Air Force picks Beale to host CCA drone wingmen ‘aircraft readiness unit,’ begins ground testing
The service is expected to oversee a fly-off between contenders General Atomics and Anduril this summer.
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Air Force officer sees options for ‘cheaper,’ less ‘exquisite’ CCA drone wingmen
“I think you’ll see a range of options, from low end to potentially more exquisite,” Air Force Maj. Gen. Joseph Kunkel said of forthcoming tranches of drone wingmen. “I tend to think that it’s probably going to be closer to this low end thi…
White House executive order aims to speed arm sales, cut red tape
The order includes a directive for State and DoD to compile a list of “priority partners” and “priority end items” for transfer.
Bullseye: A new long-range strike missile to be built domestically
[Sponsored] General Atomics is going to manufacture and integrate this sea-skimming missile in its U.S. facilities.
Australian air force bullish on Ghost Bat ahead of production decision
“I just think we don’t quite understand how much this will change Air Force going forward,” Australian Air Vice Marshall Nick Hogan said.
US greenlights potential $1.96 billion MQ-9B drone deal for Qatar
If completed, the sale would mark the first MQ-9 sale to the Middle East for contractor General Atomics.
Anduril’s Fury hopes to woo Australia away from Boeing’s Ghost Bat
Anduril has held talks with other countries in the region, executive David Goodrich said in an interview, but Australia is clearly a prime target.
Royal Air Force receives first Protector drone
The Royal Air Force has received the first Protector aircraft, the latest Remotely Piloted Air System (RPAS), marking a significant milestone in the nation’s defense capabilities. The Protector is a British version of an MQ-9B SkyGuardian remotel…
Air Force eyes thrust range targets for wingman drones, wants engine development to start in FY25
A new request for information released by the Air Force shows that future Collaborative Combat Aircraft engines could provide considerable capability, according to an expert, but could also face drawbacks in cost and operations.
General Atomics LongShot drone for DARPA to start flight tests in December
DARPA views LongShot — an unmanned aircraft system dropped from a bomber or fighter that can launch missiles of its own — a potentially useful for both the Air Force and Navy.