Military Aviation

The June 25 flight paired developmental and operational test personnel at Edwards Air Force Base.

The transportable SkyValor system follows operational testing conducted in coordination with Customs and Border Protection.

Eight South Carolina Army National Guard pilots were grounded while officials reviewed their low-level Fourth of July flight.

The companies will evaluate propulsion applications for military aircraft.

The Australian-developed Ghost Bat operated alongside U.S. and coalition aircraft during Valiant Shield 2026.

The uncrewed aircraft will operate alongside crewed fighters during the multinational exercise.

The service also selected six companies for mission autonomy software as part of its uncrewed fighter program.

F-35 readiness continues to fall even as the Pentagon launches a $13.7 billion plan to fix long-standing sustainment problems.

The Air Force says the move brings operational test into the Raider program earlier than usual.

The incursions took place this month in FAA-issued restricted airspace.