An Air Force robot made the C-17 part no vendor would

A U.S. Air Force robot made a replacement part for a damaged C-17 Globemaster III when no vendor would.

2 days ago

Boeing wins first production contract for jet-powered JDAM

Boeing won the first production contract for a jet-powered guided bomb that can fly more than 300 nautical miles.

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Pentagon & Congress

US used ‘virtually all’ long-range precision missiles during Iran war, sources say

The U.S. Army has reportedly used up much of its stockpile of highly accurate long-range missiles during America's five-month war with Iran.

US Air Force jet engine manufacturing plagued by ‘significant challenges’

Jet engine manufacturing is plagued by production delays, quality control issues and material shortages, the U.S. Air Force said.

5 days ago

B-52 modernization faces delays, cost increases, watchdog says

Ten of 13 modernization efforts for the Boeing B-52 Stratofortress are experiencing cost, schedule or performance challenges.

8 days ago

The arms race for cheaper anti-ballistic weapons is underway

After years of a Patriot monopoly, new anti-ballistic alternatives are emerging. Officials hope to see some of them on the battlefield by the end of 2026.

9 days ago

F-47 program producing test aircraft, on schedule for 2028 flight

The F-47 program has begun its engineering and manufacturing phase and will fly during this presidential administration, a service official said.

9 days ago

B-21 Raiders set to be ‘on the ramp’ at Ellsworth Air Force Base in 2027

B-21 Raiders are on track for a 2027 delivery to Ellsworth Air Force Base, an Air Force official confirmed.

9 days ago

Pentagon puts out call for robot boats that launch attack drones

The Pentagon has put out a solicitation for drone boats that can launch attack drones — and it wants them ready to test within 120 days.

10 days ago

Boeing attributes $280 million loss in second quarter to Air Force One program

The defense company reported a $280 million loss in the second quarter of 2026 due to its VC-25B program.

10 days ago

US Marine Corps welcomes delivery of final MV-22B Osprey

The MV-22 Osprey began its last chapter in the Marine Corps on Tuesday with the delivery of the 359th — and final — model.

10 days ago

First Anduril YFQ-44A rolls off production line for US CCA program

Anduril's Ohio-based facility produced its first YFQ-44A, an unmanned, semi-autonomous aircraft, on Monday.

11 days ago

Pentagon calls for cheaper long-range strike weapons, with testing in just 3 months

The Pentagon is seeking long-range weapons that cost less than $250,000 each and can be ready for demonstration within three months.

12 days ago

Selective Service System wants to wargame the draft

The government is looking to run a simulation on its new process to automatically register eligible men for the US military draft before national rollout.

2 weeks ago

Boeing’s MQ-28 Ghost Bat makes Farnborough Airshow debut

Boeing's MQ-28 Ghost Bat recently became the first collaborative combat aircraft to participate in a multinational, joint operational exercise.

2 weeks ago

US Air Force begins piloted flights, autonomy tests for modified F-16s

Piloted flights and autonomy tests began recently for modified F-16s that allows artificial intelligence agents to fly the aircraft.

3 weeks ago

Trust between operators, CCAs starts with simulations: Former Air Force secretary

Simulations and exercises will be key to boosting trust between operators and CCAs, according to former U.S. Air Force secretary Frank Kendall.

3 weeks ago

As fighter pilots prepare to command drone wingmen, BAE bets on new helmet tech

BAE Systems unveiled new helmet display technology designed to enable fighter pilots to be one-person command centers.

3 weeks ago

US Air Force seeking air defense missile system to protect air bases

The U.S. Air Force has put out a request for a new air defense missile system to defend the service’s installations against cruise missiles and drones.

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