Anduril Begins Producing Roadrunner-M Loitering Munitions
Anduril shared the images of its jet-powered Roadrunner-M anti-air loitering munitions with VTOL capability rolled out from the serial production line.
US Air Force News
Ammunition
Unmanned Systems
Unmanned Systems
XQ-58A Valkyrie Gets Integrated Landing Gear Capability
Kratos has announced the development of landing gear for its XQ-58A Valkyrie UCAV, which was originally developed as a RATO type with parachute landing.
Air
Simulator / AI / Drill/ Software
Unmanned Systems
USAF Converts F-16s into Autonomous Testbeds under VENOM
The US Air Force has received its final F-16 aircraft slated for conversion under the VENOM programme to test advanced autonomous flight technologies.
Air
Ammunition
The US Air Force Plans to Include LRASM in F-16 Aircraft
The US is boosting the anti-ship capability of its F-16s to improve maritime strike operations by including the long-range, autonomous LRASM missile.
Air
Unmanned Systems
USAF Names Its First Unmanned Combat Aircraft Prototypes
USAF has announced that the two contenders for the Collaborative Combat Aircraft programme from Anduril and GA-ASI are designated YFQ-44A and YFQ-42A.
Air
USAF Halts KC-46A Tanker Deliveries Amid Structural Issues
After structural faults in two of four aircraft were discovered, the USAF halted delivery of the KC-46A Pegasus aerial refuelling aircraft.
Weapon / Missile
Raytheon Continues AMRAAM-AXE Development Despite AIM-260
Raytheon is continuing the development of the AMRAAM-AXE missile with a larger rocket motor than the AIM-120D as an alternative extended-range solution.
Weapon / Missile
USAF Revisits Air-to-Air Use of the APKWS II Guided Rockets
USAF F-16 fighter jets have started using AGR-20 APKWS II laser-guided rockets against Houthi UAVs to pull down engagement costs and deepen the magazines.
Air
US Delays T-7 Red Hawk Procurement Once Again
The US Air Force has postponed the production contract with Boeing for the T-7 Red Hawk jet trainer, signalling a major revision in its procurement strategy.
Navy / Maritime
Air
Pentagon Orders 145 F-35 Jets Worth $11.76 Billion
Department of Defence has awarded Lockheed Martin a contract worth $11.76 billion to manufacture 145 F-35 fighter jets in various configurations.
Air
NGAD's Fate Left to the Trump Administration
After a change in direction for the USAF's NGAD fighter programme, the service left the decision to proceed to the next administration.
Weapon / Missile
U.S. Air Force tests Stand-in Attack Weapon (SiAW)
The U.S. Air Force tested its new Stand-in Attack Weapon (SiAW). The weapon was released from an F-16 Fighting Falcon over the Gulf of Mexico.
Air
Logistics
Lockheed Martin Reveals Stealth Tanker Concept
Lockheed Martin has revealed its stealth tanker concept in a U.S.-based “The War Zone” publication.
Unmanned Systems
US Air Force Tests Long Endurance ISR UAVs
The US Air Force tested ULTRA UAVs for long-endurance ISR missions. The force might allocate $35 million for four of these systems in the 2025 budget.
Air
USAF Might Steer Towards an Adaptable Light Fighter
Following the uncertainties in the NGAD programme, officials have proposed a new generation of adaptable light fighters.
Unmanned Systems
XQ-58A Valkyrie UCAV Takes Off with Trolley
XQ-58A jet-powered UCAV of Kratos has taken off from a runway using a decoupling trolley.
