US Air Force

V-22 Osprey: Inside Military Aviation’s Most Controversial Aircraft

Neither a helicopter nor an airplane, the V-22 Osprey was designed to bridge the gap between the two. This guide examines the aircraft's unique tiltrotor design, operational history, and continuing role in military aviation.

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US Air Force Deploys Counter-Drone Laser Weapon to Europe

The US Air Forces in Europe–Air Forces Africa has deployed the Compact Laser Weapon System to undisclosed locations across Europe.

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US Air Force Buys Black Widow Drones for $2.49M as Potential Teal 2 Successor

The US Air Force is considering the Black Widow small uncrewed aircraft system, made by Red Cat Holdings' subsidiary Teal Drones, to replace its current Teal 2 drone fleet.

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Anduril’s Ohio Arsenal-1 Produces First YFQ-44A Drone for US CCA Program

Anduril's Ohio-based Arsenal-1 defense manufacturing facility has produced its first YFQ-44A Collaborative Combat Aircraft for the US Air Force less than two years after the site was established.

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Leidos to Continue ISR Support for US Air Force Under $717M Deal

Leidos has signed a contract worth up to $717 million to extend intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance support for the US Air Force’s Air Combat Command.

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US Air Force Adds L2 Aviation to KC-46A Sustainment Contractor Pool

L2 Aviation has secured eligibility to bid for future sustainment work on the US Air Force's KC-46A Pegasus aerial refueling aircraft.

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AEVEX Lands $88M in Orders for Long-Range Precision Strike Capabilities

AEVEX has secured production orders worth a total of $88.1 million to supply long-range precision strike capabilities to US government customers.

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US Air National Guard Eyes Powered Paragliders for Special Missions 

The Air National Guard wants to acquire powered paragliding systems to enhance the effectiveness of Air Force Special Warfare personnel.

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Turbopower to Provide Decade of C-130 Engine Upkeep Under $343M Pentagon Deal

Turbopower has secured a spot in a Pentagon project worth up to $343.2 million to deliver depot-level assistance for the next-generation T56 propulsion system that powers the Lockheed Martin C-130 Hercules military transport aircraft.

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US Air Force Adds AI Maintenance Assistant at Travis AFB

The US Air Force has selected MetroStar Systems’ AI-powered Iris maintenance platform for deployment at Travis Air Force Base to modernize aircraft sustainment and improve maintainer safety.

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