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The Air Force has kicked off ground testing of Anduril's YFQ-44A and General Atomics' YFQ-42A ahead of expected first flights this year.

The U.S. had not committed to giving Ukraine its F-16s, but images of the type being flown out of Arizona on a Ukrainian An-124 began circulating last week.

Army Precision Strike Missiles loaded with precision munitions or drones would offer new ways to wreak havoc deep inside enemy territory.

The services continue to face many basic questions about how they will fly alongside their CCAs, let alone send them into combat.

The firing trials aboard the Choi Hyon reveal some of the weapons carried in its diverse vertical launch system and also raise some questions.

Northrop Grumman's Lumberjack can travel several hundred miles or loiter for hours, and strike multiple targets on a single sortie.

The surprise announcement made by President Trump prompts questions about a larger F-15EX buy and expanded basing plans.

Testing the ExDECS weapon will give the USMC a better idea of how high-power microwave technology can boost its short-range air defenses.

DARPA is eyeing a first flight for the Liberty Lifter X-plane in 2028-2029, which could lead to a much heavier-lifting production aircraft.

Lawmakers want to accelerate F-15EX production and prevent F-15E Strike Eagle retirements as part of a massive $150B increase in defense spending.

The F/A-18E's loss is the latest in a string of incidents to befall the Truman, including a collision and friendly fire shootdown, as combat ops grind on.

Congress wants to speed up work on the Army's first MRBMs since the Cold War, which will offer new ways to strike land targets and ships.

We're getting a clearer picture of what the Global Combat Air Program 'fighter' will be capable of, including acting as a flying computer server.

North Korea just unveiled its new air warfare frigate and the ship has a whopping 74 vertical launch cells, some of which could launch cruise and ballistic missiles, as well as SAMs.

Yikes! I think we need to change the air filter in here guys...

F-35Cs are also striking targets in Yemen, with their stealth being of unique importance as the Houthi air defense threat comes into the spotlight.

The cutting-edge StormBreaker was only recently confirmed as being used in combat and could be of major intelligence value to an adversary.

The Air Force also confirms it is looking at teaming CCAs with platforms other than fighters, including the B-21 stealth bomber and E-7 radar plane.

The two nuclear-armed nations last fought in 2019, with tit-for-tat airstrikes following another terror attack in Kashmir.

How many F-47s the Air Force thinks it needs is an open question amid a changing vision of what achieving air superiority will entail.