The solar flares being tracked by space weather technicians of the Air Force Weather Agency, Offutt AFB, Neb., could, over the next two weeks, lead to geomagnetic storms that would interfere with high-frequency communication, satellite UHF communications, and GPS satellite navigation signals.
The Pentagon is looking for industry’s ideas for lower-cost, attritable drones that can fly in groups and take on some of the missions that MQ-9A Reapers have performed.