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Radar, other upgrades planned for experimental US Air Force AI fighter

The Air Force is upgrading its experimental, autonomous X-62 VISTA aircraft with new radar and other mission systems to expand its ability…

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US Air Force names general to oversee major acquisition programs

The U.S. Air Force plans to put an experienced acquisition officer in charge of overseeing many of its most important ― and,…

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New planes, ready fleet a focus as Wilsbach takes charge of Air Force

New Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Kenneth Wilsbach on Tuesday pledged to focus on modernizing the service’s fleet, improving the readiness…

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US Air Force wants 1,558 fighters for low-risk wars. Can it get there?

The Air Force told lawmakers it needs a fighter fleet of 1,558 manned, combat-coded fighters to carry out and sustain operations at…

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US Air Force to lease base land for private AI data centers

The Department of the Air Force seeks to lease thousands of acres of land at five bases to private firms…

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Northrop eyes more B-21 contracts, Air Force deal to speed production

Northrop Grumman expects to receive new U.S. Air Force contracts for its B-21 Raider stealth bomber program by the end of the…

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