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Beyond equipping Hawaii-based F-22s, Thale's Scorpion will now be standard on all F-16s in the USAF's fleet.

We now know the key findings of a deep review of the USAF's paused Next Generation Air Dominance combat jet program.

Operationalizing the RDE would be a breakthrough for low-cost, high-supersonic, long-range air-to-ground strike weapons.

USX-1 Defiant is meant to operate with no humans onboard for long periods, with missile carrying variants eyed for future production.

General Atomics and Anduril's CCAs are officially designated YFQ-42A and YFQ-44A, the first aircraft with 'fighter drone' prefixes ever.

F-22s could now serve into the 2040s with the help of key upgrades, including new infrared search and track systems.

Top Aces' new constructive wingman initiative will make it appear that another aggressor is in the air to enemies and friends alike.

Historic Johnston Atoll in the Pacific could host landing pads and start tests for the Rocket Cargo Vanguard program this year.

QF-16s will keep providing the USAF with valuable full-size targets to shoot missiles at as the search for a stealthy replacement grinds on.

U.S. Central Command has released a video showing the shadowy AGM-114R9X taking out a terror target in a truck in Syria.

The USAF is inspecting its fleet of 89 KC-46s to see if the problem is systemic while Boeing works to figure out a fix.

Make sure to turn the crank regularly to circulate the air.

A planned Oval Office press event to talk about a U.S.-Ukraine mineral deal deteriorated dramatically, which could have far-reaching ramifications.

U.S. Navy ships streaked in rust have been a major point of contention in recent years as the service struggles with readiness and its image.

The Meteor has begun flight trials on the F-35B at Pax River, with plans to integrate the missile on British and Italian Joint Strike Fighters.

An IRST sensor mounted internally ahead of the cockpit would offer the F-15 Advanced Eagle several advantages.

The Multi Purpose Company is envisioned to speed up the delivery of lethal effects along the very forward edge of battle.

The OA-1K now has a storied name that calls back to the famed A-1 Skyraider, but there are questions about the new plane's future.

All evidence points to RAF Lakenheath being nuclear-capable again, although the long-term plans for storing weapons there are unclear.

While Boeing will stop making the iconic helicopter that traces its roots to the Vietnam War, MD Helicopters will continue on.