Apache helicopter shoots down drones in Europe for first time in combat exercise
U.S. soldiers used Apache helicopters to pursue and attack drones in an air-to-air combat training exercise this week.
By Zita Ballinger Fletcher
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Australia prepares for next batch of ‘Ghost Bat’ warplane buddy drones
The Royal Australian Air Force is on track to have 10 operational Ghost Bat collaborative combat aircraft by 2028.
Key lawmaker in favor of JSTARS recap cancellation, movement to alternate approach
One of the biggest advocates of JSTARS on Capitol Hill has concerns that new planes might not be survivable for the future.
By Valerie Insinna
Get ready for the JSTARS recap showdown
Will Congress let the Air Force cancel the JSTARS recap?
By Valerie Insinna
Why did the Air Force cancel the F-15C electronic warfare upgrade?
The Air Force canceled plans to buy the Eagle Passive/Active Warning and Survivability System for its F-15C fleet in the FY18 budget. Is that a smart idea?
By Valerie Insinna
Why Northrop Grumman didn’t bid in the GPS III satellite, F-35 contests
Northrop's public acknowledgement of a no bid means Lockheed Martin is the only player in the GPS III follow-on competition.
By Daniel Cebul
House lawmakers move to stop Air Force from canceling JSTARS recap
If the Air Force wants its battle management system of systems, it may have to move ahead with JSTARS recap.
Is incumbent Lockheed Martin the only player in the GPS III follow-on competition?
Boeing isn't competing, while Northrop is staying quiet.
By Valerie Insinna
Boeing’s new head of Phantom Works division sets sights on MQ-25 tanker drone, MUX unmanned rotorcraft
The new Phantom Works boss is bringing key Aurora Flight Sciences capabilities to the MQ-25 program as he moves to Boeing's advanced technology arm.
By Valerie Insinna
The other problem that WannaCry exposes
The WannaCry intrusion at Boeing shows serious security gaps remain as modern airplanes rely more on code.
By Kelsey D. Atherton
Boeing says no impact to military aircraft business after WannaCry cyberattack
Boeing says the WannaCry virus hit a small number of computers on its commercial side.
By Valerie Insinna
Congress’ new omnibus bill sets up hurdles for JSTARS recap cancellation
Congress wants the Air Force to submit a report and a reprogramming request before it will transfer money from the cancelled JSTARS recap to elsewhere.
By Valerie Insinna