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Here’s What the Air Force Can’t Get Rid Of, According to the Draft NDAA

Dec. 4, 2020 | By Rachel S. Cohen
Every year, Congress and the military debate which combat assets should head to the boneyard and which have more life left in them. Lawmakers often opt to keep Air Force systems that bring jobs to their districts, which complicates matters as the service looks to ...

USAF Wants Its Reaper Replacement to Serve More Missions with Fewer People

July 14, 2020 | By Brian W. Everstine
The Air Force wants its follow-on to the venerable MQ-9 Reaper to move beyond the surveillance and strike roles, and be able to conduct air-to-air and base defense missions with increased autonomy to lessen the number of people in the loop, the service’s top acquisition ...
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