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The crew made the decision after receiving unsafe landing gear indications.

Funding will support development of Natilus’ optionally piloted Kona aircraft and a planned military logistics demonstration.

The aircraft will support search-and-rescue, emergency response and training missions nationwide.

Exyn says the Air Force project will begin with a demonstration in October before operational work starts in 2027.

The service expects to train 1,500 pilots this year, but shortages in experienced positions will take considerably longer to address.

Production ended more than a decade ago.

The U.S. Air Force says its revamped pilot training program has reached its goal of producing 1,500 pilots this fiscal year.

Collaborative Combat Aircraft will take on missions now flown by crewed fighters as the service expands its uncrewed fleet.

The Red Hawks are scheduled to begin replacing the base’s T-38Cs in 2034.

Organizers say the Phantom was on a transit flight rather than performing in the air show.