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In a recent announcement, the National Museum of the USAF has confirmed that it will be restoring the last surviving example of the Douglas XB-42 Mixmaster bomber to go on temporary display in the ...

Although the military airframer was unsuccessful in its bid to produce the US Air Force’s forthcoming sixth-generation fighter, Lockheed Martin plans to incorporate design features from the prototype ...

AURORA, Colorado—Both of the U.S. Air Force’s Collaborative Combat Aircraft prototypes are flying with mission autonomy as the service is preparing both for more intensive tests and production ...

Northrop Grumman's prototype Talon drone has been given its own Air Force designation, and the service said it is a strong contender to join its fleet of autonomous drone wingmen. (Northrop Grumman) ...

The U.S. Air Force has seven Boeing E-7A Wedgetails now in work or on contract despite continued long-term uncertainty for the overall program. Two prototypes are being built now, and Air Force ...

For the first time, the U.S. Air Force is asking Congress to fund the purchase of Collaborative Combat Aircraft, marking the beginning of the "loyal wingman" era. The service's fiscal 2027 budget ...