Is there a possible latch-up between the Army and the Air Force to jointly develop a new intelligence-gathering aircraft? Considering the Army’s Aerial Common Sensor aircraft program—which is being worked with the Navy—is in trouble, we guess it makes sense to hunt for new friends. Army Secretary Francis Harvey told Aviation Now last week that the Army and Air Force are in “dialogue.” He also said he would welcome USAF participation, adding, “It’s the Air Force, and this is an airplane.”
Some Guard Troops Won’t Get Paid Until Shutdown Ends
Oct. 29, 2025
The National Guard Bureau says most units are postponing drills during the shutdown, but some states are sticking to their training schedule, resulting in a patchwork of different policies and some confusion in the ranks.

