SEPTEMBER 26, 2025 - The U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School Space Test Course started as a three-month program in January 2021, in collaboration with the newly formed U.S. Space Force, and has been growing ever since. The program evolved to a year-long graduate certificate in Space Test Engineering in 2024 and is set to become a full 40-credit hour master’s degree program, … [Read more...]
Anti-Armor Munition Added to MQ-9 Reaper
SEPTEMBER 26, 2025 - A venerable unmanned aerial system (UAS) now has a potent new arrow in its quiver thanks to testing at U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground (YPG). YPG testers recently evaluated the integration of the Switchblade 600 Block 1 into the MQ-9, often referred to as the Reaper when equipped with a munition. The Switchblade 600 Block 1 (SB 600) is a … [Read more...]
Air Force Reserve Combat-Capable
SEPTEMBER 26, 2025 - The Air Force Reserve is combat-capable and ready to support national security interests around the globe according to Lt. Gen. John P. Healy, the commander of Air Force Reserve Command, during a panel discussion at the annual Air, Space and Cyber Conference Sept. 23. Healy appeared alongside top Air Force leaders Gen. Adrian Spain, commander Air Combat … [Read more...]
Security Forces Take Part in Specialized Training
SEPTEMBER 26, 2025 - Eight airmen assigned to the 673rd Security Forces Squadron participated in a Fly Away Security Team training course at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Sept. 15-19. Fly Away Security Team training is a five-day, 40-hour course that challenges airmen physically and mentally to enhance their lethality while protecting aircraft, aircrew, cargo and … [Read more...]
Lithuanian Delegation Visits U.S. Drone Facility
SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 – A delegation of more than 20 Lithuanian defense, diplomatic and business officials visited the Unmanned Aircraft Systems, or UAS, facility Sept. 23, as part of a five-day mission in the United States. Loreta Maskolioviene, Lithuania’s vice-minister of national defense, led the delegation, which was received by U.S. Army Maj. Gen. John R. Pippy, … [Read more...]