APRIL 16, 2026 - Seven members of the Ecuadorian armed services visited the state recently to learn more about how the Kentucky National Guard responds to emergencies and to share their own techniques for disaster operations. The Ecuadorians attended capabilities briefings with the Guard’s 41st Weapons of Mass Destruction Civil Support Team at the Kentucky Air National Guard … [Read more...]
How AI is Accelerating the Flight Test Process
APRIL 16, 2026 - Before a single aircraft lifts off the runway at Edwards Air Force Base, engineers must complete a mountain of documentation. Test plans, hazard analyses, evaluation frameworks, and technical reports are all part of the process that ensures flight tests are conducted safely and produce meaningful results. Drafting those documents can take hours, days, and … [Read more...]
Army Names New Assault Aircraft Cheyenne II
APRIL 16, 2026 — The U.S. Army announced its Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft to be named the MV-75 Cheyenne II during the Army Aviation Association of America’s annual conference. The MV-75 Cheyenne II represents a new era of Army aviation, with capabilities that far exceed the current fleet. This medium-size, vertical lift, multi-mission aircraft combines the vertical … [Read more...]
Africom Commences Exercise Flintlock 2026
APRIL 16, 2026 - U.S. Africa Command hosted dual opening ceremonies in Libya and Côte d'Ivoire yesterday, officially beginning Exercise Flintlock 2026 — its annual combined special operations exercise. This year's exercise brings together approximately 1,500 service members from more than 30 African and international partner nations to strengthen interoperability and … [Read more...]
Blue Angels Announce CO for the 2027-28 Show Seasons
APRIL 15, 2026 – The U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, announced the commanding officer for the 2027 and 2028 seasons at a press conference at the National Naval Aviation Museum onboard Naval Air Station Pensacola, April 14. Cmdr. Logan R. Peck will succeed Capt. Adam Bryan and assume command following the end of the 2026 show season in November. … [Read more...]