout the year, strikes…
EXCLUSIVE: Navy taps four aerospace primes to design autonomous drone wingmen
WASHINGTON — The US Navy has awarded contracts to four major aerospace prime contractors — Anduril, Northrop Grumman,…