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Why The US Air Force Is In The Market For A Smaller Airlifter Than The C-130 Hercules

With an increasing number of threats to its air force bases, the Air Force is looking for smaller airlifters with VTOL capabilities.

The aircraft plays a pivotal role in the US Navys intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance missions.

Seattle recently celebrated the first round the world flight, a key milestone in aviation technology.

Aurora’s X-Plane in development could prove revolutionary for Air Force logistics if the demonstrator proves successful.

The Elmendorf Air Force Base provides support, including training to numerous squadrons.

Some argue a Space National Guard would be beneficial, while others say it would be tiny, bureaucratic, and expensive.

Anduril’s new Roadrunner-M drone-interceptor munition drone has been awarded an initial contract for 500 units, with many more likely to follow.

The US Space Force protects its spacecraft from adversaries.

The US and Japan have had a security cooperation treaty in place since 1960. Kadena Air Base is literally the biggest symbol of that treaty.

Early Russian Telegram channel reports say a Su-34 was lost, and some claim a Ukrainian F-16 Fighting Falcon shot it down.