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From drone swarms to exoskeletons, Army charts path for robotic future
Drone swarms, automated convoy operations and an exoskeleton to lighten the load are on the horizon.
By Todd South
Pentagon’s special operations leader ‘disappointed’ over handling of light-attack program
The Pentagon’s lead on special operations and low-intensity conflict was looking forward to the Air Force selecting a light-attack aircraft this December, but like many, he was disappointed after the service got cold feet.
By Kyle Rempfer
F-35 pilot compares legendary A-10 to ‘Chewbacca with chainsaw arms’
Some observers and lawmakers have said they're skeptical the F-35A is a suitable replacement for the A-10's formidable ground-attack capabilities.
Air Guard’s RC-26 decision undermines Trump’s border security priorities
Despite the important abilities of the RC-26 reconnaissance plane, Air Guard officials announced they’ll be removing it from use, and will do so quickly.
By Rep. Adam Kinzinger
Creech and Nellis are splitting up — here’s why
The Air Force has been pushing more resources out to its remotely piloted aircraft community as the need for unmanned drones and the missions they execute overseas grows.
By Kyle Rempfer
A fighting Ford prepares to join the fleet
The Navy’s top officer says the troubles plaguing the Navy’s newest flattop have been solved and he expects that it soon will terrorize foes and fascinate friends.
By Mark D. Faram
US intelligence reveals another mysterious Chinese stealth bomber project
China is developing new medium- and long-range stealth bombers to strike regional and global targets.
By Alex Lockie, Business Insider
Once beleaguered by critics, the Ford gets a lift
The aircraft carrier Gerald R. Ford just got closer to becoming a fully operational flattop.
By Mark D. Faram
Barksdale airman sentenced to 35 years for murder of roommate in Guam
Airman 1st Class Isaiah Edwards was sentenced to 35 years in prison Tuesday for the murder of his roommate, A1C Bradley Hale, while the two were deployed to Guam in March 2018.
By Air Force Times staff
Trump cancels Pelosi’s use of military aircraft for Afghanistan trip
The House Speaker and President are at loggerheads over the shutdown; Pelosi had been scheduled to travel to Afghanistan.
The Russian military wants authority to shoot passenger jets out of the sky
Proposed new rules would allow the military to open fire on passenger jets that “refuse to obey commands to land.”
By Ryan Pickrell, Business Insider