How The US Air Force's Successor To The MQ-9 Reaper Moves Military Drones Into The Future
The MQ-9 Reaper has served the U.S. admirably, and its run hasn't ended yet. But already its successor has been introduced, ...
Al Udeid Air Base: A strategic asset for US power in the Gulf
Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar is a strategic and fully operational hub that supports U.S. military operations across the Middle ...
World’s first ‘fighter drone’ to be launched by…, aerial warfare to change forever, big tension for China and…
In a statement, the US Air Force said it will continue to work closely with its industry partners to mature the YFQ-42A and ...
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The US Air Force Just Unveiled Its First Unmanned Fighter Drones
The “Y” in YFQ-42A and YFQ-44A indicate their prototype status, while “FQ” designates them as unmanned fighter aircraft. The numbers 42 and 44 place them in the lineage of fighter aircraft, following ...
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An Iranian F-14 Tomcat Claims to Have Intercepted a U.S. Spy Drone
This alleged run-in between an Iranian F-14 and an American drone is not their first encounter. Iran’s armed forces remain on “high alert” after a U.S. spy drone allegedly flew near ...
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First CCAs Assigned Unmanned Fighter Designations by the U.S. Air Force
The U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff announced that the first two Collaborative Combat Aircraft will be designated YFQ-42A and YFQ-44A, making them the first assets to ever fall under the Unmanned ...
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This Connecticut startup is designing jet-powered drones for military, emergency response
A Connecticut startup is designing drones to be flown in near-hurricane-force winds and other stormy conditions.
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MQ-9 Reaper Drone to Carry GBU-39 Bombs
A significant update to the U.S.-made MQ-9 Reaper drone appears to be making progress. Earlier this month, photos depicting Air Force airmen loading a GBU-39 Small Diameter Bomb onto the unmanned ...