Modern air power is not defined solely by the most advanced aircraft, but by the platforms that consistently deliver results across a wide range of missions. Within the United States Air Force, a ...

The Pentagon is putting real money behind its vision of AI-piloted drones flying into combat alongside human fighter pilots.

Fighter aircraft have always been the cutting edge of air combat. Whether they were ripping through the skies of Europe in World War II or patrolling the airspace in today’s contested zones, these ...

Although designed and designated as a bomber, the B-21 Raider can more usefully be thought of as a stealthy, networked, long-range aircraft capable of employing a considerable payload of large weapons ...

The future of aerial combat is shifting towards Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA), also known as loyal wingmen. These AI-equipped, unmanned drones will fly alongside manned fighters, enhancing their ...

The U.S. Air Force is moving forward with plans to retire the A-10, which for decades has proven ideally suited for combat search-and-rescue operations.

Airbus plans to demonstrate "loyal wingman" capabilities with its uncrewed collaborative combat aircraft (UCCA) system, combining Kratos's XQ-58A Valkyrie drone and Airbus's MARS mission software, ...

The loss of an F-15E Strike Eagle in Iran prompted specialized Combat Search and Rescue units to spring into action, with a multitude of assets working together to recover all missing aircrew. Here’s ...