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SR-72: The Air Force’s New Hypersonic Bomber?

The SR-72 “Darkstar” is envisioned as a Mach-6, air-breathing ISR platform—but could it strike? -Hypersonic speed complicates ...

Anduril Drones Won't Close US Air Force's China Gap

Anduril Drones Won't Close US Air Force's China Gap. Anduril's maiden flight of its YFQ-44A signals a fierce sprint to field AI-enabled wingmen, as the US Air Force races to plug a historic fighter ...

Is America’s Sky Shield Cracking? Leaked Pentagon Report Warns US Air Force Too Weak To Win Next War

Facing aging fleets, budget limits and drone uncertainty, the USAF admits it needs 1,558 fighter jets to stay battle-re ...