Daily Report: Did Russia Shoot Down Its Own Stealthy Drone?
PLUS a Digital Integrator for ABMS and a New Taskrabbit-Like App for the Military
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Why Russia Shot Down Its Own S-70 Drone Over Ukraine
The wreckage of one of Russia’s newest stealth drones is now in the hands of the Ukrainian forces—a potential intelligence windfall for that country and its partners—after a Russian fighter chased, then shot it down over Ukrainian territory Oct. 5.
To Make ABMS Work, Air Force Hires a Digital Integrator
The Air Force has tapped Leidos, the defense IT giant, to help oversee the digital infrastructure for its Advanced Battle Management System—part of the department’s contribution to the Pentagon’s larger joint all-domain command and control efforts.
How a New ‘Taskrabbit’-Like App Could Help Win Wars, Transform Public Service
A new mobile app developed by a team of joint service members, GigEagle is like a military version of the civilian app Taskrabbit, where users can find individuals to help put together an IKEA cabinet, move a mattress, or other temporary handy jobs. But instead ...
Daily Report: MacDill Evacuates Again for Hurricane Milton
PLUS B-1s Fly to Korea and NRO Works on Targeting Satellites
Two B-1 Bombers Fly Close Air Support Exercise in South Korea
Two B-1 Lancers from Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, led a simulated close air support exercise with South Korean fighters to maintain “defensive readiness” for both nations last week.
NRO Joins Pentagon Exercises, ‘Making Progress’ on New Targeting Satellites
The National Reconnaissance Office is participating in Pentagon exercises and launching dozens of satellites as it prepares to work with the Space Force on tracking targets from orbit, its director said last week.
Days After Returning, KC-135s Evacuate MacDill Again for Hurricane
The Air Force evacuated aircraft ahead of another hurricane Oct. 6, just days after trying to get things back to normal. Hurricane Milton, a Category 5 storm, is now forecast to sweep across central Florida on Oct. 9, with MacDill Air Force Base and Patrick ...
Practical Applications for AI in Military Operations
Everyone is talking about artificial intelligence, but actual no-kidding military applications can be hard to identify. “If you have a data problem, or if you can make a problem into a data problem, it's probably a good fit for AI,” says Angela Sheffield, an internationally recognized ...
At This Air Force Depot, Advanced Manufacturing Is Cutting Edge No Longer
Air Force leaders and industry officials have long extolled the benefits of additive manufacturing, promising a future where maintainers use 3D printing technology to manufacture replacement parts faster than they can be shipped across the world. Now, a small group of engineers, technicians, and machinists are ...
Daily Report: Two New Tactically Responsive Space Missions Set
PLUS A New Boss at TRANSCOM and Relearning Old Lessons
New Boss Succeeds Van Ovost at TRANSCOM, Vowing ‘Nothing Will Distract Us’
Air Force Gen. Jacqueline D. Van Ovost—a trailblazer and one of the first 10 women to reach a four-star rank across the U.S. military—retired and passed control of U.S. Transportation Command to Air Force Gen. Randall Reed on Oct. 4, finishing an eventful tenure at ...
Two New Tactically Responsive Space Missions to Demo Maneuver in Orbit
The Space Force’s “Victus” series, aimed at showing the service can respond to new developments in orbit on tactically relevant timelines, gained steam Oct. 4 with the announcement of two new missions in 2026.
Daily Report: Get to Know the New Boss at Air Mobility Command
PLUS Pilot Hits 10,000 Hours in C-130 and a New Small Cruise Missile
Leidos Says New ‘Black Arrow’ Small Cruise Missile Is Ready for Flight Test
Leidos says it is about to begin flight tests of its low-cost Small Cruise Missile, called "Black Arrow." The weapon is being developed in partnership with Air Force Special Operations Command.
Herk For Life: Test Pilot Hits 10,000 Flight Hours in the C-130
Gary Hogg, a former Air Force lieutenant colonel and current test pilot at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., recently eclipsed 10,000 hours flying the C-130, equivalent to about 416 days, spread across a 41-year career.
The Focus Is Fighting Tonight For New Air Mobility Boss
The new head of Air Mobility Command, Gen. John D. Lamontagne, wants mobility Airmen ready to go to war with what they have right now.
Photos: Big, Ugly, and Orange B-52 Lands at Barksdale
B-52s touch down frequently at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., but the one that landed Sept. 30 looked a little different. Sporting bright orange paint on the cockpit, wing tips, engine nacelles, and tail, the Stratofortress seemed dressed for an early start to hunting season in ...
How to Get a Continuous ATO: The Secret to Success
Every time a government agency deploys a new piece of software, someone has to issue an Authority To Operate. It’s a sort of Good Housekeeping seal of approval for secure, reliable software. It can also be a hurdle too high to enable frequent software updates. It ...
Daily Report: Will Navy Have 6th-Gen Fighter Before Air Force?
PLUS ANG Helps Hurricane Victims and DOD Wants Cheap New Drones Fast